Jason Sprague (Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Board At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Jason Sprague

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Independent

Candidate, Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Board At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 5, 2025

Education

High school

Northview High School

Bachelor's

Wabash College, 2005

Graduate

Miami University, 2010

Ph.D

The University of Iowa, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Religion

None

Profession

Lecturer

Contact

Campaign website

Jason Sprague (independent) ran in a special election to the Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Board At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the special general election on August 5, 2025.^[source]

Sprague completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jason Sprague provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 11, 2025:

• Birth date: April 24, 1983
• Birth place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• High school: Northview High School
• Bachelor's: Wabash College, 2005
• Graduate: Miami University, 2010
• PhD: The University of Iowa, 2019
• Gender: Male
• Religion: None
• Profession: Lecturer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

Special general election for Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Board At-large

Gigi Jones, Elizabeth Corder, and Jason Sprague ran in the special general election for Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioner Board At-large on August 5, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Gigi Jones (D)
	Submit photo	Elizabeth Corder (L)
	Submit photo	Jason Sprague (Independent)

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Jason Sprague completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sprague'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 lived in Ypsilanti Township since 2016. I have a wife and five-year-old child, and the whole family enjoys using Ypsilanti’s parks. I have a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Iowa and teach World Religions at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I am originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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 want neighborhoods and communities to be involved in their parks. They should provide input into park projects and improvements.
• I have attended every Park Commission meeting this year and intend to attend every meeting when I am elected.
• I want our parks to host more events to generate interest in the parks and additional revenue to update and maintain the parks.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public policy should be set with proper transparency, communication, and stakeholder input.

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

Elected officials should be honest and engaged.

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

I show up and I'm engaged with the community.

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

Elected officials should do what is in the best interest of their constituents and follow their best judgment.

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

I remember the first Gulf War when I was 7.

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

My first job was bagging apples and making cider at an apple orchard. I held the job in the summer and early fall when I was 15.

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

No. This is a local political position that should not require any previous experience in either government or politics.

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

Being present, attentive, and engaged are the most important skills or qualities one should have in this position.

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