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Joy Jennings for Spring Arbor Township Trustee

Meet Joy

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Dear Spring Arbor Neighbors,

Spring Arbor Township is my home and community. As a Spring Arbor University (SAU) graduate and resident, I care about uplifting our township to its best potential. As a social worker, the value of service defines my posture towards life with the primary goals of helping people in need and addressing social problems. As a Township Trustee, I would work hard to better our community and hear the needs of my neighbors.

I worked for the State of Michigan for five years, which provided me direct insight into how our state’s government functions. My first role working for the state was as a foster care case manager in Jackson County where I learned about problem solving, systemic impacts, policy execution, and assessing needs. In my Master of Social Work program at MSU, I completed coursework related to policy analysis, budgeting, organizational management, and community engagement, which has provided me with essential skills for political participation.

Because of my background as a mental health therapist, I am inspired to approach people and issues with empathy, understanding, and a trauma-informed perspective. I have loved to be involved in my community; for example, I was in student government at SAU and the student coordinator for the Action Jackson mentoring program. Now, I have knocked on over 1000 doors since May to hear what people care about in our township.

While I am on the ballot as a Democrat, I believe local politics should be about understanding the community, advocating for people’s needs, and building a thriving town rather than partisan divides. I have enjoyed my conversations with people at their doors and found common ground regardless of party affiliation.

I am excited for this campaign to be my next avenue of service. When you see me around town or knocking on your door, I look forward to discussion about your perspectives, needs, and hopes for our community. Enjoy Community. Enjoy Spring Arbor.

Sincerely,

Joy R. Jennings

Empower and Enliven

MISSION STATEMENT

Represent Spring Arbor Township by uplifting the voices of the community to create an empowered and enlivened locality.

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