Michael Andrew Thompson
Candidate for Council Member (by ward), City of Niles, Ward 4
Background
Niles City Council member (Ward 4); founded the nonprofit Niles Infrastructure Council. U.S. Marine Corps veteran (1987–1991) of operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes taxation, which he describes as theft
ReportCity of Niles - Council Member - Ward 4 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The entire foundation of "government" is based entirely on theft ("taxes")”
Roads & infrastructure
Led founding of a nonprofit for sidewalk maintenance
ReportCity of Niles - Council Member - Ward 4 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Within 3 years it should be spending more on sidewalk maintenance alone than the city does”
Government & transparency
Pledges to vote no as his main responsibility
ReportCity of Niles - Council Member - Ward 4 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Voting no!”
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Berrien County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Unofficial candidate list, November 3, 2026 State General Election (Berrien County)
Election filing · Berrien County Clerk · berriencounty.org
- City of Niles - Council Member - Ward 4 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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