Devin Steele (Green Oak Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Devin Steele

Democratic Party

Candidate, Green Oak Township Board of Trustees At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Brighton Area High School

Bachelor's

Hope College, 2021

Personal

Birthplace

Howell, Mich.

Religion

Christian Science

Profession

Administrative assistant

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

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

Biography

Devin Steele provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 4, 2024:

• Birth date: June 3, 1998
• Birth place: Howell, Michigan
• High school: Brighton Area High School
• Bachelor's: Hope College, 2021
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian Science
• Profession: Administrative Assistant
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

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

The following candidates ran in the general election for Green Oak Township Board of Trustees At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Sarah Pearsall (D)
		Devin Steele (D)
	Submit photo	Randall Brake (R)
	Submit photo	Tracey Edry (R)
	Submit photo	Dan Rainko (R)
	Submit photo	James Tuthill (R)
	Submit photo	Trevor Step (L)

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Democratic primary election

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

Sarah Pearsall and Devin Steele ran in the Democratic primary for Green Oak Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Sarah Pearsall
		Devin Steele

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Republican primary election

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

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Green Oak Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Donald E. Atkins
	Submit photo	Randall Brake
	Submit photo	Tracey Edry
	Submit photo	Matt Miller
	Submit photo	Dan Rainko
	Submit photo	Gary A. Spisz Jr.
	Submit photo	James Tuthill

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Endorsements

Steele received the following endorsements.

• Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Devin Steele completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Steele'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 have been a lifelong resident of Green Oak Township. A native of Livingston County, I graduated from Brighton Area High School. I went on to receive my B.A. in theology and ecclesiastical history from Hope College. I currently work as a civilian administrator for the City of Detroit Police Department. I reside here with my partner and our one cat.

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?

• Limiting the development of zonings classified as RM (multi-family) and R2 (single-family) to not see the rural character of our township destroyed.
• Working closely with the Road Commission to ensure that adequate traffic studies are conducted as our township traffic has gotten worse and worse over the years.
• A commitment to never raise taxes. Our township has gotten into the habit of requesting a millage every election. I wish to end that. Let's live within our means!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

On a specific note, ensuring that the township master-plan is upheld. The incumbent Republican board undermines the very master-plan they voted for. Let's keep Green Oak's rural character a hallmark.

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

It ensures accountability in the government process. Trustees are exactly that, the one's we put trust into.

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

Bowling for Columbine, a movie produced by Michael Moore, inspired my political awakening as a young adult.

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

Ensuring that officials are well within the public's reach. You cannot just campaign for 4 months and then disappear. Officials should be heavily involved in the community and they should be visible.

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

Primarily, to ensure the fiduciary health of the township. Balancing budgets and ensuring the bills are paid on-time.

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

Lights by Ellie Goulding.

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

Trustees have tremendous powers in the political process. They are able to pass motions, resolutions, seek clarifications, vote on the Master Plan, and generally drive the township towards a specific direction when all work together.

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

Not necessarily. None of the incumbent trustees had prior experience so in essence I would starting in the same place as they did.

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

An ability to heavily analyze and scrutinize the current affairs of the township. One must be considerably involved, otherwise, their ability to be a team-player for the township is hindered.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The township should be as transparent as possible. Our township could definitely improve on this front. My biggest concern is that our officials currently give themselves tremendous pay raises each year. I would advocate an end to this.

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