Ann Clark

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Ann Clark

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Henry Ford Community College, 2009

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

Religion

Christian: Methodist

Profession

Fundraiser

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Ann Clark (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wayne County Commission to represent District 13 in Michigan. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ann Clark was born in Detroit, Michigan. She earned an associate degree from Henry Ford Community College in 2009. Her career experience includes working on fundraising as an independent nonprofit consultant and working for the YMCA of Metro Detroit.

Clark has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Wayne County Republican Committee
• Michigan Initiative
• Bloomfield Republican Women’s Club
• Rugiero Promise Foundation
• Guardians of Freedom Michigan

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2022)

General election

General election for Wayne County Commission District 13

Incumbent Sam Baydoun defeated Ann Clark in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Baydoun (D)	64.4	20,772
		Ann Clark (R)	35.3	11,370
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,251
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 13

Incumbent Sam Baydoun defeated Mohammad Mubarak in the Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 13 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Baydoun	80.9	7,108
	Submit photo	Mohammad Mubarak	18.6	1,638
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	41

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 13

Ann Clark defeated Abdullatif Aljahmi in the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 13 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ann Clark	89.8	3,392
	Submit photo	Abdullatif Aljahmi	10.0	376
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	9

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,777
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ann Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an America First Republican candidate who is a 40-year resident of Dearborn, Michigan, with two children and 10 grandchildren. After 18 years working for the YMCA of Metro Detroit, I started my own nonprofit consulting business. In this capacity, I guided and supported nonprofits across Wayne County in creating effective fund development plans through efficient management, relationship building and fundraising strategies. I’m proud to have helped foster several thriving, diverse, and resilient organizations throughout the county.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The building and maintenance of infrastructure and roads are one of the main responsibilities of county government, yet the roads and bridges in Wayne County have been a disaster for years. This is despite the county’s $1.8 billion dollar budget. How is this possible? I commit to having a good, long look at the budget when I’m elected to determine how current funding is allocated and where it can be redirected to fix our infrastructure. The condition of the infrastructure directly affects the county’s economy from the delivery of goods, the safety of our citizens and the businesses in Wayne County. Also, a review of current construction techniques needs to be done. Cheaply made roads and bridges may seem like a quick fix but is not because
• The rights of businesses were decimated during the covid pandemic. While liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries and big box stores were allowed to remain open, small businesses were considered non-essential and ordered to close; they lost revenue, jobs and some never reopened. The success of already over-regulated businesses should not be at the mercy of government agencies. The County Commission adopts and enforces rules establishing the authority of county departments and offices. They play a key role in the checks and balances of the federal and state governments. Commissioners had the ability and should have instructed those departments and offices to not enforce the arbitrary and overreaching mandates of the Michigan governor.
• Over the past 2 years, I have witnessed the Wayne County Commission’s lack of transparency regarding the county’s massive $1.8 Billion budget. Residents should not need a degree in accounting to understand how their county tax dollars are being spent. As a commissioner, I will provide a clear presentation of the county’s finances, assess the current budget to determine where funds are being spent, the effectiveness of county programs, and highlight areas for reduction or elimination. A thorough assessment with complete transparency is needed for Wayne County’s budget.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure, budgets and taxes, the rights of businesses, parents’ rights and medical autonomy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I worked at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit for 18 years. The last 9 years I had the privilege of working for Kenneth C. Isherwood, the Senior Vice President of Financial Development. He encouraged me to go to college and to continue attending additional workshops and classes. He was the first to recognize I was capable of handling more responsibility. He always inspired me. Without his guidance and mentorship, I would not have started my own company and would not be as confident in my professional or personal life as I am today.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

1. Declaration of Independence

2. United States Constitution

3. Michigan Constitution

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and transparency is important not only for a County Commissioner, but for any officeholder.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a self-starter and problem solver. I have been blessed with the ability to look outside of the box, identify a challenge, and create a plan to move a project forward to a positive solution for all parties.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The County has a constitutional obligation to residents and business owners not to hinder their success or create hardship for them. The fact that the County has been directly responsible for the failure of small businesses and for the unemployment of thousands of residents, particularly in the last couple of years cannot be ignored.

The Commission's lack of action to put an end to the Governor’s job-killing, small business destroying mandates caused the closure of numerous businesses and subsequent loss of jobs. Surviving businesses now face increased costs of goods & services due to record inflation. Many will not survive.

Residents and businesses would not require as much help if the County was functioning properly and acting in their best interest. Our community would be better served with improved infrastructure and the removal of COVID and other regulations that increase business costs. Lowering taxes on businesses and property owners would also increase the success of small businesses.

What legacy would you like to leave?

“When I die and you live in this free Constitutional Republic that God led our Founding Fathers to create, you will think, ‘Thank-you Mom for working so hard on political activities.’ But when I die and you live in a socialist, communist, or one-world-order country, you will think, ‘Mom, why didn't you do more?’"
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What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

While not the first historical event to happen in my lifetime, the most significant event was September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was attacked. I was a fundraising consultant working at the American Red Cross office in downtown Detroit. There were televisions in each of the offices for us all to see the event as it unfolded.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

In my senior year, my first job was through my High School’s Co-op Program. I went to school part time and worked for Westborn Chrysler Dealership as a car biller. I kept this job for two years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

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If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would be Wonder Woman so I could use my Lasso of Truth on politicians.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

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What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I’ve never understood why people are dishonest and manipulative. I strive to be genuine and honest -not only toward others but with myself. The truth can be difficult to handle, but so much more could be accomplished in this world if there was more of it. At the end of day, I want to know I did what was right even if it wasn’t what was easy.

Tell us your favorite joke.

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