Board of Trustees
The township board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at town hall. Meetings are open to the public.
Krystal Truax, Supervisor - (906) 322-0609
supervisor@drummondislandtownship.org
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Drummond Island’s rich history is built on generations of families contributing to the community, and Krystal (Bosley) Truax is honored to carry on that tradition as our newly elected Township Supervisor.
Krystal is a third-generation islander, born and raised here. After graduating from read more
Amanda Fairchild, Clerk - (906) 322-5815
clerk@drummondislandtownship.org
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Amanda has called Drummond Island home for over two decades, bringing a wealth of community involvement and local knowledge to her new role.
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Originally from Pickford, Michigan, Amanda moved to Drummond Island in 2000. In 2005, she married her husband, Michael Fairchild, known to many as "Seed," who was born and raised on the island. Together, read more
Jeanette Alguire, Treasurer - (906) 493-5321 treasurer@drummondislandtownship.org
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Jeanette brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a strong professional background and a deep appreciation for the community.
Jeanette has spent several years as Senior Vice President, managing budgets and overseeing financial operations of a large, successful read more
Justin Bailey, Trustee - (906) 281-1783 justin@drummondislandtownship.org
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With deep roots on the island and a strong connection to the community, Justin brings both passion and expertise to his new role.
Justin was born on Drummond Island and spent his early years here before moving to Houghton Lake. Summers were always spent on the island with his grandparents, and as a fifth-generation member of the Bailey family and fourth-generation Laakso, Drummond Island has always read more
Kevin Kruzel, Trustee - (231) 838-8949 kevin@drummondislandtownship.org​​
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Drummond Island Township is proud to announce that Kevin Kruzel will continue serving as a Trustee for a second term. As the only incumbent member of the board, Kevin brings valuable experience and dedication to the role, along with a deep connection to the island’s community and history.
Kevin is a full-time resident of Drummond Island and has been read more
Governance
Drummond Township is governed by a five member board consisting of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees.
There are many laws that govern townships, but the two main laws dealing with township administration and governance are:
All Michigan laws are available to the public on the free, searchable Michigan Legislature website. The laws can be searched by keyword, or Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) number, such as "41.721" or "42.8".
There are additional statutory requirements with which townships must comply. Procedures for the township’s financial administration, such as budgets, accounting, investments and deposits, are closely regulated by the state. Township meetings must comply with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.261, et seq.), and township records must be stored and made available in conformance with specific laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231, et seq.)