Meet Cathy Schmelzer

A wife, mother, and business owner in Prairie Township, Cathy has been married to her husband and business partner for over 34 years. They are both our graduates of Westland High School. They have a beautiful daughter, Macy, who is in her junior year and is attending High Point University, NC. Majoring in Neuroscience - Minoring in Psychology.

The Schmelzer family plays together and works together. You may find them all in the Carriage House of Flowers that is in Prairie Township on West Broad Street in the corridor. The family business has been in the township for over 30 years, supporting the community. Stop by and say hi!

Cathy is an active member of the Westland Business Association (WABA) and currently serves on the board of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) for Prairie Township. With a wealth of experience, she has previously contributed as a board member on the Prairie Township Zoning Commission and has proudly held the position of president of the PTA at Cypress Christian School. Her dedication to community service and leadership truly makes her a valuable asset to the organizations she is a part of.

Cathy

Thank you for visiting my page.

Cathy Schmelzer
Your Prairie Township Trustee

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What would I like to accomplish if elected? 

I would like to focus on updating the Township plans and policies to proactively shape where and how the community can grow.  We need a Strategic Plan to grow with greater infill and redevelopment. Identify ways the community can evolve.  What does Prairie Township need? What are the Goals of Prairie Township? What does the resident want to see for our future growth?   My goal is to always involve the residents.   2021

2025 -

Provide greater efficiency and improve the quality of services to benefit all resident’s. Always find a way to support our Senior Citizens.

Prairie Township Issues

  • Rat Program

    The trash program was implemented to reduce the food source for our rat problem.

  • Water Pricing

    The high water rates is pushing residents out of the area and seniors can’t afford it.

  • Property Maintenance Code

    Property Maintenance Code

    We are at a crossroads in Prairie Township and we need to get our community back.

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