Mariah Bryant
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Kalamazoo Public Schools, 6 Year Term
Background
- Occupation
- Director of Programs, Voters Not Politicians
Director of programs at Voters Not Politicians; lists work with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan and service as Kalamazoo County Democratic Party chairperson. Holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree from Albion College.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes trauma-informed crisis procedures to prevent gun violence
ReportKalamazoo Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“create trauma-informed crisis intervention procedures for when a student is in crisis”
Proposes an annual school safety audit gathering community feedback
ReportKalamazoo Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The Board should conduct an annual safety audit to gather feedback from students, staff, and parents”
Education
Proposes more flexible ways for parents to engage with schools
ReportKalamazoo Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will help the district create variety in the ways parents and the community can engage with schools”
Supports steps to reduce absenteeism and enforce rules consistently
ReportKalamazoo Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The district must continue to proactively fight absenteeism, ensure the consistent enforcement of rules across schools”
All sources (2)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Kalamazoo Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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