В штате Мичиган почтили 40-летнюю службу главы муниципалитета Кити Эдера

Keith Aeder, left, stands with Cole Wood of U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s office after being honored for more than four decades of public service at the Aug. 17 Fairgrove Township meeting. McClain recognized Aeder’s service in the Congressional Record on Aug. 20. FAIRGROVE TWP. — Longtime Fairgrove Township public servant Keith Aeder was recognized for four decades of service during the township board’s Aug. 17 meeting. Cole Wood of U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s office presented Aeder with a congressional recognition honoring his service to Fairgrove Township and the surrounding community. Aeder began serving as Fairgrove Township supervisor in 1984 and held the position for 40 years before retiring in 2024. During Aeder’s tenure as supervisor, Fairgrove Township modernized its firefighting equipment, acquired and renovated the township hall, supported two library expansions and made significant improvements to local ambulance services and roads, according to the recognition. Aeder’s public service also included 40 years representing Fairgrove Township on the Vassar Area Ambulance Board of Directors. He began serving on the board in 1986, and his term ended in March 2026. McClain formally recognized Aeder’s service in the Congressional Record on Aug. 20. “His leadership, commitment, and devotion to the residents of Fairgrove Township and the surrounding community are truly commendable,” McClain stated in the recognition. Aeder also spent 29 years with Farm Credit Services before retiring in 2018. He later founded Aeder Appraisal Services. McClain thanked Aeder for his service to Michigan’s Thumb and congratulated him on his retirement from the ambulance board.