Kenyetta V. Dotson
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Kenyetta V. Dotson was an at-large member of the Flint City School District in Michigan. She assumed office in 2014. She left office in 2020.
Dotson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 69. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 2, 2022.
Dotson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kenyetta Dotson was born in Flint, Michigan. She served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1996. Dotson earned an associate degree from Mott Community College in 1996, a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2006, and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University in 2010. As of 2022, Dotson was pursuing a doctorate at Ashland University. Her career experience includes working as a director. Dotson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Flint Charter Township Board of Review, member
- National Gun Violence Prevention Cohort
- ReCAST (Resiliency in Communities after Stress and Trauma)
- Flint Child Health and Development Fund Advisory Board
- Voices for Children, Planning Committee
- Flint Lead Exposure Registry, co-chair
- YWCA, board member
- Flint Board of Education, board member
- Priority Children, board member
Elections
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Jasper Martus defeated Jesse Couch and Adam Childress in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jasper Martus (D)  | 56.3 | 21,007 |
| Jesse Couch (R) | 41.0 | 15,311 | ||
 | Adam Childress (L) | 2.7 | 991 | |
| Total votes: 37,309 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Jasper Martus defeated Jenifer Almassy and Kenyetta V. Dotson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jasper Martus | 39.0 | 3,776 |
 | Jenifer Almassy | 30.6 | 2,963 | |
 | Kenyetta V. Dotson | 30.4 | 2,948 | |
| Total votes: 9,687 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Jesse Couch advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jesse Couch | 100.0 | 5,667 | |
| Total votes: 5,667 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 69
Adam Childress advanced from the Libertarian convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 69 on July 10, 2022.
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Campaign finance
2014
The election in Flint featured three at-large seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbents Betty Ramsdell and Blake Strozier and challenger Kenyetta V. Dotson defeated Leon A. El-Alamin, Aron Gerics, Alexis A. Love, DeWaun Robinson, Joseph W. Whiteside and Kirk Whitmore Sr. for the seats. Whitmore informally withdrew from the race in September 2014, but since the withdrawal deadline had already passed on July 25, 2014, he still appeared on the ballot.[2] Board member David Davenport did not file for re-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Kenyetta V. Dotson |
20.8% | 9,177 | |
| Nonpartisan | Blake Strozier Incumbent |
16.6% | 7,308 | |
| Nonpartisan | Betty Ramsdell Incumbent |
15% | 6,587 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alexis A. Love | 11.7% | 5,156 | |
| Nonpartisan | DeWaun Robinson | 9.4% | 4,123 | |
| Nonpartisan | Leon A. El-Alamin | 8.5% | 3,740 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kirk Whitmore Sr. | 7.3% | 3,205 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph W. Whiteside | 6.8% | 2,973 | |
| Nonpartisan | Aron Gerics | 3.4% | 1,502 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 251 | |
| Total Votes | 44,022 | |||
| Source: Genesee County Election Division, "Summary Report," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Dotson reported $2,747.38 in contributions and $863.14 in expenditures during the election, which left her with $1,884.24 on hand according to the Genesee County Election Division.[3]
Endorsements
Dotson received endorsements from The Flint Journal and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee.[4][5]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kenyetta V. Dotson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dotson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I have always felt there was a calling on my life. My desire and willingness to see success in others is rooted in my personal story of growth, strength, and determination. As my history dictates, I will continue to work diligently to promote awareness, to improve quality of life, and create opportunities and access for families experiencing social and economic barriers. I remain heavily involved in the issues of fairness, equality, social justice, violence prevention, and longevity for today’s youth and families.
- I am a veteran of the United States Army, having served six (6) years, a social worker, and mental health professional, who takes pride in being able to help people, strengthen families, and build safer and stronger communities.
- I have heard the voice of the people loud and clear. People and families throughout the District have stated they DO NOT feel valued and their voice is not being heard, As a result, it is necessary to have a trusted advocate in Lansing carrying the voice, personal experiences, and needs of the people forward. Being a leader who has served over 25 years dedicating time and energy to making Genesee County and the State of Michigan a better place to live. I am a driven advocate for Community, Education, and Family..
Promoting safe neighborhoods and environments
Increasing access to mental health services and reducing the stigma
Creating a thriving economy that values and respects the active participation of all
I would say, I look up my supportive family and community. They give me pause as I reflect on the woman I am today, i.e., caregivers, family members, a strong network of friends, and colleagues that caused me, even in my lowest moments to feel important, valued, and capable of being an agent of change, and a true contributor to society. Ubuntu says, "I am because you are," which includes the following values communality, respect, dignity, acceptance, sharing, co-responsibility, humaneness, social justice, fairness, personhood, morality, group solidarity, compassion, joy, love, fulfilment, conciliation, etc..
I am known for optimizing resources to achieve the core mission and vision to provide extensive channels of communication to our most vulnerable and marginalized citizens.
I have verifiable success in managing complex initiatives, creating value-added programs, driving successful community connections while improving the stability and core outcomes to better aide and meet the needs of Citizens
Together, we build community. It takes all of us. Caesar Chavez once said, "We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.”
I realized on this day, the fragility of our Democracy and how we as people must find common ground to work together, communicate together for the betterment of our County, people, and families.
Secondly, my first actual job with a paycheck was at McDonald's where I learned about teamwork and what it means to part of the working-class, and the necessity of making a livable wage. My humble beginnings with a lemonade stand and working at McDonald's helped me to become the woman I am today who values hard work, service, and perseverance.
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Recent news
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2022
- ↑ Mlive, "List of candidates for Flint school board whittled to 8 as Kirk Whitmore Sr. steps down," September 8, 2014
- ↑ Genesee County Election Division, "Genesee County," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Mlive, "Flint Journal endorsement: Our choices for Flint Board of Education," October 19, 2014
- ↑ East Village Magazine, "FGCC endorses candidates, millages," October 14, 2014
| 2014 Flint City School District Elections | |
| Genesee County, Michigan | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Betty Ramsdell • Incumbent, Blake Strozier • Kenyetta V. Dotson • Leon A. El-Alamin • Aron Gerics • Alexis A. Love • DeWaun Robinson • Joseph W. Whiteside • Kirk Whitmore Sr. |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
