Kathy D. Vosburg (Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Kathy D. Vosburg

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Republican Party

Candidate, Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Zeeland, Mich.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Accounting

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Kathy D. Vosburg (Republican Party) ran for election to the Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees At-large in Michigan. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Kathy D. Vosburg provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 3, 2024:

• Birth date: February 24, 1952
• Birth place: Zeeland, Michigan
• High school: Grand Rapids South Christian High School
• Bachelor's: Davenport University (Was Detroit College of Business), 1996
• Associate: Davenport College, 1973
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Accounting
• Prior offices held:
  • Chesterfield Township Trustee (2016-Prsnt)
  • Macomb County Commissioner (2003-2016)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
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Elections

General election

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

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	John Grivas (D)
	Submit photo	James R. Lach (D)
		Michelle Merriwether (D)
	Submit photo	Hank Anderson (R)
	Submit photo	Pamela Hornberger (R)
	Submit photo	David Joseph (R)
	Submit photo	Kathy D. Vosburg (R)

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Democratic primary election

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

John Grivas, James R. Lach, and Michelle Merriwether ran in the Democratic primary for Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	John Grivas
	Submit photo	James R. Lach
		Michelle Merriwether

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Republican primary election

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

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Hank Anderson
	Submit photo	Alan Christ
	Submit photo	Robert Finazzo
	Submit photo	Pamela Hornberger
	Submit photo	David Joseph
	Submit photo	Kizy Kizy
	Submit photo	Christopher J. Pierik
	Submit photo	Shane W. Sellers
	Submit photo	Kathy D. Vosburg
	Submit photo	Janice Young
	Submit photo	Nathan van Neste

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kathy D. Vosburg completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vosburg'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.

Current township trustee and have been since 2016. Was Macomb County Commissioner from 2003-2016.

Married with 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren.

Retired Income Tax Consultant.

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?

• Experienced. My experience of 8 years as a township trustee, 14 years as a Macomb County Commissioner and 2 years as an aide to our State Representative have provided the experience needed to promote good policies and ordinances.
• Proven Community Leader. In addition to my elected experience I am an appointed member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Society President, Anchor Bay Rotary member and Metropolitan Affairs Coatition Board Member, and active with the SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments)
• Promote Business. It is imperative that we have policies that allow businesses to grow and succeed in our communities. These businesses offer goods and services on which we rely and provide job opportunities for quality of life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Balanced budget with responsible spending policies and promoting an attractive community in which to thrive.

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

Three major areas come to mind:

1. Townships in Michigan are responsible for zoning, planning, and building permits which impact growth and quality of life.
2. Our township is also responsible for delivery of drinking water and removal of waste water which impact health and quality of life.

3. Assessing the value of property for purposes of taxation at all levels of local government, local and state education, libraries and other voter approved and/or government approved authorities.

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

The Bible because it tells about how we came to be in this world, aspirations, responsibilities, consequences for decision making, and best of all Redemption and forgiveness for things that may have gone wrong.
All our decisions involve multi-faceted issues that need to be dealt with responsibly.

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

Following the Golden Rule.

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

To be able to work on and pass a balanced budget with responsible policies for spending.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I made a difference.

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

Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. At eleven years of age I learned that while death is final on a personal level, the United States Government continued.

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

We can use the informal power of persuasion via membership in government and community organizations. We can use the power of information to connect our residents to help they may need at the federal, state, and county level of government.

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

While it is not required, it's helpful to have been involved in one or more organizations where decision making is a group making effort. Examples include but are not limited to: School Board, Service Club, Homeowner Association, Employment Responsibility or other appointed boards or commissions.

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 and problem solve with tact and sensibility.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We need to be open with our budget deliberations which include decision making at meetings that conform with the Michigan Open Meetings Act and also make available the budget and financial statements via electronic means such as website, e-mail replies, etc.

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