December 08, 2003
December 8, 2003
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced the recent appointment of Harry Lester to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners. Mr. Lester, of Brownstown, is the Director of District 2 (Michigan and Wisconsin) for the United Steelworkers of America.
"I’m extremely proud that Harry Lester has been appointed to this very important commission," said State Representative Barb Farrah (D-Southgate). "The community will be well served by his appointment."
The authority facilitates the operation and maintenance of parks, connecting drives, and limited access highways within the metropolitan district that includes Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. The authority has the ability to collect fees and charges for the usage of facilities under its control.
Mr. Lester is appointed to represent electors of the metropolitan district for a term expiring May 2, 2007. He succeeds Lyle VanHouten whose term has expired.
