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State Representative, 96th District

Christopher R. Girard

Candidate for State Representative, 96th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Mayor of Bay City
Lives in
Bay City
Campaign website
girardformichigan.com

Mayor of Bay City and a former Bay City commissioner. He spent 14 years as CEO of Do-All Inc., a family business serving people with disabilities, is a former Teamsters Local 486 member and holds a psychology degree from Alma College.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supported Bay City police body cameras as a commissioner.

    Priorities — Chris Girard for State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Chris Girard for State Representative · girardformichigan.com

    “As a City Commissioner, I fought to make sure Bay City police officers had body cameras”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports apprenticeship partnerships among schools, unions and employers.

    Priorities — Chris Girard for State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Chris Girard for State Representative · girardformichigan.com

    “I'll support stronger partnerships between schools, unions, community colleges, and local employers”
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  • Supports cutting red tape for small businesses.

    Priorities — Chris Girard for State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Chris Girard for State Representative · girardformichigan.com

    “I'll work to cut unnecessary red tape, improve access to resources for small businesses”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges to seek funding for roads, bridges and water systems.

    Priorities — Chris Girard for State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Chris Girard for State Representative · girardformichigan.com

    “I'll work with local communities to secure state and federal funding, make sure projects already underway stay on track”
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Health & human services

  • Supports reducing wait times for local mental health care.

    Priorities — Chris Girard for State Rep

    Campaign website · Friends of Chris Girard for State Representative · girardformichigan.com

    “I'll work to strengthen local mental health services, reduce those delays, and make sure families can get help closer to home”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christopher R. Girard on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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