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Township government in Illinois consists of assessing properties, maintaining Township roads and bridges, and providing general assistance for the indigent. Additionally, Makanda Township provides fire protection, rescue, and first responder services. Electors choose a Township Supervisor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and four trustees to serve a four-year term. Elections are held every four years in the April following the U.S. Presidential Election. Current officials can be reached through the Officials page.
The township government is unique in that citizens can attend the Annual Town Meeting and vote on certain matters. Residents are also encouraged to attend the Township Board’s monthly meetings. The Annual Town Meeting is held the second Tuesday in April at 7 pm at the Unity Point School cafeteria, 4033 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL.
The monthly Township Board meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of each month (except April) at 7 pm at Unity Point School cafeteria, 4033 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL. The meeting agendas can be found in the Documents page.
Makanda Township owns three buildings:
- Fire Station #1 at 5420 Old US Hwy 51, Carbondale, IL 62903
- Fire Station #2 at 5975 Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Highway Department at 494 Hartline Rd, Makanda IL 62958 – Board office location
There are two K-8 schools in Makanda Township:
- Unity Point School at 4033 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
- Giant City School at 1062 Boskydell Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
Click the map below to zoom details about Makanda Township!
If you live within the boundaries on this map, you are a voter in the Makanda Township government body. If you live in the orange region at the bottom left, you are also a voter in the Makanda Village government body.
Makanda Township Map
(roads highlighted lavender are maintained by the Makanda Township Highway Commissioner)