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August 2, 2022 Primary Candidate Survey
The results are in. Creative Washtenaw has released the survey results of candidates running for select office on the Washtenaw County August 2, 2022 primary ballot. Candidates replied and stated their views and positions on public policy and investment on the arts + creative industries.
Prior to completing their surveys, candidates were encouraged to review the reports, data and resources found on this page, Building the Case for the Arts + Creative Industries to deepen their knowledge about the Arts + Creative Industries in Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and the U.S.A.
Creative Washtenaw is releasing all candidate responses and non-responses are published verbatim to the media and its constituents thus reaching thousands of Washtenaw County residents who value and are invested in the arts + creative industries in the area.
The candidates’ verbatim responses, as well as a list of those who did not respond by the deadline, are below.
Cities, Townships & Villages
| Name | Community | Current or Running for | District | Party | Survey Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Taylor | City of Ann Arbor | Mayor | D | ||
| Cynthia Harrison | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 1 | D | |
| Chris Watson | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 2 | D | No Response |
| Marc Arthur | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 3 | D | No Response |
| Ayesha Ghazi Edwin | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 3 | D | |
| Dharma Akmon | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 4 | D | |
| Jenn Cornell | City of Ann Arbor | City Council | Ward 5 | D | |
| Nicole Brown | City of Ypsilanti | Mayor | D | No Response | |
| Anthony Morgan | City of Ypsilanti | Mayor | D | ||
| Michelle (Me' Chelle) King | City of Ypsilanti | City Council | Ward 1 | D | No Response |
| Roland Tooson | City of Ypsilanti | City Council | Ward 1 | D | No Response |
| Jennifer Symanns | City of Ypsilanti | City Council | Ward 2 | D | No Response |
| Desirae Simmons | City of Ypsilanti | City Council | Ward 3 | D | |
| Tara Guenther | Dexter Township | Trustee | R | No Response | |
| Jacqueline R. Otto | Northfield Township | Treasurer | R | No Response | |
| Adam Olney | Northfield Township | Trustee | D | No Response | |
| Rachel S. Smith | Northfield Township | Trustee | R | No Response | |
| Bruce Reeve | Salem Township | Treasurer | R | No Response | |
| Gary S. Greiner | Scio Township | Trustee | R | No Response | |
| Jillian Michele Kerry | Scio Township | Trustee | D | No Response | |
| Patrick McLaughlin | Scio Township | Trustee | D | No Response | |
| Abby Vakilian | Scio Township | Trustee | D | ||
| Amanda N. Nimke | Sylvan Township | Clerk | D | No Response | |
| Scott E. Cooper | Sylvan Township | Supervisor | R | ||
| Kathleen Kennedy | Sylvan Township | Supervisor | D | No Response |
Washtenaw County
| Name | PARTY | Current or Running for | District | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Maciejewski | D | County Commissioner | District 1 | No Response |
| Jeff Robbins | R | County Commission | District 1 | No Response |
| Crystal Lyte | D | County Commissioner | District 2 | No Response |
| David Trent | R | County Commissioner | District 2 | No Response |
| Shannon Beeman | D | County Commissioner | District 3 | |
| Robert Guysky | R | County Commissioner | District 3 | No Response |
| Caroline L. Sanders | D | County Commissioner | District 4 | No Response |
| Robert Zimmerman | R | County Commissioner | District 4 | No Response |
| Brett Birk | R | County Commissioner | District 5 | No Response |
| Justin D. Hodge | D | County Commissioner | District 5 | |
| Annie Somerville | D | County Commissioner | District 6 | No Response |
| Todd VonSchulze | R | County Commissioner | District 6 | No Contact |
| Andy LaBarre | D | County Commissioner | District 7 | No Response |
| Jonathan Smart | R | County Commissioner | District 7 | No Response |
| Yousef Rabhi | D | County Commissioner | District 8 | No Response |
| Leslie Shannon | R | County Commissioner | District 8 | No Response |
| Stuart Berry | R | County Commissioner | District 9 | No Response |
| Katie Scott | D | County Commissioner | District 9 |
State of Michigan
| Name | PARTY | Current or Running for | District | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor M. Dixon | R | MI Governor | No Response | |
| Gretchen Whitmer | D | MI Governor | No Response | |
| Garlin D. Gilchrist II | D | MI Lieutenant Governor | No Response | |
| Dana Nessel | D | MI Attorney General | No Contact | |
| Tim Golding | R | MI State Senate | District 14 | No Response |
| Sue Shink | D | MI State Senate | District 14 | |
| Jeff Irwin | D | MI State Senate | District 15 | No Response |
| Scott Price | R | MI State Senate | District 15 | No Contact |
| Jason Morgan | D | MI State Representative | District 23 | |
| Richard L. Sharland | R | MI State Representative | District 23 | No Contact |
| Dale Biniecki | R | MI State Representative | District 31 | No Contact |
| Reggie Miller | D | MI State Representative | District 31 | No Response |
| Martin A. Church | R | MI State Representative | District 32 | No Response |
| Jimmie Wilson Jr. | D | MI State Representative | District 32 | |
| Robert Borer III | R | MI State Representative | District 33 | No Response |
| Felicia Brabec | D | MI State Representative | District 33 | |
| Maurice Imhoff | D | MI State Representative | District 46 | No Contact |
| Kathy Schmaltz | R | MI State Representative | District 46 | No Contact |
| Jennifer Conlin | D | MI State Representative | District 48 | No Response |
| Jason Woolford | R | MI State Representative | District 48 | No Response |
| Tina Bednarski-Lynch | R | MI State Representative | District 47 | No Contact |
| Carrie Rheingans | D | MI State Representative | District 47 |
U.S. Congress
| Name | Party | Candidate for | District | Survey Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Dingell | D | U.S Representative | MI-6 | No Response |
| Hima Kolanagireddy | R | U.S Representative | MI-6 | No Response |
| Whitney Williams | R | U.S Representative | MI-6 | No Response |