Jen Strebs
Jen Strebs earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 2019. Strebs' career experience includes working as a mental health professional.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “"I've known Jen for a good long time and she has always been one to do what she says she's going to do. She's a voice for all of us and I want to see that voice elevated." —Amy Campbell Community Leader”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “"I have had opportuntites to work with Jen and in each opportunity Jen has provided important support and insights. I had a 30+ year career of working with state legislators and political leaders, and Jen has all she needs to successfully represent our community in Lansing." - Greg Rosine Retired WMU Vice President”
(Campaign website) Elections, voting & government reform: “""I am supporting chair Strebs because she understands the issues facing our community. As a long time local elected official Jen has proven time and time again she will go to Lansing to fight for us, not Washington's special interests. She knows the community and knows how government works. I fully support her candidacy and encourage others to cast their ballot for Jen Strebs." - John Taylor Kalamazoo County Board Vice Chair”
(Campaign website) Rafael Wolf
Rafael Wolf was born in Berlin, Germany. He earned a high school diploma from Arvada West High School, a bachelor's degree from Davenport University (then Davenport College) in 2002, and a bachelor's degree from Grace Bible College in 2002. Wolf's professional experience includes working in information technology consulting, adult foster care, mall security, newspaper delivery, as a dishwasher, handyperson helper, landlord, UPS truck packer, lawn mower, and cashier. He has been affiliated with Portage Rotary, Buy Local, and Fair Food Matters.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “I admire many but be your own person. Assert your individuality. Don't intentionally be like anyone. Maximize the individual and their interests.”
(Campaign website (via Ballotpedia)) Housing: “I have a reading list on my website at https://bit.ly/4g9LYXW where I list a number of books important in understanding many of my conclusions. None of those books are currently from Libertarian authors. Some are conservatives, socialists, Marxists, etc from other political philosophies that show you how the world works. Once you understand how the world works, through money and power, you can then understand what not to do so you may serve actual people that voted you into office to serve their best interests!”
(Campaign website (via Ballotpedia)) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “The most important characteristics and principals for an elected official are to understand history and economics. Both will teach you that the country is primarily run by contract law. The US is a "business model" and it serves business interests that perpetually desire wealth accumulation and preservation. It does not currently serve the interests of "the people". With that in mind we need to elect individuals that have political philosophies of minimal government for maximum individual freedom and who do not serve corporate interests picking winners or losers but rather, promote market based competition whenever possible.”
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