Ouimet Sponsors Town Hall Meeting on Drilling for Oil and Gas

State Rep. Mark Ouimet is sponsoring a special town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 18 in Saline to allow local residents to learn more about ongoing oil and gas drilling in Washtenaw County and the surrounding areas.

The meeting takes place at the Liberty School gymnasium, 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Road, in Saline, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Local residents who attend the town hall will have the opportunity to submit written questions to the speakers.

Ouimet, R-Scio Twp., is bringing together advocates on both sides of the issue.  Officials who are participating in the town hall include Hal Fitch, of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and James Clift, of the Michigan Environmental Council. An official from Paxton Resources, which is currently drilling in the area, also will participate in the meeting.

"Drilling is currently taking place in Saline Township and residents have approached me about whether fracking is being used, or will be used, in the future," said Ouimet, R-Scio Township. "The town hall will give local residents the opportunity to hear both sides of the issue, ask questions and have a voice in the process." 

For more information about the town hall, call Ouimet's office toll free at 855-627-5052 (855-MARK052) or markouimet@house.mi.gov.