Alex Hawkins
Alex Hawkins began serving in the U.S. Army in 2015. He attended Oakland Community College and earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in 2021. His career experience includes working as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer in the Army and as a congressional aide. Hawkins has been affiliated with the following organizations:
· Ballotpedia
Campaign site
Priorities & campaign themes: “Join thousands of residents from Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township who are helping to build a better future for our community.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Public safety starts with prevention. I will fight for mental health services, violence prevention, and resources that keep our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces safe, without playing political games with public safety.”
(Campaign website) Mark Tisdel
Mark Tisdel was born in Port Huron, Michigan, and lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Tisdel earned a bachelor's degree from Drake University in 1978. His career experience includes working as a medical liability insurance agent and a principal at Backus Payne & Associates. Tisdel has volunteered with the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan, and the Better Business Bureau.
· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia
Campaign site
Economy, jobs & cost of living: “I would like to thank everyone in the 55th District (Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Twp) who took the time to vote in the 2022 General Election. I am honored that the voters chose me to represent them in the State House of Representatives. There is a lot of work to be done within the District and throughout Michigan. My experiences as a small business owner and a public official uniquely combine to offer the 55th District effective representation.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “Having served eight years (2011-2019) on the Rochester Hills City Council, including a four-year term as President, I’ve worked closely with our area’s elected officials, community leaders and residents. They have invested twelve years in me as their area-wide representative. Continuing to represent Rochester’s interests in Lansing seems an ideal way to generate an ongoing return on that investment.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “Since making Rochester Hills my home in 1989, I've been actively involved in the community, contributing as a Cantor at St Andrew’s Catholic Church for over 30 years. My dedication extends to supporting various charitable initiatives, including fundraising concerts for Angels’ Place, and Neighborhood House, Older Persons’ Commission and several other organizations.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Most importantly I’m a father, grandfather, and husband. I've been married to Susan Tisdel for 46 years, who herself was the owner of Susan Tisdel Ink on Main Street in downtown Rochester. Our children—Laura (Tisdel) Burton and Andrew Tisdel—attended Rochester Community Schools and Notre Dame Prep.”
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