Shannon Dare Wayne
Shannon Wayne earned a high school diploma from Kimball High School. Wayne earned a bachelor's degree from Lawrence Technological University in 1998, a graduate degree from Lawrence Technological University in 2003, and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 2020. Her career experience includes working as an engineering manager.
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Housing & Infrastructure: “Shannon Dare Wayne is a lifelong Michigander who has called Milan home for 22 years. Raised in a blue-collar union family, she learned early on the value of hard work, service, and standing up for others. She has served on the Milan City Council for over 4 years and currently serves as the Mayor Pro Tem.”
(Campaign website) Healthcare: “Shannon has also worked at Ford Motor Company for almost 30 years, building a career focused on problem-solving, efficiency, and accountability. She and her husband, Kevin, are proud to be raising their three children in the 31st District and remain deeply committed to the community they call home.”
(Campaign website) Elections & Government Reform: “Shannon Dare Wayne is running to bring her experience, dedication, and proven leadership to Michigan’s 31st District. Any contribution you can make to the campaign helps Shannon and her team connect with voters, organize community events, and build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous district for everyone.”
(Campaign website) Laura M. Perry
Laura Perry earned a high school diploma from St. Mary Catholic Central High School, a bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University in 2009, and a graduate degree from the University of Toledo in 2011. Perry's career experience includes working as a business owner.
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Housing & Infrastructure: “Economic Opportunity & Affordability: Laura's policy approach centers on reducing household and business costs through tax and regulation refrom; eliminating the state property tax for seniors and veterans with the goal of extending to all homestead owners. Support for small businesses, and workforce development.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Energy, Utilities & Environment: “Laura is committed to examining and reforming how the costs of large industrial developments, including electricity infrastructure and grid upgrades, are allocated to ratepayers.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Energy, Utilities & Environment: “The approach includes evaluating the economic effects of state energy policies and renewable energy requirements on electricity rates, grid reliability, business competitiveness, and long-term affordability for residential and commercial ratepayers.”
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