The DeWitt County Board last Thursday night declined a township consolidation option from the State of Illinois. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, DeWitt County Board Chair Terry Ferguson indicates this option is made available by the State and believes it is an effort to save money but doesn't see it being necessary for DeWitt County.

According to Ferguson, there was also an idea to consolidate road districts but he believes this just wouldn't work in DeWitt County, leaving individuals stranded in the event of inclement winter weather.

The reports were filed with the County Board last Thursday night.