PETITIONS ARE IN!

Please reach out to citizensforhillsdale@gmail.com if you would like to sign and a petition coordinator will reach out to you. Every signature helps to get this issue on the ballot!

The Well joins the list of petition signing locations!

Located at 3240 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI
Hours: Mon-Tues : 11a-8p, Wed-Fri : 9:30a-5p

Hillsdale officials on petition for LifeWays bond decision to hit the ballot

Commissioner Brent Leininger said a special election for voters to decide on the bond would be "fiscally irresponsible."

The article was published on June 12th and can be purchased throughout Hillsdale County as well as online. 

Spangler's Family Restaurant joins the fight as a petition signing location!

Located at 601 E. Chicago St., Jonesville, MI

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 7:30 AM - 8 PM 
             Sunday - 8 AM - 2 PM

Group hopes to put LifeWays bond issue on the ballot

The article was published in the Homer Index on June 10, 2025. Homer Index newspapers can be purchased at the Litchfield City Office, Sunoco, or Johnny’s in Litchfield, MI. It can also be viewed online for those with a e-subscription. Click below to go to the Homer Index website. 

Iiles Custom Gunsmithing LLC joins the list of signing locations!

Located at 10290 Jonesville Rd, Allen, Mi
Hours : Mon 12p-5-, Tues-Fri 10a-5p

Knowledge Emporium is eager to have you stop by and sign our petition!

Located at 12 S. Howell St, Hillsdale Mi
Hours : Mon-Thurs 10a-3p

Letter to the Editor: LifeWays Building Bond Would Jeopardize Hillsdale's Future

'LifeWays can obtain independent financing without jeopardizing our county's financial stability...'

Citizens for Hillsdale County lets Hillsdale County Commissioners know they mean business!

Petition coordinator, Ashley Risher, spoke before the County Commissioners on May 27th. 

Citizens Launch Effort Challenging County's LifeWays Building Bond Decision

The group will have 45 days to collect nearly 4,000 signatures.

 

 

 

Vocal opposition as Hillsdale County Board passes $15.5M LifeWays bond measure

Strong words and emotional personal appeals regarding measure to fund new mental health facility

In 3-2 Vote, Commissioners Approve LifeWays Bond Despite Public Protest

Hillsdale County moves one step closer to issuing $15.5 million to finance LifeWays' new facility.

Commissioners Set to Vote on $15.5 Million LifeWays Building Bond

The board will discuss issuing the bond at its Tuesday meeting.

 

 

 

County Would be Liable for LifeWays Building Bond, Says Bond Counsel

If LifeWays were to default, according to Bond Counsel, Hillsdale County would be on the hook.

 

 

 

Commissioners Move Forward with LifeWays Bond Request

The board will pursue legal counsel related to the issuance of a $15 million building bond.

 

 

 

LifeWays to Solicit County Backing for Building Bond Next Week

The federally-funded organization will try a third time to secure Hillsdale County's full faith and credit for its building bond.