Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 75 candidates running for elected positions in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. In the days leading up to the Michigan Primary on August 4, Watershed will publish the questionnaires it received back to supplement our election preview. Bernard L. Saxman, a Republican candidate for Leonidas Township Supervisor, filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.

Name: Bernard L. Saxman

Age: 84

Address: 53262 Fulton Rd., Leonidas, MI 49066

Occupation: Supervisor 

Incumbent: Yes

Family (optional): Yes 

How long have you resided in the area you seek to represent?

84 years 

Why are you seeking the position of Leonidas Township Supervisor?

To finish the job. 

What is the role of a Leonidas Township Supervisor, and why are you uniquely qualified to fill that role?

Been doing it for several years and also longtime resident. 

Are you familiar with the poverty rate in the district where you are running for office?
Yes 

Why do you think people are poor?

No answer 

What does the Leonidas Township Supervisor Department do right, and how do you intend to maintain or expand this?

Making Community better for all. 

What could the Leonidas Township Supervisor do better, and how do you intend to facilitate this happening?

Continue to make community better for all.

What is your position on the Black Lives Matter Movement?

All Lives Matter 

What do you think are the central issues behind the Black Lives Matter Movement?

No answer

What is your position on police reform?

They are doing good job if let do their jobs. 

What is your take on the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

As good as possible.  

What is your take on the COVID-19 response in your district?

Good 

Do you support increased pandemic testing and tracing measures?

Yes

What will be your response to the climbing rate of jobless claims?

No answer 

What do you think are your prospective constituents’ biggest everyday challenges?

No answer  

What measures will you work to put in place to address those challenges?

No answer

With public revenues already significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the economy, how will you address cashflow problems for the public bodies in your district and under your watch?

Watch Spending 

What is your favorite thing about the district in which you are running?

It is my home. 

What else would you like us to know about you?

No answer