Tim Hughes (Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

Tim Hughes

Democratic Party

Candidate, Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large

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Last election

August 6, 2024

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Birthplace

Salina, Kan.

Religion

Non-denominational Christian

Profession

Retired

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

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

Biography

Tim Hughes provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2024:

• Birth date: March 24, 1961
• Birth place: Salina, Kansas
• High school: Stow-Munroe Fall High School, Ohio
• Bachelor's: Kent State University, Ohio, 1983
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Non-denominational Christian
• Profession: Retired
• Prior offices held:
  • Rochester, Michigan School Board (1997-1998)
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Local politics should not be hyper partisan. It should be about listening to your neighbors and solving their problems.
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Elections

General election

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

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

		Candidate
		Tim Hughes (D)
	Submit photo	Les Andersen (R)
	Submit photo	Scott Lloyd (R)
	Submit photo	Dan Lowe (R)
	Submit photo	Jim Witkowski (R)
	Submit photo	David Hamann (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

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

Tim Hughes ran in the Democratic primary for Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
		Tim Hughes

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Republican primary election

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

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Les Andersen
	Submit photo	James L. Anderson Jr.
	Submit photo	David DelCorvo
	Submit photo	Greg Durbin
	Submit photo	Travis J. Dwyer
	Submit photo	Robert W. Hanvey
	Submit photo	Scott Lloyd
	Submit photo	Dan Lowe
	Submit photo	Bradley Savino
	Submit photo	Jim Witkowski

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Tim Hughes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hughes' 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 a husband to Joni, a father to Nick & Keli and a grandfather to Conor. I am a retired Automotive Project/Program Manager with over 30 years of experience. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Science from Kent State University. More information on my background and qualifications can be found on my LinkenIn page.

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 to give a voice to the one-third of Marion Township voters who don’t usually vote for Republican candidates. Republicans have a monopoly on the present township board. Conservatively, the township is 25–35% Democrat. Presently, these people don’t have a voice on the board. I would like to be their voice.
• I am running for Marion Township trustee to bring my problem resolution skills -- honed during 20 years in program/project management in automotive -- to local government. I would like to offer those and my other corporate skills to the community I’ve retired to here in Livingston County.
• My goal would be to help the Township develop a way to de-escalate heated encounters like the one we experienced recently around renewable energy project siting. I would look at Renewable Energy Siting evenly, responsibly and with the long-term future in mind while enabling our land to play a key role in meeting our nation’s clean energy targets.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I would look at Renewable Energy Siting evenly, responsibly and with the long-term future in mind while enabling our land to play a key role in meeting our nation’s clean energy targets.

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

It's a township position, so I'm not sure how it's part of state government and the legal system.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Robert F. Kennedy for his compassion for the poor. Gandhi for his love of his people and his self-sacrifice. John Lennon for his loving spirit and his unflinching courage to challenge the powers that be.

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

Books by Tom Peters on corporate management/excellence. Books by Heather Cox Richardson on democracy. Books by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom on organizational management. Any book by Malcom Gladwell.

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

Honesty, integrity, transparency, evenhandedness, problem solving, listening to the community, open to other opinions, resilience, strong convictions.

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

Problem solving skills, evenhandedness, ability to see multiple sides to an issue.

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

Listening to my neighbors and solving their problems.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my children and grandchildren to know I was a man of integrity.

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

The shootings at Kent State in 1970 when I was 9 years old. I lived just 15 minutes from campus and had friends and family who worked there,

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

I had my first paper route at the age of 11 and had it till I was 15.

What is your favorite book? Why?

'The Starfish and the Spider' by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom. It really challenged my understanding of organizational structure and leadership.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Ariel Blum from the book 'Constellation Games' by Leonard Richardson - one of the most interesting and wild books I've ever read.

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

'Revolution' by the Beatles.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Anger, but mostly toward myself. I've had to learn to give myself a break and not judge myself so harshly.

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

None that I'm aware of.Th

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

This is an entry level political office, so I would say no.

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

Listening and problem solving skills.

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

Since it's an entry level government position, I think it's important because it's closer to the constituents.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My son's dad jokes? I can't think of a specific one though.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Livingston County Democrats.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We should be completely transparent and completely accountable,

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