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. Betty Louise Grindel, a Republican candidate for Flowerfield Township Trustee, filled out our questionnaire. These are her answers.
Name: Betty Louise Grindel
Age: 74
Address: 13826 M-216 Marcellus, MI 49067
Occupation: Retired Elementary School Secretary for Three Rivers Schools
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How long have you resided in the area you seek to represent?
All my life. Resided in Flowerfield Twp. for 73 years.
Why are you seeking the position of Flowerfield Township Trustee?
Both Trustee positions became vacant and I believe I could be a voice for the people.
What is the role of a Flowerfield Township Trustee, and why are you uniquely qualified to fill that role?
Trustees have an equal voice in Legislative and administrative governmental decisions within the jurisdiction of the township board.
Are you familiar with the poverty rate in the district where you are running for office?
No answer
Why do you think people are poor?
No answer
What does the Flowerfield Township Trustee Department do right, and how do you intend to maintain or expand this?
The Trustee has a voice for the people and vote for the good of our township.
What could the Flowerfield Township Trustee do better, and how do you intend to facilitate this happening?
Our Trustees have done a good job. I hope to continue their work.
What is your position on the Black Lives Matter Movement?
No answer
What do you think are the central issues behind the Black Lives Matter Movement?
No answer
What is your position on police reform?
I support our police! I’m grateful we have them!
What is your take on the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
No answer
What is your take on the COVID-19 response in your district?
No answer
Do you support increased pandemic testing and tracing measures?
I do support increased testing.
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?
No answer
What is your favorite thing about the district in which you are running?
The people that live in my district.
What else would you like us to know about you?
Have served as our Township Clerk for 10 years. Served on our Board of Review, Zoning Board of Appeals. Worked on numerous Election Boards.
