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City of Niles Council Member - Ward 1

4 year termThe Council serves as the legislative branch of city government and handles the fiscal responsibilities of the city

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    Jamie Bennett
    (NP)

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    Krystal Rose McCully
    (NP)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will be your top two priorities and how would you address them?

Campaign Phone 269-357-1067
Education BS Chemistry
Community Service Planning Commission, Fort St Joseph Advisory Committee, NAACP Member
I’m running for City Council because our Ward deserves a representative who starts by listening. I’m not coming in with a personal agenda; I’m coming in with an open ear and a commitment to teamwork. Our neighborhood is at its best when we work together, not against each other.

I want to be the teammate on Council who focuses on the things that matter to your daily life: keeping our neighborhoods walkable and safe, supporting our local shops, and ensuring smart growth that respects our small-town charm.
Campaign Phone 574-703-8873
Education A.A. Political Science, Lake Michigan College 2023; B.S. Political Science Central Michigan University 2024; Undergraduate Certificate in Lawmaking and Legal Processes, Central Michigan University 2024; MPA Law and Public Policy, Liberty University 2026
Training Leadership Certificate, National Society of Leadership and Success 2023; Executive Leadership Certificate, Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity 2024, Advanced Leadership Certificate, National Society of Leadership and Success 2025
Community Service Rotary Club of Greater Niles 2026-present, Niles Service League 2026-present, Niles Scream Park 2021-present, Niles Band Boosters 2021-2022, Niles Athletic Boosters 2021-2022, BSA Troop 579 2017-2024
I will work to lower cost of living for Niles residents by voting "No" to any proposal that would raise taxes or utilities, and perform a forensic audit of the city budget to discover and eliminate unnecessary spending. I will also fight against a data center being built in Niles, doing anything in my power to prevent it and save our city's land and resources.