What’s the process, anyway?
We know the merger process can be confusing — trust us, we’ve been plenty confused ourselves. Here’s the process, as plain as we can make it:
Formation of the Merger Commission was approved by voters on November 7, 2023 and over the past 8 months we have been engaged in intensive research.
The commission is engaging with local stakeholders in our community, as well as neighboring communities and subject experts, to gather information and perspectives to reach a recommendation based on facts: to merge or not to merge.
If it is determined by the Merger Commission that a merge is in the best interest of the community, the merger would go up for (yes, another) vote. IF a merge is recommended, plans are put into place to ensure a smooth transition IF the voters agree to the merger.
Yes, it is possible that our research might determine a merge is not in the best interest of the community.
If a merger is approved via community vote, the transition plans are put into place to ensure a smooth transition. Community input continues to be critical to our future success.
Who’s Involved?
Dawn Burton, Ann Lodder, Elaine Robertson, Dean Schiller and Ben Zanks represent St. Albans Township on the Merger Commission. Jeff Baer, Sean Barnes, Cari Meng, Stephanie Taylor and Craig Thorpe represent the Village of Alexandria.