Jackie Beck (Park Township Supervisor, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Jackie Beck

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Independent

Candidate, Park Township Supervisor

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Graduate

Arizona State University, 1998

Personal

Religion

Lutheran

Profession

Entrepreneur

Contact

Campaign website

Jackie Beck (independent) ran for election to the Park Township Supervisor in Michigan. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Jackie Beck provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 1, 2024:

• Graduate: Arizona State University, 1998
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Lutheran
• Profession: Entrepreneur
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Park Township Supervisor

Steve Spoelhof and Jackie Beck ran in the general election for Park Township Supervisor on November 5, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Steve Spoelhof (R)
	Submit photo	Jackie Beck (Independent)

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Park Township Supervisor

Steve Spoelhof ran in the Republican primary for Park Township Supervisor on August 6, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Steve Spoelhof

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jackie Beck completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beck'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 frugal, straightforward, and kind. Some of my best qualities are the ability to see things from multiple points of view, being detail-oriented and thorough, and remaining calm under pressure. I've lived in Park Township for a little over 3 years, and previously lived in West Michigan as a child. I'm happy to be back in such a fabulous place!

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?

• My number one priority will be increasing communication between the Board of Trustees and the constituents they serve, and between the township and the public as a whole.
• Making sure that future generations continue to have easy, walkable access to the beaches is critical. This isn’t something that should be reserved for the rich, or require a car.
• I am a frugal person, and don’t believe in wasting anyone’s money. I’m not a huge fan of our high property taxes, and do not want to increase those. I believe in being fiscally responsible, and that I should take even more care with taxpayer money than I do my own. That’s my promise to you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Enhancing the well-being and overall experience of Park Township residents. I believe in being a careful steward of our resources so that we can continue to enjoy everything the township has to offer.

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

Integrity, and a willingness to listen and understand.

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

In addition to attending and voting at meetings like other the other Board of Trustees members do, the township supervisor has extra duties.

The supervisor helps set the meeting agenda, moderates and facilitates the Board of Trustees meetings, maintains records, helps develop the budget, works with the township manager, signs new ordinances that are approved (along with the Clerk), and acts as the agent for the township.

But key is acting in the best interests of the township and its residents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the world a better place, at least in some small measure, and I would like my family to remember all the times we laughed together. If those two things happen, that is enough for me. I don't need my name on a plaque or to go down in history, but I do need to make a difference.

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

The ability to listen, understand, and remain calm in the face of pressure. Clear communication is also key, along with the ability to moderate township meetings and interact with the public.

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