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Linda Burghardt has a bachelor's degree in government from Cornell University and a master's in public administration from Michigan State University. 

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Linda is the executive director of the Area Agencies on Aging Association. Previously, she was the former president and CEO of the Mental Health Association in Michigan.

Linda is currently the treasurer of Meridian Township.

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As of May 7, 2026, Linda Burghardt did not have a website or any information online.

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Linda previously served as the president and CEO of the Mental Health Association in Michigan.

Linda is currently the treasurer of Meridian Township. She previously ran for an open trustee position on the Meridian Township Board in 2022 but did not win.

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- A township treasurer is an elected township official responsible for managing township finances and maintaining custody of township funds.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township treasurers are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than individual districts.
- Township treasurers 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 manages township funds, taxes, and financial records.