Brad Francis (Springfield City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Brad Francis

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Springfield City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bellevue High School

Graduate

Liberty University

Personal

Birthplace

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Religion

Christian

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Brad Francis ran for election to the Springfield City Council At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Francis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brad Francis provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 24, 2024:

• Birth date: July 14, 1982
• Birth place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• High school: Bellevue High School
• Bachelor's: University of Olivet, 2007
• Graduate: Liberty University
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Writer / Editor
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Springfield City Council At-large (3 seats)

Brad Francis, Adam Gregory, Christy Kincaid, and Thomas Riley ran in the general election for Springfield City Council At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Brad Francis (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Adam Gregory (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Christy Kincaid (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Thomas Riley (Nonpartisan)

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Brad Francis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Francis' 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'm a father and Springfield resident and I'm simply looking for the chance to be involved in making our community better. In real life, I'm an editing team lead for a digital marketing company based in the Salt Lake City area.

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?

• Basically, I'm here to listen, learn, and collaborate with other council members and Springfield residents to make this a community that works for all of us. I believe that we're stronger together than we are separately.
• I would love to increase community engagement and build the identity of a Springfield resident. We're a small town, but we have a lot to offer. I would like to lead efforts to get the neighborhood more involved in local government and making their voices heard.
• We're in a great spot with an easy commute to Battle Creek, Marshall, Portage, Kalamazoo, and more. If we can encourage and incentivize affordable housing and promote our town well, we may be able to attract more residents who are looking for a quiet home to return to after working in larger cities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm interested in making sure out community is a safe, inviting home for all residents. Tolerance and acceptance are top priorities and I want to lead from the city council with policies that support these ideals.

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

Integrity, transparency, and accountability

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

The most important responsibilities are the ability to listen and learn. We represent the people of our community—that's at the core of this post.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I read all sorts of books, but I get most passionate about fiction. So I think I'd have to choose "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell" by Susanna Clarke. It's funny, epic, and full of magic. I'm not sure how many times I've reread it and recommended it to others.

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

Gosh, songs get stuck in my head constantly until I can exorcise them by listening to them (possibly more than once). This is weird but the most recent one just might be "Rock On" by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem—who, yes, are Muppets. I've also had the acoustic version of AJR's "Inertia" in my head a lot.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience is always valuable, but I think this is a good starter position for someone new to government. As long as someone has the right attitude and comes looking to work together, prior experience shouldn't be required.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Calhoun County Democratic Party

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Nothing should be hidden from voters.

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