David Trent has been the Salem Township Clerk since 2004. He is honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Salem.

Shortly after taking office David developed a new precinct with revised precinct boundaries so citizens could vote closer to their homes. As clerk he has been a responsible keeper  of the records and has consistently balanced the financial audit for Salem Township.

His leadership includes Chair, Washtenaw County Municipal & Township Clerks Association and Co-Chair, Salem Facilities Committee. His office is always looking for more effective ways to make his office run efficiently. David has worked collaborately with the state to incorporate additional technology into the voting process.

The Clerk's office is responsible for elections which are held four times a year: February, May, August and November.

He comes to Salem  with 30 years of quality assurance expertise working for General Motors and as a consultant. David is also a Certified Quality Engineer and a Certified Quality Auditor. He was the past Treasurer, Washtenaw County Chapter – Michigan Townships Associations 2005-07.

He and his wife are dutiful servants of Crosspoint Community Church. David and Cindy have been married for 33 years and have lived in Salem Township for 11 years.

He believes that his office serves at the will of the citizens of Salem Township.

Duties of the township clerk

Maintains custody of all township records

Maintains general ledger

Prepares warrants for township checks

Records and maintains township meeting minutes

Keeps the township book of oaths

Responsible for regular and special meeting notices

Publishes board meeting minutes

Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections

Chair of township elections commission

Keeps township ordinance book

Prepares financial statements

Delivers tax certificates to supervisor and county clerk
by September 30

Must appoint a deputy

Must post a surety bond

David Trent can be reached at 248-349-1690 #9 or david@salem-mi.org