There will be an election in November to decide who gets the Parks and Recreation Commission position currently held by Judy Workings. But the August Republican primary will most likely decide the election. Township voters will likely not vote for an independent or other party candidate. Judy Workings was appointed by the Board of Trustees when Maryann Whitman resigned shortly after beng elected in November 2020. The law required the Board of Trustees to appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the next election. See 41.426, Section 6 (5) below of Michigan code.
41.426 Township park commission; petition; election; membership; terms; increase or decrease in number of members; vacancy.
Sec. 6.
(5) A vacancy in the township park commission shall be filled by appointment of the township board for the period prescribed in sections 370 and 370a of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.370 and 168.370a.
If you want to run, click on link below for instructions on the Township website. I’m sure Deputy Clerk Roxanne Thatcher will help you with any questions at 248-218-6953.
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Here is a link to entire elected parks commission law-
Oakland Township Sentinel 