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Saginaw Township Clerk

Duties: The Saginaw Township Clerk administers elections, managers, the financial operations of the Township, and is the official record keeper of all township books and records.Term: 4 yearsVote for no more than 1.

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    Lisa Y. Ingram
    (Dem)

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    Janet M. Deneen
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What are 2-3 strengths of which your township can be proud? Why do you see these as strengths?

What civic organizations or non-profits have you been an active member of in recent years?

What particular skills and experiences do you have that would be beneficial for this office?

What are the most important challenges facing this office and how do you propose to address them?

Why are you running for office?

Occupation/Current Position Computer programmer /non-profit manager
Education Bachelor of Science- University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
My township can be proud of my organization skills and my efficiency. I view these as strengths because they have allowed me to leverage these skills into different avenues to serve my community whether that be through non-profit organizations or volunteering in the community. Organization and efficiency are my 2 strengths that I pride myself in.
Saginaw County Democratic Party, School Parent organizations(Heritage, Handley, SASA), NAACP, Girl Scouts,NAACP
I have worked many elections for many years, in various roles , including precinct chair. I am organized and efficient. I pay great attention to details.
the political climate is such that I worry about eligible and registered voters being able to exercise their right to vote. I will maintain an environment where people will feel safe to exercise their right to vote.
I am running because I have had the priveilege of calling Saginaw Township home for the past 25 years. I have raised my family in this community and it is a community, I am dedicated to serving. I want to be the next Township Clerk because I want to protect and guarantee Voter Equality, Voter Education and Electoral Integrity.
Occupation/Current Position Manager, Retired from The Dow Chemical Company
Facebook @JanetDeneenMichigan
Education Carrollton High School; Delta College; Spring Arbor University: Bachelor of Arts in Management
Saginaw Township is an ideal community to live, work and play. A few of its strengths are Public Safety, strong schools and community involvement. The Saginaw Township Business Association, Party on McCarty, Center Courts and the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex are examples of the many opportunities for the community to come together.
Women’s Ministry Leader at my church Underground Railroad The Partnership Center Saginaw Area Fireworks Republican Caucus of Saginaw County
Budget & Financial Discipline, Strategic Planning, Records Management, Project Management
One of the challenges is fiscal responsibility while maintaining quality services to the residents of Saginaw Township.
I am committed to keeping the Clerk’s Office running efficiently and to stay within budget; with a focus on service to all neighbors in Saginaw Township. Saginaw Township has been my family’s home since 1986, and I would be honored to serve my hometown.