Daniel
Perecles
David
Josh
Play Video
Hi, I'm Josh Haley. I reside in Rush Township with my family - my wife, Perecles, and my gents, David and Daniel.
I wear two hats in this community - I'm a local pastor and also on staff for a State Representative in Lansing. I have experience with both state and local government, and I understand the important role of each and how historically they support each other to better represent we, the people.
I feel inspired to run because I am seeing this important balance changing.
I'm running to maintain your individual rights to choose what's best for you, for our farmers and the preservation of their land, and to preserve Shiawassee County's rich heritage.
I believe in the traditional small-town values cherished in this community, the support we see for local businesses, and the love we hold as a community. These are values I want my sons and grandchildren to embrace.
Change is inevitable, but we don't have to lose who we are or our rights in the process.
I'm running to represent you. My name is Josh Haley. I am running for County Commissioner in District 1, and I am asking for your vote.
It’s not about party or moral distinctions; it’s about local people and local government continuing to be allowed to choose what’s best for their citizens.
It is important that you, as citizens, maintain your rights to vote for, discuss, and determine what is best for you, your children, and your community.
My objective is to ensure local people maintain rights to make decisions regarding what happens in their community.
Local governments and their residents are losing both their voice and their ability to run the communities they live in as they know best.
3
2
1
Farmers are being hit by regulations they have no ability to oppose.
Changes dismantling our small-town values and heritage are being mandated, not requested.
Republican Candidate
Endorsements
“Josh is right the guy for the 1st district. He’s a true conservative who fights for the people. He’s got my full support. I’m encouraging everyone I know to support him."
“I am a current member of the County Commission and share its generally conservative values and views. I have worked in local politics with Josh Haley for several years and I believe his views are consistent with those of the commission and the people of Shiawassee County. I think he would be an outstanding addition to the Commission.”
"I wish Josh the best of luck in his race. He has my endorsement. I'd be happy to work him on the Commission."
"As a mayor and county commissioner, I know what it takes to govern. Josh is fully prepared for the job. He will work hard for the people who sent him there. And he will listen to input from those around him. He has my strong endorsement."
Tom Emery, District 7 Commissioner
Rick Ross, President of CTV Shiawassee
"Josh is a strong candidate for county commission. I know him well. He's devoted to everything he does. Believes strongly in servant leadership. He has my full endorsement"
Brad Howard, District 4 County Commissioner
Shelly Ochodnicky, Community Activist & School Board Member
John Plowman, Former Perry Mayor and Former District 7 County Commissioner
“As an elected official at the county level, I know how much devotion it takes to get the job done for the people who entrusted us to work for them. I know Josh well and he will fully devote his time and energy if elected to the county commission. He’s a true conservative leader and he has my enthusiastic endorsement”
Julie Sorenson, Shiawassee County Treasurer
"I want a fighter to stand up for small business owners and our values right here in Owosso. Josh Haley is the kind of county commissioner we need. He will put us first and he'll fight for us. He's got my endorsement!"
Sheila Ralph, Owner Sheila's Styling Salon
“I’ve come to know Josh as a man of principle. He values the heritage of this community and its character. He’s also knowledgeable about local and state government and how they work together. Josh will firmly support local control and he will work hard for the people of Owosso Charter Township as your County Commissioner. He has my full endorsement.”
Steve Schweikert, Owosso Township Supervisor
Personal Priorities
Preservation of our heritage is the most important thing that we have facing out county right now. We do need to expand our tax base to continue the success we have already started, but we can do so without changing our community and losing who we are.
Allow township and county governments to block the development of solar, wind, and Electric Vehicle battery production if their elected leadership decide.
Private property matters, but so does local government’s ability to determine what is best for their communities. We need the people of the local community to determine what is best for the place they call home. Preservation of our agricultural heritage is key to making sure we remain who we are
1
Preserve our Farmland
Use increased and existing revenue to go towards protecting our community from crime and drug use.
Shiawassee County, like all communities, faces a crime problem. This is not insurmountable, and our community is strong. We can work to build our economy, preserve our heritage, and use that revenue for increased public safety services like our police and fire departments.
Our budget reached $21 million this year. This is trending in the right direction, but we need to increase it even more. Our current county leadership and the members of our county commission have done a great job of working to bring this down. We just have to have a continued sense of fiscal responsibility.
Use increased and existing revenue to diligently lower our debt.
Focus on Public Safety
Continue to Lower Debts
3
4
Frankenmuth is a great example of a community that emphasized their heritage in their business and economic growth. Their community is highly successful, yet they have remained true to their character. Shiawassee County can model this approach by highlighting our strengths as a community.
Focus on creating a climate for various kinds of industry, such as tourism, and manufacturing.
Increase Revenue
2
Focus on creating a climate for various kinds of industry, such as tourism, and manufacturing.
Frankenmuth is a great example of a community that emphasized their heritage in their business and economic growth. Their community is highly successful, yet they have remained true to their character. Shiawassee County can model this approach by highlighting our strengths as a community.
Increase Revenue
4
3
2
Fairfield, Middlebury, Owosso Precinct 1 and 2 and Rush Townships, and the City of Owosso 1-1.
District 1.
