Other community leaders recognize Margaret’s passion for serving her community and tackling tough issues. Margaret has been actively engaged with other local leaders looking at community wide issues. Schoolcraft Township Supervisor Don Ulsh endorses Margaret “because of her intellect, energy, and persistence in getting to the bottom of issues that affect our area. Margaret has the uncanny ability to see both sides of an issue and help those involved reach consensus.”
Margaret has been instrumental in finding other innovative ways to improve local government. She spearheaded the effort to create a youth advisory board to the Portage City Council to allow for a voice for youth. Margaret has also worked to improve customer service and assessment services at City Hall.