Doug Kruger, Lee Township Supervisor

Doug Kruger, Lee Township Supervisor Doug Kruger is a strong leader with a heart for the community. He will move forward with integrity. Your voice is important to me.

On May 3rd, VOTE FOR Doug Kruger, for SUPERVISOR for Lee Township! In the coming days, I’m looking forward to hearing what you (as a Lee Resident, Voter, and Taxpayer) wish to improve in our Township when I’m in office. I believe that trust is meant to be earned and that Elected Officials must understand that their first responsibility is to be the best possible public servant to those that electe

d them. Lee constituents will be at the forefront of each of my decisions and I expect them to be the ones to rate my performance in each applicable election. I am a near 42 year, 5th generation, Lee Township resident. I earned a degree in Business Administration with a major in Management, from Northwood University. I have been employed by Dow for over 21 years. I currently hold a position as a Customer Service Leader for the Industrial Solutions Business. My Dow career has taken me to various functions and roles at Dow, such as Data Analyst, Strategic Sourcing Specialist and Global Work Process Leader in Purchasing. I have worked in Finance as a Work Process Specialist. My experience as a formal people and Team Leader in Dow’s Business Office, and an informal leader in Dow’s I/S Department afforded me the opportunity to transition to my current Customer Service Leader role. I will bring 20+ years of Business and Leadership experience to Lee Township as the Township Supervisor. I will bring the much needed organization skills, leadership and business acumen to the Lee Township board. I have a proven record in interpersonal effectiveness, open communication and transparency. I believe that improved communication between the residents and the board is required for the Township to be successful. I will bring a fresh set of eyes, from the residents’ perspective to the board, and will require a high level of accountability from my fellow board members. Unlike the current Lee Supervisor, I understand that, if some board members don’t get along, it will be my responsibility to bridge the communication gaps and working style differences in order for the Township Board to perform as a Team. Lee Board members must be an example of mutual respect, and they must show the same respect to the residents they serve. Unlike the majority on the current Lee Board, I AM NOT A CAREER POLITICIAN who will do anything (even if inappropriate) in order to retain a Township paycheck. My livelihood doesn’t depend on me taking on this role. Instead, I am stepping up because I recognize that the current Lee Township Board is broken beyond repair, and I know that the people of this Township need better representation. By organizing the May 3rd election, Lee people have told me they are demanding better representation. I hear them and respect them for it. I am asking for your help to make a change in Lee Township, and bring our residents together again. I’m respectfully asking you to VOTE FOR DOUG KRUGER FOR SUPERVISOR OF LEE TOWNSHIP on MAY 3rd, 2022. Email address: [email protected]

06/11/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The first Community Market for this season will be on Saturday, June 13th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Lee Township Park. Vendors do not need to register, and there are no vendor fees!

06/11/2026

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During the 2025 budget process, the Board approved a change to equalize compensation for the Township’s Officer position...
06/01/2026

During the 2025 budget process, the Board approved a change to equalize compensation for the Township’s Officer positions (Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, including Deputy Clerk, and Deputy Treasurer). This was done to create a consistent, standardized pay structure for these roles, similar to how Trustee compensation is already set. In the interest of transparency, the updated compensation amounts (2026/2027 budget) are shown in the table below, and the same information is available on the Lee Township website (GAA document) along with meeting minutes and budget documents.

The largest payroll change is in the Fire Department hourly rate, which increased from $14.50 to $18.50 per hour. This adjustment was made to keep Lee Township in compliance with the State minimum wage increase taking effect next January (which would be prior to our next budget setting meeting), as failing to make this increase would have placed the Township out of compliance (yes, unfortunately our FD would have fallen into being paid less than minimum wage based on the set wages prior to the adjustment). It also reflects the value of our firefighters’ skills and training, as well as the personal time they give up to serve the community, including time away from their families, responding in the middle of the night, and taking time away from their regular jobs. Their skills and time are invaluable, and this pay increase does not begin to compensate for their bravery and commitment to the people of Lee Township. The Lee Township board is committed and values our Fire Department members and their families for their continued sacrifice.

The Board is committed to paying industry-standard rates for our Board members, appointed roles, hired roles, and Fire Department personnel.

As part of our letter to the residents, most board members, Deputies, Zoning Administrator and Fire Chief have prepared ...
05/31/2026

As part of our letter to the residents, most board members, Deputies, Zoning Administrator and Fire Chief have prepared short biographies that say a little about ourselves, either personally or professionally. Below is a summary biography of my time at Lee Township, as well as some of my professional and educational backgrounds.

I’m a fifth-generation Lee Township resident, and I live on the Kruger Centennial Farm, originally purchased by my family in 1887. I serve as Lee Township Supervisor/Assessor, and I am a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO). I also work full time, remotely as a Category Manager in Strategic Sourcing for a Federal Laboratory, supporting National security, after serving 25 years at Dow Chemical in various Supply Chain, Purchasing, Project Management, Finance, and Analytics roles.

I’m a Bullock Creek High School and Northwood University graduate, with Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration (Management), plus minors in Accounting and Marketing. I complete ongoing assessing education each year and am considering beginning a yearlong Assessing education program along with Trustee Mark List.

I joined the Lee Township Board of Trustees in May 2022. Outside of my standard/statutory duties as a Supervisor/Assessor, I also serve on Water District #1 Board as a Trustee, as well as both its Policy and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) committees. I helped lead the Park Committee’s implementation of a $650,000 ADA improvement grant (2+ years), support the Township Event Committee (including the Easter Egg Hunt and Fall Festival), and participate in resident focus group work to update the township’s blight ordinance.

I am also the current Code Enforcement Officer for Lee Township, along with both Trustee Debra Reiber and Mark List. This role is a non-paid role that we have assumed after our Enforcement Officer’s resignation.

I am also a mentor /focal point to a new Assessor and assist other local Assessors with leading their Board of Review meetings (as needed).

I currently do not hold scheduled office hours (because I do work full time), but I am available by request and via email and telephone calls and typically work at the Hall every other Friday.

I can be reached at [email protected] or 989-832-2874 ext. 3.

05/31/2026

As I sat this evening and read lie after lie that a particular group of residents is posting on Facebook, I thought it might be necessary to remind our residents to reach out and ask questions before believing some of the nonsense that a particular group of people are publishing online. Verify the facts before believing the nonsense.

Community Communication and Fact Verification
Rumors and speculation continue to circulate on social media, shared by both residents and non-residents in our community. Before accepting any claim as fact, we encourage residents to seek clarification directly from multiple board members and request supporting information.
Decisions that affect our community should be based on complete, accurate, and verified information rather than one-sided statements or hearsay. Clear communication and careful fact-checking help everyone make informed decisions.
To stay informed, residents are encouraged to:
• Contact multiple board members with questions
• Ask for clarification, supporting facts, and proof
• Attend Board meetings to hear discussions and decisions firsthand
• Avoid relying solely on speculation shared through social media See less

05/27/2026

I am writing to provide an update on recent steps Lee Township has taken to address the reconciliation issues between the Clerk and Treasurer records. The Township Board worked diligently to correct these discrepancies internally for over two months. Despite a great deal of time and effort, the Board could not fully resolve the matter due to the complexity and volume of discrepancies.

Because of the complexity of the work involved, the Township recently hired the Rehmann Group (CPA firm) to assist with correcting the reconciliations between these offices. Rehmann has now spent more than 300 hours reviewing and correcting missing entries, duplicate entries, and deleted entries, while also gathering accurate supporting documentation from both the Clerk and the Treasurer. Accountability for these issues did not fall on just one office. Both the Clerk and the Treasurer shared in the discrepancies, errors, missing information, deleted entries, and duplicate entries.
This process required extensive time, detailed financial review, and careful collection of records to ensure the reconciliations were completed accurately. Rehmann said several times that the Board probably could not have fixed these problems on its own because the issues were complicated and the supporting records were incomplete. The Board’s responsibility was to recognize when outside professional assistance was necessary and to take action to protect the Township’s financial integrity.

We recognize that the cost of this reconciliation cleanup has been substantial, with year-to-date expenses currently at about $74,000. However, addressing these discrepancies now will likely save the Township significantly more money in the future. The Township remains committed to correcting these records and ensuring they are supported by proper documentation so residents can have confidence in the Township’s financial processes going forward.

As of April, all historical reconciliations (through March 31st 2026) have been completed and are up to date. Clerk Dawson and Deputy Clerk Marie Hickerson are working with the Rehmann Group to finalize any training needs and determine if additional documentation or tools are necessary.

05/27/2026

Last month (May board meeting), the board worked together to prepare a newsletter to the residents. We are working to reduce the volume (number of pages for mailing purposes) to hopefully finalize the content/size at our June meeting. In the meantime, I think it would be helpful to begin sharing the content on social media so you will likely see an increase in social media posts as well as the letter in its entirety either mailed/posted on the Lee Township website in the coming weeks.

05/27/2026

Community Communication and Fact Verification

Rumors and speculation continue to circulate on social media, shared by both residents and non-residents in our community. Before accepting any claim as fact, we encourage residents to seek clarification directly from multiple board members and request supporting information.

Decisions that affect our community should be based on complete, accurate, and verified information rather than one-sided statements or hearsay. Clear communication and careful fact-checking help everyone make informed decisions.

To stay informed, residents are encouraged to:
• Contact multiple board members with questions
• Ask for clarification, supporting facts, and proof
• Attend Board meetings to hear discussions and decisions firsthand
• Avoid relying solely on speculation shared through social media

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Midland, MI
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