Headed by Treasurer Diane L. Philpot, and assisted by Deputy Treasurer Cynthia T. Majlinger, this department is responsible for handling all of the township money.  The primary functions of the office are tax and utility billing collections, money due for building permits (residential or business), and disbursements.  The Treasurer’s office also manages cash flow, and invests the township money according to the guidelines set forth in the township’s written investment policy.

The biggest task faced by the department is preparing tax statements for township residents twice a year, in July and December.  They are mailed to approximately 20,000 homeowners and businesses throughout Brownstown.  The funds are then collected and disbursed accordingly.  The tax statements include not only local tax information, but information from Wayne County and the three school districts within Brownstown.  Residents now can pay their property taxes over the Internet or by phone.  See below for more details.

At year-end, the department is audited by Wayne County, and the audit firm of Plante & Moran. 

About our Treasurer

About our Deputy Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer Cynthia Majlinger was hired in June 1993. After graduating from Gabriel Richard High School, she attended business school and received a degree in business administration. Prior to being hired by the township, she was employed in the Finance Department at the Detroit headquarters of Comerica Bank.

She is an active member of the Michigan Municipal Treasurers' Association, Michigan Townships Association, Wayne County Treasurers Association and the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. (APT US&C).

In 2003, APT US&C awarded Majlinger the associations Certified Municipal Finance Administrator credential, and she was formally recognized for this professional achievement during the association's annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Majlinger is assisted in the department by two full-time employees.

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