Small town’s residents vote today on dissolution
February 8, 2011 at 1:56 am in The Daily Republic
LANE Several residents in Jerauld County’s smallest town don’t want to see its identity disappear. Lane residents will vote today on whether to dissolve the town of about 50 a move that several think would be a mistake. Many doubt that enough support exists to disband the town.
Dan Swenson, who co-owns Swenson Brothers Grain, the town’s biggest employer with 10, said the town has a grant for a feasibility study to gauge replacing its aging sewer system. Though Swenson would like to have a say at the polls but can’t vote as a rural Woonsocket resident, he still is concerned about access to his business with snow removal. Continue Reading&
I think these folks are facing the same issues that will emmerge for many rural ND communities in the near future. Dwindling populations evenually lead to a situation where the finances are simply not enough to keep many small cities running. I know in some cases it spells the end of one community with benefits to another surrounding community that has a stronger citizen base. It’s a definate trend that will have to be dealth with in many rutal areas throughout the midwest. Its sad to see these towns go but its the nature of an aging population. It’s a trend that should be recognized and dealth with by counties and states. Perhaps consolidation in larger more prosperous communities is the answer.
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