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Robert earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and economics from DePauw University. 

Robert is the president of Midlink Business Park. 

Parchment officials appoint Robert Britigan III mayor - mlive.com

Robert D. Britigan III is currently the mayor of Parchment. He was appointed by the Parchment City Commission in December 2017 and is currently serving his second term.

Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will attract future development.

- Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will attract future development.

Economy

As mayor, supported rezoning land to encourage redevelopment.

- As mayor, supported rezoning land to encourage redevelopment.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 14, 2025, Robert D. Britigan III did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Supports the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's investigation into the former mill's contribution to PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

- Supports the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's investigation into the former mill's contribution to PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Robert D. Britigan III

Robert D. Britigan III is currently the mayor of Parchment. He was appointed by the Parchment City Commission in December 2017 and is currently serving his second term, which expires in November 2025.

Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will enhance future development.

Supports sustainable development initiatives.

As of August 14, 2025, Robert D. Britigan III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Board of Commissioners | City of Parchment

Envisions a senior living development on the property.

Supports the use of the EPA grant for investigation, cleanup planning, and preparation of the mill site for potential development.

Supports the redevelopment of the former Crown Vantage property to address PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will encourage future development.

As mayor, supported rezoning the Crown Vantage property to encourage redevelopment after a failed private development.

Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will enhance future development in Parchment.

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.