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Richland Village Trustee Choose 3

The village council is responsible for making decisions necessary for the operation of the community on behalf of the citizens. Decisions made on village matters by council members often consist of budgetary, human resources, allocation of resources, policy and procedures.Six members. Four-year term.

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Alan Ackley (N)

Biographical Information

Age 69
Occupation / Current Position Retired Engineer from Graphic Packaging, Battle Creek Mill
Education BSME from WMU
Experience & Qualifications 40+ years of engineering experience including energy systems management, operations and maintenance support, and project management. Church finances as deacon and treasurer. Tax Preparation experience with HRBlock, and AARP
Campaign Mailing Address 8099 Robinbrook, Richland
Campaign Email aackley1@comcast.net
Campaign Twitter/X Handle NA

What are your top three priorities for the office you seek? What do you hope to accomplish?

Understanding where our 9.5 mills go, and is it being used wisely. Improve communications between board and residents, and amongst residents. Understand, and respond to, the needs of the community.

What essential talents, skills and experiences would you bring to your village?

Good listener (Don’t talk to my wife) Good with numbers and problem solving (If it was the Titanic, we’d figure it out) Experience at managing chaos

What policies and programs will you promote to enhance citizen representation and engagement in the wellbeing of our communities and the democratic process?

Getting out and talking to people, especially as I walk my dog every morning

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Randy Hilliker (N)

Biographical Information

Age 61
Occupation / Current Position Engineer
Education Mechanical Engineer
Experience & Qualifications Limited experience. Years behind me, wisdom, common sense & a desire to improve things.
Campaign Mailing Address 8717 E DE Ave
Campaign Email randyhill1964@gmail.com

What are your top three priorities for the office you seek? What do you hope to accomplish?

More involvement in community issues.

What essential talents, skills and experiences would you bring to your village?

Engineer, working knowledge and involvement in civics and remedial levels of government. I live here and want to be more involved in making it a better place.

What policies and programs will you promote to enhance citizen representation and engagement in the wellbeing of our communities and the democratic process?

Candidate has not yet responded.

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Kim Lewis (N)

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What are your top three priorities for the office you seek? What do you hope to accomplish?

Candidate has not yet responded.

What essential talents, skills and experiences would you bring to your village?

Candidate has not yet responded.

What policies and programs will you promote to enhance citizen representation and engagement in the wellbeing of our communities and the democratic process?

Candidate has not yet responded.