If Not You Then Who? Canidate Information Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
5:00pm—8:30pm
380 W. Western, Suite 202
Cost: $15/person — hors d’oeuvres & refreshments will be provided

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Civic participation is the cornerstone of democracy. Join us for this non-partisan Candidate Information Workshop to educate interested individuals about public service and campaigning. Are you ready for the challenge?     

Realities and Rewards - Hear from successful candidates who will share their personal experiences about public service.

Educate Yourself - Learn about community issues ranging from economic development to criminal justice from distinguished panelists.

Commitment - Learn how careful planning and execution makes for a successful campaign.  Is it your time to participate? Are you ready for the challenge?
Let us help you decide... 

PANELISTS:

Educate Yourself
Education Systems - Steve Cousins, Superintendent, Reeths Puffer Public Schools 
Community Health - Ken Krause, Health Director, County of Muskegon
Criminal Justice & Corrections - Tyrone Perry, Community Corrections Manager, County of Muskegon 
Diversity and Urban Policy - Dwana Thompson, Affirmative Action Director, City of Muskegon
Community Development - Cindy Larsen, President, Muskegon Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development - Ed Garner, President, Muskegon Area First                       

Commitment of Campaigning
County Clerk- Nancy Waters, Muskegon County Clerk, former County Commissioner

Realities and Rewards  
School Board - Darlene Witham, North Muskegon PS
Township - Sam St. Amour, Township Supervisor, Fruitland Township 
City - Steve Wisneski, City Commissioner, City of Muskegon 
City - Vicki Broge, Norton Shores City Counsel Member
County - Nancy Waters, Muskegon County Clerk, former County Commissioner  

  

Election Information:

Village of Lakewood Club
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Seats for Election: One Village Clerk (4-year term), One Trustee (2-year term), Three Trustees (4-year terms)Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with Lakewood Club Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 6, maximum of 20 qualified signatures required, a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures. November 3, 2009 election.

 

City of Montague
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 (per local ordinance)Seats for election: One Mayor (two-year term), Three Council Members (four-year terms) NO PRIMARY Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with Montague City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 20 qualified signatures required, a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures.

 

City of Muskegon
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2009Seats for election: One mayor (four-year term), Two commissioners at large (four-year terms) Will hold August 4, 2009 primary if necessary. Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit to be filed with Muskegon City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 50 qualified signatures required signatures, a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures. (per city charter)

 

City of Muskegon Heights
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (per city charter)Seats for election: Three council members (four-year terms) NO PRIMARY
Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with Muskegon Heights City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 25 qualified signatures required, a non-refundable $50.00 filing fee may be paid in lieu of petition signatures. (per city charter)

 

City of North Muskegon
Filing Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2009 (per city charter)Seats for election: Two council members (three-year terms) NO PRIMARY Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with the North Muskegon City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 20, maximum of 40 qualified signatures required; a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures. (per city charter)

 

City of Norton Shores
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2009Seats for election: One mayor (four-year term), four council members at large (four-year terms) Will hold primary if necessary. Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with the Norton Shores City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 105 maximum of 419 qualified signatures required, a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures.

 

City of Roosevelt Park
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 (per city charter)Seats for election: Two council members (three-year terms) NO PRIMARY 

Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with the Roosevelt Park City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 20, maximum of 40 qualified signatures required; a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures. (per city charter)

 

City of Whitehall
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 (per city charter)Seats for election: One council member (two-year term), three council members (four-year terms) NO PRIMARY 

Non-Partisan Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with the Whitehall City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 20 maximum of  50 qualified signatures required, a filing fee may not be paid in lieu of petition signatures. (per city charter)

 

North Muskegon Public Schools
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Seats for election: Two School Board Members (4-year terms) 

School Board Nominating petitions and affidavit of identity to be filed with North Muskegon City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 6, maximum of 20 qualified signatures required, a non-refundable fee of $100.00 may be paid in lieu of petition signatures.

 

Mona Shores Public Schools
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Seats for election: Two School Board Members (4-year terms) 

School Board Nominating petition and affidavit of identity to be filed with Muskegon County Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. 

Minimum of 40 maximum of 100 qualified signatures required, a non-refundable fee of $100.00 may be paid in lieu of petition signatures.

 

Public Schools of the City of Muskegon
Filing Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Seats for election: Three School Board Members (4-year terms) School Board Nominating petition and affidavit of identity to be filed with Muskegon City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the above date. Minimum of 40 maximum of 100 qualified signatures required, a non-refundable fee of $100.00 may be paid in lieu of petition signatures.