At the October 7, 2025 regular Township Board meeting, Linda Burghardt was appointed as the new Meridian Township Treasurer, following the retirement of former Treasurer Phil Deschaine. 

"Linda is a longtime Meridian Township resident with extensive knowledge and experience in organizational finance," said Township Supervisor Scott Hendrickson. "We are excited to have Treasurer Burghardt on our team, and residents can be assured their tax dollars will be managed carefully and wisely throughout her tenure." 

Burghardt’s financial expertise encompasses State of Michigan appropriations, campaign finance reporting, and financial management for nonprofit associations. Over her 40-year career, she has served as executive director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She was also the government relations director for the National Association of Social Workers, a legislative and fiscal analyst for the Michigan Senate, and a member of the Meridian Township Environmental Commission in 2019.

“I am both honored and delighted to have been appointed Meridian Township Treasurer by the Township Board,” stated Linda Burghardt. “For 36 years, I have enjoyed living in the safe, culturally diverse, and vibrant community that is Meridian Township, and I have appreciated all the services, amenities, and opportunities it offers. I look forward to giving back to the community by serving as its new Treasurer."

Burghardt will participate in her first Township Board meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Her appointed term will continue until November 3, 2026, when the Treasurer position will be decided by voters, as required by state law.