Saginaw Local Government
Understanding the Local Government that Shapes Your Neighborhood, Your Services, and Your Daily Life.
Saginaw County
Saginaw County Commissioner Chair
Jack Tany (D), District 2 | 2021-2029
What Saginaw County Government Does
The layer of government between the state and your local township or city.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages the county budget and allocates public funds
- Oversees the Sheriff's Department, courts, and jail
- Administers elections and maintains voting records
- Provides public health services and social services
- Maintains county roads and infrastructure
- The Board of Commissioners sets county policy
Why This Role Matters
County government handles many of the services residents rely on most — from public safety and health to roads and elections. Saginaw County is governed by a Board of Commissioners, with each commissioner representing a local district.
Saginaw Township
Saginaw Township Superviser
Gary Fahndrich (R) | 2025-2029
What Saginaw Township Government Does
The most local layer of government — closest to where you live.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides local police and fire protection
- Manages zoning, land use, and building permits
- Maintains local roads and parks
- Oversees water and sewer services
- Sets the local township budget and tax millages
- Led by an elected Township Supervisor and Board of Trustees
Why This Role Matters
Township government has the most direct impact on your neighborhood and daily life. From what gets built next door to how quickly emergency services respond, these decisions are made at the local level by officials you can actually call.