Editor’s note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland townships. Candidates were limited to 30 word responses.Key: Incumbent (I), Republican (R), Democrat (D), No party affiliation (NPA)

Supervisor choose one

Name: Teresa Onica (R)

Age: N/A

Years in the township? N/A

How many meetings have you attended in the last year?N/A

Education:

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Occupation:

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Government-related experience:

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Why are you running for office?

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What is your plan to help improve the township’s economic condition?

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What will you change in Atlas Township in the next four years?

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How will you improve transparency for citizens?

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Treasurer choose one

Name: Ann Marie Slagle Moore (R) (I)

Age

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Years in the township?

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How many meetings have you attended in the last year?

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Education:

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Occupation:

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Government-related experience:

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Why are you running for office?

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What is your plan to help improve the township’s economic condition?

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What will you change in Atlas Township in the next four years?

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How will you improve transparency for citizens?

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Township Clerk choose one

Name, age: Craig Hutchins, 65 (NPA)

Years in township: 17

How many township meetings attended in past year: One

Education: BA Business Administration Western Michigan University Graduated 1975

Occupation:

Managing Associate Broker – Liberty Way Realty – Goodrich, MI

Government-related experience: None

Why are you running for office:

I feel my education and experience would be a beneficial addition to the township board.

What is your plan to improve the township’s economic condition?

I plan to support the current direction of fiscal responsibility within the township.

What would you change in Atlas Township in the next four years? I plan to support the support the bike path and park plan and would like to see these additions to our community in the next four years.

How will you improve transparency for citizens:

I will adhere to the township’s publication requirements and be available to citizens to discuss their concerns.

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Name:

Katherine Vick (R)

Age:

34

Years in the township?

11

How many township meetings have you attended in the last year?

5

Education:

Associate in Applied Science – Graphic Design

Occupation:

Public Relations/Graphic Design

Government-related experience:

Village of Goodrich Parks & Recreation, Atlas Township Pathways Committee, Goodrich/Atlas Historical Society, Martian PTO

Why are you running for office?

N/A

What is your plan to help improve the township’s economic condition?

The Atlas Township Board has a long history of being fiscally responsible. Seeking creative ways to reduce costs is a service I have provided to several businesses in the past and I feel confident I could identify opportunities for cost saving within the township throughout my term in office as well.

What will you change in Atlas Township in the next four years?

Quite honestly I don’t know that the residents truly want much change at the township level. I believe it is a top high priority for the people of Atlas Township to protect the rural community we all know and love.

How will you improve transparency for citizens?

I will work diligently to keep up the integrity of all records maintained by the clerk. Providing proper records, having open discussions, and following proper procedures are the foundations in which transparency can be achieved.

Trustee choose two

Name, age:

Patrick Major, 65 (R) (I)

Years in the township?

24 years in the township.

How many meetings have you attended in the last year?

N/A

Education:

High school /self-educated

Occupation:

Owner of wholesale food distribution business based in Atlas Township

Government-related experience:

Served on the Atlas Township Fire Advisory Board, the Atlas Township Zoning Ordinance Advisory Board, Atlas Township Trustee, past 4 years, Atlas Township Planning Commission, past 4 years.

Why are you running for office?

It is my turn to give back to the community, I have enjoyed the benefits of Atlas and I hope to help keep the township a great place to live.

What is your plan to help improve the township’s economic condition?

I will strive to keep the township on its fiscally responsible path by not overspending and continue to look for innovative ways to save the township money.

What will you change in Atlas Township in the next four years?

I will continue to work to maintain Atlas as a great place to live, look for our new bike path and maybe a new county park in Atlas in the next 4 years.

How will you improve transparency for citizens?

I will work to improve our current transparency as opportunities and technologies present themselves in the future.

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Name: Barry June (R) (I)

Age: N/A

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What is your plan to help improve the township’s economic condition?

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What will you change in Atlas Township in the next four years?

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How will you improve transparency for citizens?

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