Glenn Youngstedt

Glenn is the newly elected Lincoln Township Supervisor. He plans to be responsive to all the citizens of the townships. He reviewed the current state of the Township’s: 

• 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