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(From Lodi Township)
Lodi Township is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Township Supervisor Jan Godek, who died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jan Godek faithfully served the residents of Lodi Township with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to public service. During her tenure as Supervisor, she worked diligently to guide the township through growth and development while preserving the character and quality of life that define the community. Jan was known for her willingness to listen and collaborate, and her leadership leaves a lasting impact on Lodi Township and its residents.
“Jan was a respected leader and a steady voice for our township,” said Christina Smith, Clerk. “She will be remembered for her thoughtful leadership, strong work ethic, and genuine care for the people she served.”
The Township Board, staff, and residents extend their heartfelt condolences to Jan's family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. In honor of her service and to celebrate her memory, township flags will be lowered to half-staff on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.
Nice of the attorneys to clarify this language at this point rather than having the foresight to understand that language should never have been in the agreement to start with!
Perhaps the Township should have sought counsel from an attorney not involved in the original contract negotiations (and perhaps they did - do not know) before changing direction.
Final thought - perhaps the attorney(s) working with the Township on the agreement can provide an explanation as to why that language HAD to be as represented in the final version of the agreement/why protections against exactly what has happened were not put in place.
I’m curious as to why Mr. Marl has announced his reelection intentions, started campaigning and collecting funds, but has not done the paperwork to put his name on the ballot yet?
Marl says he's got his signatures.
Citizens of Saline are finally waking up to all the failures of our current city government. Girbach is bailing (for good reason).
Having sadly been involved in the last few years with the care of two family members after loss of their partners then dealing with settling the estates which is far more time consuming and complex than anticipated, can understand this decision and commend him for prioritizing family.
Sounds as if you have been and are a supporter of Swallow and felt he was good for Saline. Nice to hear. As for the other observations, hopefully some of the turnover, including Girbach deciding not to pursue another term (talk about negative), will prove to produce a more positive environment.