Mike Farrell - Marquette County Drain Commissioner

Mike Farrell - Marquette County Drain Commissioner I am a lifelong resident of Marquette. I have been married to Sharon Taube Farrell for 44 years. I

01/18/2024

I have retired as Drain Commissioner effective 12/31/23. Please contact Marquette county's web site for the number for the new commissioner.
Thank you for the privilege of being your County Drain Commissioner for the past 27 years!

An example of some of the things I get to do as your County Drain Commissioner. Thank you for your confidence in me.
09/07/2020

An example of some of the things I get to do as your County Drain Commissioner.
Thank you for your confidence in me.

08/06/2020

I would like to thank the voters of Marquette County for their continued trust in me as Drain Commissioner, and for the support I received in the August 4th primary.
I especially would like to thank the Marquette/Alger County Labor Council who endorsed me once again as the best candidate for the position of Marquette County Drain Commissioner. I am greatful and humbled by their recognition of me and my experience, dedication and knowledge as it relates to this important position. They have endorsed me every time I have run for re-election to this position, and I appreciate their continuing support.
I also want to thank the people who allowed us to use their yards and property as a place to post our signs. We will be picking our signs up over the next few days, so you can just leave them in your yard, or place them someplace where we can see them to pick them up. If you have any questions, feel free to message me or my campaign treasurer, Sharon Farrell, or call us at 250-3032, or 458-9118.
I want the voters of Marquette to know exactly what the job of Drain Commissioner entails, as there seems to be some confusion, so I will try to keep my page better updated with articles and reports about what the MCDC actually does.
This state mandated elected position requires a combination of many skills and bodies of knowledge. I have a degree in Land Use Planning from NMU, as well as having taken continuing education classes from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Storm Water Management. This type of education and training is vital do the job of drain commissioner well. Wastewater Treatment is generally not a large component of the Drain Commissioner position.
I am a lifelong resident of Marquette and was the owner of a small business in town for several years (MAPS North). My family lives here, and I have a long record of serving the citizens of Marquette County.
I have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility with the Marquette County Drain Commissioner budget, and have long-term relationships with the engineers and contractors and departments in the county that help me do the job. I have a good working knowledge of the statutes that pertain to the Marquette County Drain Commissioner. I am also very knowledgeable about the governmental permitting process, and have helped many people thru that process over the years.
I am very responsive to phone calls and questions, and am happy to help people come up with solutions to drainage issues, even if those issues are outside the scope of my job responsibilities. I have never asked for extra compensation for meeting with constituents in the evenings or on weekends in response to phone calls. You can reach me with your concerns about storm water issues, the permitting process, or any other questions at 906.458.9118, or email me at
[email protected], or drop me a note to 2133 Montgomery St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Thank you again for your continued support. I am greatful and humbled.

Remember to vote in the General Election on November 3!

Thank you.
Mike Farrell
Marquette County Drain Commissioner

Don't forget to vote today! Tuesday, August 4th!Your vote for Mike Farrell for Marquette County Drain Commissioner is g...
08/04/2020

Don't forget to vote today! Tuesday, August 4th!
Your vote for Mike Farrell for Marquette County Drain Commissioner is greatly appreciated! ( Look on the back side of the ballot!)

07/30/2020

This is a copy of a letter that I sent to the Mining Journal. However they could not assure me it will be printed before election day, so I am posting it here. Feel free to share it!

To the Editor:
My name is Mike Farrell and I am the current Marquette County Drain Commissioner. I am running for re-election and will be on the Aug. 4, Democratic primary election ballot. I am asking the voters of Marquette County for your continued support. I have held this position for over 20 years, and am very familiar with the storm water management issues of Marquette County.
The Marquette County Labor Council has endorsed me as the best candidate for the position of Marquette County Drain Commissioner. I am greatful and humbled by their recognition of me and my experience, dedication and knowledge as it relates to this important position, and I thank them for their endorsement. They have endorsed me every time I have run for re-election to this position, and I appreciate their continuing support.
This endorsement means a lot to me, as I am a product of a union family. My father, J. Pat Farrell was a union professor at Northern Michigan University for nearly 40 years, as was my Father-in-law, Sten Taube.
I have the experience and the educational background needed for this state mandated elected position. I have a degree in Land Use Planning from NMU, as well as having taken continuing education classes from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Storm Water Management. This type of education and training is vital do the job of drain commissioner well.
I am a lifelong resident of Marquette and was the owner of a small business in town for several years (MAPS North). I was one of the founders of, and past chairman of, the Superior Watershed Partnership. I have a record of serving the residents of Marquette County, as a volunteer Fire Fighter for the Marquette Township Fire Department for 20 years, and as a Wildland Firefighter for Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as well as serving on various county and township boards and committees over the years.
I have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility with the Marquette County Drain Commissioner budget, and have long-term relationships with the engineers and contractors and departments in the county that help me do the job. I have a good working knowledge of the statutes that pertain to the Marquette County Drain Commissioner. I am also very knowledgeable about the governmental permitting process, and have helped many people thru that process over the years. I am very responsive to phone calls and questions, and am happy to help people come up with solutions to drainage issues, even if those issues are outside the scope of my job responsibilities.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Marquette County Drain Commissioner office or about my campaign, you can email me at [email protected]. You can also call me at 906-458-9118, or send a note to me at 2133 Montgomery St. Marquette, MI 49855.
I also have a page.
On Primary Election Day, August 4th, (on the back side of the ballot!), I ask that you vote for experience and knowledge.
Vote for the candidate who has managed his department's budget in a fiscally conservative manner for every term that he has been in office.
Vote for the candidate who willingly has been available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for over 20 years without requesting a penny of additional pay for doing so.
Please cast your vote to re-elect Mike Farrell for Marquette County Drain Commissioner.
Thank you.
Mike Farrell
Marquette County Drain Commissioner

07/28/2020

I'd like to express my gratitude and pride to the Marquette-Alger Community Labor Council for their endorsement of me and my candidacy for Marquette County Drain Commissioner.
This endorsement means a lot to me, and I am greatful for their continued support.

07/08/2020

I am running for re-election and will be on the August 4th Democratic primary ballot.
I am looking for people who would be willing to host a "re elect Mike Farrell" sign in their yard. If you'd be willing, please let me know, either by comment or you can send a message to my campaign chairperson, Sharon Farrell.
Thank you very much!

I am not on the mid-term ballot. My term co-incides with the Presidential elections. However, the upcoming 2018 Midterm ...
10/31/2018

I am not on the mid-term ballot. My term co-incides with the Presidential elections.
However, the upcoming 2018 Midterm Elections are extremely important, and I urge everyone to get out and vote!!

11/09/2016

Thank you for your support, voters of Marquette County!!

11/06/2016

I would like to remind everyone to vote the complete ballot on Tuesday. Just because a candidate is running unopposed, doesn't mean they don't need your vote!
Let your voice be heard! Vote the complete ballot; vote for each office and for every ballot initiative!
Thank you for your vote on Tuesday and for your support!

11/06/2016

On this beautiful weekend before the election, I know a lot of people are outside getting the last of their raking done.
So I want to ask you all a question from the Drain Comissioner's point of view.

"Are you about to blow it, and not even know it?"

When leaves are blown or raked into the storm drain on your street, they can clog it, and the result can cause flooding on your street after a heavy rain.
Never rake or blow leaves into streets, ditches, marshes or storm drains. When wet, they form a wet mat, and block the drainage that streets, storm drains, ditches, settling ponds, and marsh-like areas are designed to provide.

Check with your locality to find out how leaves will be collected (bagging, curbside leaf vacuuming, etc.). Only place leaves and other yard debris at the curb on the designated pickup day.

Instead of raking, mow over your leaves with your mulching mower to create finely chopped mulch and then leave them in place. You'll love how easy it is and your lawn will love the mulch!

Or put your fallen leaves into your compost bin. Come spring, your garden will be thankful for the fertile soil.

So now you know how not to blow it this fall.

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