Brandell Adams (Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

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Brandell Adams

Democratic Party

Candidate, Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Saginaw Valley State University, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Chicago, IL

Religion

Protestant

Profession

Administrator

Contact

Campaign website

Brandell Adams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Brandell Adams provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2024:

• Birth date: February 13, 1990
• Birth place: Chicago, Illinois
• High school: Bridgeport Community High School
• Bachelor's: Saginaw Valley State University, 2019
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Protestant
• Profession: Administrator
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Brandell Adams, Roberta Placher, Calvin Williams, Bruce Kuznicki, and Cheryl McFarland ran in the general election for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Brandell Adams (D)
	Submit photo	Roberta Placher (D)
	Submit photo	Calvin Williams (D)
	Submit photo	Bruce Kuznicki (R)
	Submit photo	Cheryl McFarland (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Brandell Adams, Roberta Placher, and Calvin Williams ran in the Democratic primary for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
		Brandell Adams
	Submit photo	Roberta Placher
	Submit photo	Calvin Williams

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Bruce Kuznicki ran in the Republican primary for Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Bruce Kuznicki

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandell Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brandell Adams is a 34 year old Bridgeport Township native, graduating from Bridgeport High School in 2008. Brandell then went on to attain an A.S. in Business at Cornerstone University before finishing his B.A. in Psychology at Saginaw Valley State University.

Brandell was appointed to the Michigan Board of Psychology by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and serves as Chair of the Disciplinary Committee. Brandell has served as Bridgeport Township Trustee since 2021 by way of appointment, being duly elected in 2022. Brandell is currently the Second Chance Pell Coordinator, Work Study/Student Employment Coordinator, Co-President of BFSA, and Chair Emeritus of the Council on Innovation Belonging and Equity at Delta College.

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?

• Revitalize and grow our business community
• Create a safe environment for families
• Eliminate blight and modernize local government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Small business growth and expanding the tax base

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Township Trustee is a local legislative office.

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

Read Hobbes and Locke.

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

Focus, courage, integrity, humility, and vision

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

Attend and engage in Board Meetings, interact with residents, lead staff, encourage economic growth

What legacy would you like to leave?

Bringing humility and integrity back into public service

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

N/A

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

Not necessary but certainly welcome

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

All office holders should lose the ego and work for the citizens they serve. Full stop.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

See above.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency and government accountability are paramount. Anything less is intolerable.

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