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Regent of the University of Michigan
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Michael SchostakCampaign photo — michaelschostak.com

Michael Schostak

Candidate for Regent of the University of Michigan

Republican

Background

Occupation
Bloomfield Township Treasurer
Lives in
Bloomfield Township
Campaign website
michaelschostak.com

Bloomfield Township Treasurer, elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He was a finance lecturer at Wayne State University's Ilitch School of Business from 2015 to 2019 and earlier an investment banker at Lehman Brothers.

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Photo: Campaign photo — michaelschostak.com

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges spending transparency across U-M's budget

    Michael Schostak for University of Michigan Regent

    Campaign website · Michael Schostak for Regent · michaelschostak.com

    “I'll bring the same discipline to U-M's $15B+ budget — demanding transparency and accountability at every level.”
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Education

  • Proposes at least 60% of undergraduates be Michigan residents

    Michael Schostak for University of Michigan Regent

    Campaign website · Michael Schostak for Regent · michaelschostak.com

    “I'll push for at least 60% of undergraduates to be Michigan residents.”
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  • Proposes removing home equity from U-M financial aid formula

    He also proposes raising the Go Blue Guarantee's income thresholds.

    Michael Schostak for University of Michigan Regent

    Campaign website · Michael Schostak for Regent · michaelschostak.com

    “home equity and small business assets should be removed from the financial aid formula.”
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Housing

  • Supports regents acting to expand Ann Arbor student housing

    Michael Schostak for University of Michigan Regent

    Campaign website · Michael Schostak for Regent · michaelschostak.com

    “The Regents must take an active role in expanding supply and ensuring Ann Arbor remains accessible for Michigan families.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports protecting students' and faculty's free expression

    Michael Schostak for University of Michigan Regent

    Campaign website · Michael Schostak for Regent · michaelschostak.com

    “No student or faculty member should fear for their safety, property, or academic standing because of their beliefs”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Schostak on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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