Richard Brandt
Candidate for Library Board Member, Parchment Community Library
Background
- Occupation
- Data engineering manager, Ascension Health; adjunct faculty, KVCC
Appointed to the Parchment Community Library board in November 2025 and serves as its treasurer. Data engineering manager at Ascension Health and adjunct faculty member at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes seeking philanthropic donations to protect library funding
ReportParchment Community Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“looking for additional sources of philanthropic donations to protect the viability of the district”
Economy & jobs
Supported library staff pay increases covering inflation
ReportParchment Community Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'm proud that we were able to approve pay increases this year that cover inflation and more”
Government & transparency
Pledges to protect the widest possible access to library materials
ReportParchment Community Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My highest priority as a trustee is ensuring the widest possible access to information, entertainment, and shelter from the elements”
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
- Parchment Community Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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