Bruce Martin Jaquays (Commerce Township Supervisor, Michigan, candidate 2024)

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Bruce Martin Jaquays

Libertarian Party

Candidate, Commerce Township Supervisor

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Lansing, MI

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Bruce Martin Jaquays (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Commerce Township Supervisor in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Bruce Martin Jaquays provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2024:

• Birth date: January 2, 1960
• Birth place: Lansing, Michigan
• High school: Jackson County Western
• Bachelor's: The University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, 1983
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Had Enough?
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Commerce Township Supervisor

Larry E. Gray and Bruce Martin Jaquays ran in the general election for Commerce Township Supervisor on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Larry E. Gray (R)
	Submit photo	Bruce Martin Jaquays (L)

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Commerce Township Supervisor

Larry E. Gray and Ryan Hoppe ran in the Republican primary for Commerce Township Supervisor on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Larry E. Gray
	Submit photo	Ryan Hoppe

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bruce Martin Jaquays completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jaquays' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived in Commerce Township since 1992, I retired from the USPS after 31 years. I'm a graduate of the University of Michigan. I'm a proud father of two daughters, who graduated from WLC. I served on the PTA and was a Band Dad.

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?

• I will do my best to lower the property tax burden of the residents of Commerce Township. We supposedly have one of the lowest tax rates in the area, but it could be lower.
• We have a very good ranking in crime for our size. BUT... our neighbors are better. ???? I will ask questions and look to see how we can improve. I will ask our law enforcement to prioritize crimes with actual victims.
• Traffic is a major headache. There is no easy or inexpensive fix to this problem. Are more roundabouts the answer? I think we need to look around for more creative answers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to lower my township's tax burden. Too many people are on fixed incomes, working two jobs, or coming out of retirement to make ends meet. No one should lose their house to pay for a pickleball court, no matter how nice it looks.

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

I look up to my father and grandfather. I would like to follow Kerry Bentivillo because of the way he handled himself in Congress and with others.

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

Atlas Shrugged, Idiocracy and Brazil come to mind.

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

Openness and being honest. Telling the truth even if it hurts.

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

I'm a hard worker. I have a low tolerance for BS especially if it affects people unfairly.

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

To be a good steward of the money and resources you are entrusted with.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That the tax rate is lower and the budget is balanced, The township debt is eliminated

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The funeral of JFK. My mom put me in front of the tv to watch it. I was almost 4.

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

My first paycheck job was at a major supermarket as a cart wrangler. I held the job for one month as I was going to college soon.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Go Dog Go , it was my first book that I could read and I love reading it too my children.

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

Samwise

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

In Jesus name by Katy Nichole

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

Making new friends

Tell us your favorite joke.

"... should we tell him about the stepping stones?"

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

none

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government must be transparent and held accountable for every tax dollar it spends. These dollars are taken under duress from the residents. Don't pay your taxes and see what happens.

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