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Governor appoints locals to state posts

MARQUETTE — Gov: Gretchen Whitmer has announced the following appointments of two Upper Peninsula residents:

Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council

Aaron M. Andres, of Marquette, is the chairman of the Marquette City Planning Commission, chairman for Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, a member of the Barrier Free Design Board, and vice president of Superior Alliance for Independent Living.

He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public administration from Northern Michigan University. Mr. Andres is appointed to represent organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities, including, but not limited to, private businesses.

He succeeds Yvonne Fleener who has resigned, and he will serve for a term commencing July 28 and expiring Dec. 31.

The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council is charged with developing the state plan as provided in Section 704(a)(2) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC 796c(a)(2).

The council may work with centers for independent living to coordinate services with public and private entities to improve services provided to individuals with disabilities and conduct resource development activities to support the council and the provision of independent living services by centers for independent living.

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees

Rodney Loonsfoot, of Baraga, serves as a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community tribal council member and tribal veteran service officer for Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. He is a veteran and served in the Marine Corps and Michigan National Guard. Loonsfoot is appointed to represent independent veterans for a term commencing July 28 and expiring Feb. 25, 2024. He succeeds Edward Hirsch who has resigned.

The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was created in 1946 from $50 million in postwar reserve funds to provide grants for the emergency needs of veterans.

The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees governs grant policies and adjudication, county committee appointments, and expenditure from trust earnings.

These appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

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