ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP

(906) 886-2652

Rockland Township is the home of Old Victoria and UPPCO's Victoria Hydroelectric Dam where the famous Copper Boulder was found that made the Copper Country so famous and inspired thousands to hunt for their copper treasures.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor	TED BAIRD - 886-2978
Township Clerk	PEGGY KILORAN - 886-2996
Township Treasurer	SUE PREISS - 886-2873
Assessor	MARK SLOCUM - 883-3210
Trustees	ROGER HAAPALA, JR. - 886-2850 David Roberts - 886-2608
	Meets 7 pm - 1st Monday of month

2000 Census for Rockland Township

Population	Males	Females	65+	under 5	over 18
324	164	160	58	23	258

Election 2004 Results which affected township offices

Rockland Township Treasurer
Sue Preiss (R)	63
Charles Pantti (D)	58
Karen Small (no party affiliation)	20

Road Construction Proposal

Half mill increase for 4 (four) years to be used for road constrction, blacktopping and sidewalks?

Yes	102
No	35

Activity Center Operations

Renewal of half mill for 4 years for wages and operating the Activity Center?

Yes	99
No	40

Street Lighting

Renewal of 3 mills for 10 years for street lighting and the  township's general fund?

Yes	97
No	42

2004 News Pertinent for Rockland Township as summarized in the Ontonagon Herald

In Rockland, the Veterans' Memorial saw completion, a project that was inspired by the Vietnam Moving Wall which had visited the community the previous summer. By September 4th, the memorial was ready for dedication. The names of contributing organizations are displayed along with the names of those of our military personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in all of America's Wars.