Rande is retired. He previously worked for the city of Battle Creek, where he was the superintendent of streets and parks.

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Rande Johnson is retired. He previously worked for the city of Battle Creek, where he was the superintendent of streets and parks.

Rande previously served as a Bedford Township trustee. He was first elected to this position in 2016. He was later elected as Bedford Township Supervisor in 2018.

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Rande currently serves as the township supervisor for Bedford Township, Michigan. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term. Rande previously served as a trustee for Bedford Township prior to becoming supervisor. 

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As of May 5, 2026, Rande Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

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Plans to start making improvements to Bedford's parks.

- Plans to start making improvements to Bedford's parks.

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As of May 5, 2026, Rande Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A township supervisor is an elected official who serves as the chief executive officer of a township government in Michigan.
- The township supervisor presides over township board meetings and helps oversee the administration of township operations and services.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township supervisors are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than individual districts.
- Township supervisors serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who leads township government and oversees local operations.