The Decisions You Never See: How Drainage, Infrastructure, and Taxes Really Work in Midland

If you own property in Midland County, this conversation affects you — whether you realize it or not.

Logan Richetti sits down with Joe Sova, Midland County Drain Commissioner, to explain how drainage and infrastructure decisions are actually made, why some projects take years, and how those decisions show up on tax bills across the county.

Joe draws on decades of hands-on experience in excavation, utilities, and public service to break down how century-old drain systems still shape modern development, how maintenance differs from full drain petitions, and why transparency matters when residents are paying the full cost.

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