Senior citizens in St. Clair County have a lot of resources for maintaining a high quality of life in their later years, as do their caregivers. Much of that is due to the county’s support of the Senior Citizens Millage.
While not on the ballot this year, the Senior Millage renewal will be on the August primary ballot in 2022. Jennifer Posey, Administrative Services Manager and Senior Citizens Millage Administrator, shared with us all the services that are funded by the Senior Millage.
Posey explained that services are provided for residents aged 60 and over. Over $4.7 million worth of services were provided to county seniors in 2020. Those services cover everything from adult daycare to meals on wheels to foster grandparent programs through the Council on Aging, and partnerships with community agencies like Catholic Charities, Hunter Hospitality House, and Visiting Nurses Association.
Taking care of seniors is a point of pride for the county, as St. Clair County is thought to be the first county in Michigan to authorize a Senior Citizens Millage. Posey said that the community has a long history of caring for and supporting senior residents.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
