Midland City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Maureen Donker
Candidate for City Council Ward 2 (incumbent)
Maureen Donker, the incumbent, is running for Midland City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daniel Terhune.
Early in-person voting in Midland County begins (through Nov. 1) · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Midland's mayor since 2009 and a city councilmember since 2007. She has served as executive director of the Reece Endeavor of Midland for more than 25 years.
Where Maureen Donker stands: positions on the record
City land sales2 sourced positions
Voted yes on soliciting sealed bids for the sale of city-owned property at 905 E. Park Drive (adopted 3-1, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · Mar 23, 2026
Offered the resolution that rescinded the March 2026 authorization to solicit bids for the sale of 905 E. Park Drive (adopted, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · May 11, 2026
Capital Improvement Plan2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (adopted 3-1, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · Feb 23, 2026
Voted no on an amendment adding Woodview Pass to the Capital Improvement Plan (failed 2-2, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · Feb 23, 2026
Sidewalk program2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an amendment removing the Foster Road, Gardenbrook Drive, Sam Street and Swede Avenue segments from the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program (adopted 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · Apr 13, 2026
Voted yes on the resolution proceeding with the 2026 sidewalk special assessment district (adopted 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · May 11, 2026
Child care center permit1 sourced position
Voted yes on Conditional Use Permit No. 97 for a child care center at 1112 E. Wackerly Street (adopted 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · May 11, 2026
Industrial tax exemption1 sourced position
Voted no on the Rankinen & Associates LLC industrial facilities tax exemption certificate for 2825 Schuette Road (denied 0-5, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Midland · Jan 26, 2026
Budget and millage1 sourced position
Said she would review priorities and look for efficiencies before considering service reductions or another millage increase.
“Before considering either service reductions or another millage increase, I would want us to carefully review our priorities, look for efficiencies, and understand the long-term financial impact of each option.”
Own statementMidland Daily News · Oct 1, 2026
Fire stations1 sourced position
Said the council wanted to know the cost of three versus four fire stations and what comparable communities do.
“At our last Council meeting we had two questions we wanted answered. What is the cost of three versus four fire stations and what other communities of our size are doing.”
Own statementMidland Daily News · Oct 1, 2026
Township agreements1 sourced position
Said agreements with townships for city-tax-supported services should reflect the cost of providing them.
“When a service is supported through City taxes, agreements with townships should fairly reflect the cost of providing that service.”
Own statementMidland Daily News · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Said Midland needs a variety of housing options and that new development should fit established neighborhoods.
“Midland needs a variety of housing options for people at different stages of life, but we also need to be thoughtful about where new development occurs and how it fits within established neighborhoods.”
Own statementMidland Daily News · Oct 1, 2026
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