A nonpartisan write-in candidate, Dylan Manna, has also filed for the race but will not appear on the ballot. Yohannes left us with the impression that she is running for this seat because her own community college experience needed improvement, and that she is positioning herself to help make those improvements. His career, education, and endorsements were all very impressive, and likely the reason he received votes from our newsroom. Challenging an established incumbent is never easy, particularly for a down-ballot school board seat. He specifically mentioned the issue of administrators living out of state, and suggested a balanced approach to campus security that was neither idealistic or one sided. I do not think schools should be places where firearms are, he said. The district covers parts of Ann Arbors north side and much of northern Washtenaw County before stretching west into Jackson County and north into Livingston County up to the Howell area. All rights reserved (About Us). Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. In Ward 5, Democratic City Council candidate Jenn Cornell, who ousted an incumbent in August, faces nonpartisan candidate Jonathan Hoard. My next focus is advocating for young women to enroll in non-traditional vocations (skilled trades) and our STEM program. The cost of higher education has become out of reach for many families and by keeping tuition low a student can enroll at WCC and not be burdened with high costs that would absorbed their funds before advancing beyond their first year in college. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, 2022 Michigan voter guide by MLive and the League of Women Voters. Candidates in this contest and votes received: Debbie Macon (31.0%), Thomas Patrick Sulli (29.6%), Christopher P. Malon (21.0%), Sherry Cormier-Kuhn (17.0%), All Other Votes (1.5%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). Yohannes also seemed very educated on the topic when discussing the difference between private and public security options for the district, and gave a concrete opinion on what course of action she believed the district should take, a stance not every candidate was willing to commit to.
Board Members | Johnson County Community College In the weeks leading up to the forum, Reiss had agreed to attend and be interviewed by one of our staff members. In terms of limited resources, this has not been an issue as WCC receives substantial government funding and full support of the passages of our mileages by our very own Washtenaw County residents. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, and residents can vote early via absentee ballot at local clerks offices until 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Malcolm: Be more accessible and listen to the faculty and support staff that actually do the work and carry out the written policies set forth by the board to ensure student and employee success. Read more: 5th Ward Ann Arbor council candidates discuss density, taxes, Ann Arbor's new ward boundaries for 2022, showing Ward 1 on the north side, Ward 2 northeast, Ward 3 southeast, Ward 4 southwest and Ward 5 on the west side.City of Ann Arbor. Board of Trustees Lansing Community College is directed and governed by a Board of Trustees, consisting of seven members, elected at large in the community college district on a nonpartisan basis. Three of them incumbent president Jim Leija and newcomers Aidan Sova and Catherine Hadley are running a coordinated campaign. MACOMB DAILY FILE PHOTO. There was no mention of how to specifically fix the districts security issues beyond throwing more money at the problem. State elections officials recommend requesting an absentee ballot in-person to avoid postal delays within two weeks of an election. Photo taken by JD Scott and provided by Fran LeFort of Washtenaw Community College.JD Scott. Jerry Brown. Additionally, the basis of any successful board, team, organization, and company hinges on the ability to listen to the objectives, plans, and desired outcomes and work out a viable solution to reaching the end result. Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should NOT be considered as an endorsement. identified problematic board behaviors such as infighting and misconduct. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Who's on the ballot? Candidates for Lansing Community College Trustee day prior to the Board meeting. Three open City Council seats are not contested, with three candidates, including one write-in, running. Read more: 6 candidates vying for 3 seats on Ann Arbor District Library board, Obama rallies with Michigan Dems, boosting Whitmer and mocking Dixon. But my heart is telling me I need to do something, just like anyone else who said Ive had enough and Im taking action, said Thomas.
Your guide to what's on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Washtenaw This statement came in the wake of a tumultuous period in Reiss leadership, plagued by a grand jury report that specifically pointed out a pattern of infighting that the districts governing board exhibited. Some community college district boards are unexpectedly popular springboards to higher office. This resolution authorizes newly-elected board chair Rema Vassar to negotiate and enter into an agreement with consulting services for board governance, bylaws and policy development. Theres an open seat on the Wayne State Board of Governors. Malcolm is a current full-time Campus Services Employee at WCC, and also works full-time as a local real estate agent in Washtenaw County. Hes held his current position as manager of campus services for 25 years. When asked if he would support Interim Chancellor Jannett Jackson for a permanent position, Gilmore said he would certainly consider Jackson if she expressed interest but also wanted to look at other qualified candidates and let the shared governance process play out. Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview. Candidate Forums: Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees No views Sep 22, 2022 Angela Davis, David S. Malcolm and William G. Milliken, Jr. discuss their priorities as. ANN ARBOR, MI - One challenger is seeking to unseat one of the two incumbents running on the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees this fall. A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors. This fall, voters get to elect four members of the seven-member Board of Trustees.
Washtenaw County Elections Database 2006 Nov 7 :: General Election On paper, Seth Steward might even appear overqualified for the position of Area 7 trustee on the districts governing board. Still, during Reiss term, the district rose up one notch to a warning accreditation status.
WCDP 2020 General Election Endorsements - Washtenaw County Democratic Party Washtenaw County Elections Database Candidate: Mike Marotta 5) Kelsey K. Iino , 2nd Vice President (Seat No. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Read more: Heres who is running for a new Ypsilanti-area Michigan House seat in November. I am sharing with all my local friends. I believe WCC has and will continue to go above and beyond the means to delivering exceptional service to the community and its students. Seth Steward has the credentials, and he was happy to tell us all about them.
If you have a specific question, please write to us using this form. Dave DeVarti held a seat on Ann Arbor city council as a Democrat representing ward four from April 1987 to April 1988. He gave the example of the lack of resources dedicated to marketing to highlight the opportunities at Peralta.
Election 2022: Board of Trustees - The State News Here are the races in all 9 districts, Meet the candidates for the Washtenaw County Trial Court judge seat, Two Washtenaw County attorneys vying to be next 14A District judge, Meet the 13 candidates vying for 4 Ann Arbor School Board seats, Challenger seeks to unseat 1 of 2 incumbents on Washtenaw Community College board, Republicans seek to unseat two Democrats on University of Michigan Board of Regents, 6 candidates vying for 3 seats on Ann Arbor District Library board. Thank you so much for this coverage of these candidates and your thoughtful endorsements! Democrat Sue Shink, currently the Washtenaw County boards chair, faces Republican Tim Golding, a trustee in Jackson Countys Grass Lake Township. Both candidates appeared to be combative. We wanted to understand his knowledge of what issues the district faces.
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