Contact Us

Township Board & Staff

Thomas Balmes,
Township Supervisor  tcbalmes@gmail.com 

Mary Walther Johnson,
Township Clerk
marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Kristy Cota,
Township Treasurer
autraintreasurer@gmail.com

Jacob Miller,
Township Trustee

John Carr,
Township Trustee

Cameron Fuess,
Assessor
autrainassessor@gmail.com

Donna Shields,
Zoning Administrator
autrainzoning@gmail.com

Township Office

Phone:
(906) 892-8265

Mailing Address:

PO Box 33, 
Au Train, MI 49806

Township Office:

N7569 Spruce St.
, Au Train, MI 49806

Office Hours by Appointment

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News / Notices

**Au Train Township Board Special Board Meeting** 

The Au Train Township Board will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, July 28th at 6PM to continue review and discussion of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments.  

Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments – https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DRAFT-Zoning-Ordinance-Amendment-07102025.pdf

**Secretary of State Mobile Office coming to the Au Train Township Hall**

The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Au Train Township Hall to service you!! 

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 10AM-3PM EST

Location N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train 

Book your visit today by calling Township Clerk Mary Johnson at (906)361-2373 or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Download Flyer Here:  https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SOS-Mobile-Office-Flyer-for-web.pdf

**PER GFL – THIS MUST STOP OR OUR COLLECTION PICKUP IS AT RISK FOR THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP!!**

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN CARTS OR DUMPSTERS…..
Refrigerators
Freezers
Liquids of any kind
Batteries!!! (Several have been left in the Old Plank Road Dumpster and next to Carts)
Large construction items that will get stuck in the dumpster
Steel/metal should be brought to the landfill to be recycled (no cost)
ALSO,
Everything must be in the cart and the lid closed or your entire cart will not be picked up. If you have more than one – they must be placed 3′ apart.
If you have any questions, please contact GFL at the Wood Island Landfill (906)387-2646.
 
**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025
 

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.  

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf 

 
 
**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**