Delta Township Board Appoints Fonda Brewer as New Supervisor Following Resignation

Delta Township: The Board of Trustees has appointed Fonda Brewer as the new supervisor. She takes over after Ken Fletcher resigned in September. Fletcher had been in the role for 16 years but stepped down after facing serious charges related to a child.Even though he resigned, Fletcher’s name will still appear on the November ballot. He got a whopping 89% of the votes but didn’t take the oath by the January deadline, which left a gap to fill.

During their meeting, the board members looked for someone within their group to take on the supervisor role. Brewer was chosen with a 4-2 vote, with support from fellow board members, including Karen Mojica, who also showed interest in the position.

Brewer is set to serve until the midterm elections in 2026. Township Manager Brian Reed mentioned that they’ll discuss how to fill Brewer’s old trustee seat soon. He expects a public application process, but it’s not finalized yet.

Brewer believes the board needs a “reset” and emphasizes that everyone’s voice matters. She wants to ensure that all opinions are shared professionally. Before her retirement in 2015, Brewer managed the field services department at the Michigan Education Special Services Association and served on the Waverly Community Schools Board of Education for four years.

She expressed her love for Delta Township, saying it’s her heart. Brewer spends her time engaging with local businesses and residents, especially seniors.

As for compensation, the township supervisor earns about $30,578 a year, which is double what a trustee makes. Meanwhile, Fletcher has waived his right to a preliminary examination in court and plans to contest the charges against him.

Contact Reporter Rachel Greco at [email protected]. Follow her on X @GrecoatLSJ. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal.