Meet Richard Clanton
Richard can be counted on! He has worked over 20 years for Sears. Richard graduated from Oakland University with a bachelors degree in Social Economics. He is an active member at the Word of Faith Christian Center located in Kentwood.
“Representation and communication should be a
two way street.
My goal is to provide representation and
increase communication
Between the citizens of Kentwood and City Hall.
All voices must be
heard when it concerns your taxes, your safety
and your City’s fiscal Responsibility”.
-Richard Clanton
Background
Richard is married to Deborah, the 62-B District Court Magistrate. He moved to Kentwood in 1992 and since then has been actively involved in our community. Through the experiences listed below, Richard has had the opportunity to experience first-hand Kentwood's growth and community concerns.- Economic Development Corporation
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Planning Commission
- I-96 Access Study Committee
- Kentwood / Grand Rapids Partnership Committee
- 2000 Census Committee
- City of Kentwood Commissioner
- Mayor Pro Tem
- Service Committee Chairman
- Finance Committee
- Capital Improvement Program Chairman
- Brown Field Redevelopment Authority
- Chairman, Michigan Municipal League Region III
- President, Elected Officials Academy
- Trustee, Michigan Municipal
League, Board of Directors
Dear Kentwood Residents
Richard Clanton is seeking election to the
Kentwood City Commission, Ward 1, at the
Tuesday, August 4th Primary Election. Some of
you already know Richard and know of his
commitment to our community. For those of you
who do not, we hope to share with you
information that has persuaded this committee,
Mayor Root and other community leaders that
Richard is the most qualified candidate for the
Kentwood City Commission.
Richard is married to Deborah, the 62-B District Court Magistrate. He moved to Kentwood in 1992 and since then has been actively involved in our community. Richard has served as Secretary of the Kentwood Economic Development Corporation and a member of the Kentwood Zoning Board of Appeals, and Kentwood Planning Commission. As a Planning Commissioner, he has had the opportunity to review numerous development projects and has a firm understanding of this area’s growth concerns. Richard also served on the I-96 Access Study Committee, Kentwood 2000 Census Committee and Kentwood/Grand Rapids Partnership Committee. Richard is currently serving in his 8th year as city commissioner and has been appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.
Richard is concerned with our youth in the community. He is a past career lecturer for the West Michigan Boy Scouts, has served as a class instructor for Junior Achievement, and is a past member of the Grand Rapids Family and Community Task Force (F.A.C.T.).
Richard can be counted on! He has worked over 32 years for Sears, Executive Director for the Downtown YMCA and General Manager for Celebration Cinema. Richard graduated from Oakland University with a bachelors degree in Social Economics. He is an active member at the Word of Faith Christian Center located in Kentwood.
Richard has a vested interest in the continued success of the City of Kentwood. He understands the issues facing Kentwood and would like to share his insight and enthusiasm with the community. He will listen to your concerns and make informed, thoughtful decisions.
Richard would like your support. You can contact him with your concerns anytime at rclanton69@sbcglobal.net, www.richardclanton.org or (616) 455-5257. Thank you for your consideration. Don’t forget to vote for Richard Clanton on Tuesday, August 4th.
“God Bless America”
Richard is married to Deborah, the 62-B District Court Magistrate. He moved to Kentwood in 1992 and since then has been actively involved in our community. Richard has served as Secretary of the Kentwood Economic Development Corporation and a member of the Kentwood Zoning Board of Appeals, and Kentwood Planning Commission. As a Planning Commissioner, he has had the opportunity to review numerous development projects and has a firm understanding of this area’s growth concerns. Richard also served on the I-96 Access Study Committee, Kentwood 2000 Census Committee and Kentwood/Grand Rapids Partnership Committee. Richard is currently serving in his 8th year as city commissioner and has been appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.
Richard is concerned with our youth in the community. He is a past career lecturer for the West Michigan Boy Scouts, has served as a class instructor for Junior Achievement, and is a past member of the Grand Rapids Family and Community Task Force (F.A.C.T.).
Richard can be counted on! He has worked over 32 years for Sears, Executive Director for the Downtown YMCA and General Manager for Celebration Cinema. Richard graduated from Oakland University with a bachelors degree in Social Economics. He is an active member at the Word of Faith Christian Center located in Kentwood.
Richard has a vested interest in the continued success of the City of Kentwood. He understands the issues facing Kentwood and would like to share his insight and enthusiasm with the community. He will listen to your concerns and make informed, thoughtful decisions.
Richard would like your support. You can contact him with your concerns anytime at rclanton69@sbcglobal.net, www.richardclanton.org or (616) 455-5257. Thank you for your consideration. Don’t forget to vote for Richard Clanton on Tuesday, August 4th.
“God Bless America”
Critical Dates
- Primary Election:
First Tuesday in August
(if required) -
General Election:
First Tuesday in November -
City Elections are Non-Partisan
City Elections are held in the Odd Year:
Primary -
first Tuesday following first Monday in August.
General -
first Tuesday following first Monday in
November.
Richard Clanton Christens the New WKTV Truck
