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Board of Trustees Member, Lake Michigan College

6 Year Term

Vote for
3
Term
6 years
Candidates
6
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A community college trustee is one of the board members who set policy, approve the budget and hire the president of the college.

Education

  • Brian EdlefsonNo party listed

    • Supports technical training alongside critical thinking skills
  • Julia Gourley DonohueNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Cynthia MillerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Vicki BurghdoffNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Debra JohnsonNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Mary Jo TomasiniNo party listed

    • Pledges to keep LMC affordable while adapting to employers
    • Supports stronger partnerships with K-12, universities and businesses

Economy & jobs

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