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 April following the US Presidential Election.
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” tab.
Makanda Township is pleased to donate some of the Connect Humanity grant funds to Unity Point School to assist with the purchase of laptops. Pictured are Principal Mary Beth Goff, Makanda Township Supervisor Sara Lipe, Makanda Township Trustee Mike Holub along with two eager Unity Point students!
Makanda Township is also pleased to donate some of the Connect Humanity grant funds to Giant City School to assist with the purchase of new furniture to create a flexible, student-centered learning environment. Pictured are Makanda Township Trustee Mike Holub, Giant City Principal Kristopher Mason and Makanda Township Supervisor Sara Lipe. A special thanks to the Makanda Township Broadband Committee for helping make these donations possible.