Bob Clark introduced our speaker for February 25, Glenn Youngstedt. Glenn is the newly elected Lincoln Township Supervisor. Glenn was a Huey Helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He is a graduate of Purdue. Go Boilers! He worked for Whirlpool for many years and has resided in Lincoln Township for more than 40 years. During that time, he has been on the Tax and Planning Committees. He has headed up the Lincoln Township Volunteer Corps for over 15 years.
Just last year, he was elected Township Supervisor after knocking on almost every door in the Township while campaigning. He plans to be responsive to all the citizens of the townships. He reviewed the current state of the Township:
- Housing Units. 6,273 total. 91.3% Occupied. 19.79% Renter-occupied.
- Population. 14,929 in 2020. It is the largest Township by population in Berrien County.
- New Residential Construction. There is a slow rise currently. A new development is set to begin soon at the site of the former Snowflake Hotel. It will have 200 rental units and 100 residential units.
- High Risk Erosion Zoning. The coastline is both an asset and a curse. Currently, the water level is low, and people are happy.
- Land Use. Total 10.77 acres. 32.1% agricultural. Commercial 3.2%. Residential 47.3%. Industrial 2.3%. Public 14.9%.
- Public Safety. Chief of Police Soper and 11 full-time officers. One school resource officer. The Fire Department has a full-time Chief and 12 part-time firefighters. Average 180-230 calls per year.
- Millage Rates. Glenn said that Lincoln Township has very reasonable tax rates. “I found out that the Township is very frugal,” he said
- Area Schools. The Township has several outstanding schools, including Upton Middle School!
- Lincoln Township Library. “This is the jewel of the Township,” Glenn said. “They have just finished a 1 ½ million-dollar renovation. It is beautiful!”
- Parks. The township has many beautiful parks. “We are probably all set with the number of parks that we have and need to maintain,” he said.
- Resident Survey. A recent survey shows that more sit-down restaurants, entertainment venues and retail stores are desired by residents.
- Master Plan Goals. Preserve agricultural areas. Encourage low-density residential development in most areas of the township. Residential areas should be walkable and/or non-motorized. Neighborhoods will be well-maintained
Last Updated: July 26, 2025 by kiwanisjay
Glenn Youngstedt
Bob Clark introduced our speaker for February 25, Glenn Youngstedt. Glenn is the newly elected Lincoln Township Supervisor. Glenn was a Huey Helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He is a graduate of Purdue. Go Boilers! He worked for Whirlpool for many years and has resided in Lincoln Township for more than 40 years. During that time, he has been on the Tax and Planning Committees. He has headed up the Lincoln Township Volunteer Corps for over 15 years.
Just last year, he was elected Township Supervisor after knocking on almost every door in the Township while campaigning. He plans to be responsive to all the citizens of the townships. He reviewed the current state of the Township:
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