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David Robert Okonewski's campaign for trustee of the Springfield Township Board is his first run for public office.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

As of May 1, 2026, David Robert Okonewski did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

- Opposed COVID-19 disinformation in 2020.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Opposed the reclassification of Ormond Road from a Class B to a Class A (All Season) road, believing it would increase heavy truck traffic, disrupt school bus stops, and cause safety concerns due to the structure of the road.

- Opposed the reclassification of Ormond Road from a Class B to a Class A (All Season) road, believing it would increase heavy truck traffic, disrupt school bus stops, and cause safety concerns due to the structure of the road.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

David Robert Okonewski

David Robert Okonewski's campaign for trustee in Springfield Township is his first entry into politics.

Rafael Perez

Jennifer Pike

Graham Shirley

- A township trustee is an elected member of the township board and serves as a legislative and policy-making official in township government.
- Township trustees help develop, review, and vote on township ordinances, resolutions, budgets, contracts, and other township business.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Trustees are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township trustees 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.

A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.