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Keshia Dickason is from Muskegon, Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Cornerstone University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Strayer University. She lives with her husband, Aaron Sr., and their three children in Kalamazoo.

Keshia is the owner and CEO of a home help care staffing agency. She previously served as the Executive Liaison for Community Engagement at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency and as the Executive Director for Girls on the Run of Southwest Michigan. Earlier in her career, she worked for the State of Michigan as the District Manager for the Michigan Senate.

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Keshia is currently serving her fifth year of a six-year term as a Kalamazoo County Road Commissioner. She was appointed to the Road Commission in February 2021 by the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. Keshia previously ran for Kalamazoo County Commissioner in 2020 but did not win. 

Supports investing in people through workforce development.

Supports creating a Skilled Trades Center in Kalamazoo.

- Supports investing in people through workforce development.
- Supports creating a Skilled Trades Center in Kalamazoo.

Economy

Supports affordable housing, protecting senior housing options, and advocating for housing stability and tenant protection.

- Supports affordable housing, protecting senior housing options, and advocating for housing stability and tenant protection.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 14, 2025, Keshia Dickason did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports promoting clean, green, and safe neighborhoods.

Supports promoting "clean, green, and safe neighborhoods."

Supports the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the RCKC’s strategic planning.

Supports the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County's (RCKC) strategic planning.

- Supports promoting "clean, green, and safe neighborhoods."
- Supports the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County's (RCKC) strategic planning.

Public Services

Supports sustainable infrastructure and access to clean water.

- Supports protecting the environment.
- Supports sustainable infrastructure and access to clean water.

Energy & the Environment

Supports creating walkable and bike-friendly communities.

- Supports creating walkable and bike-friendly communities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Keshia Dickason

Keshia Dickason is from Muskegon, Michigan. She has a bachelor of science in business management from Cornerstone University and is pursuing a master of science in health care administration from Strayer University. She lives with her husband, Aaron Sr., and their three children in Kalamazoo.

Keshia is the owner and CEO of a women-owned home help care staffing agency. She previously served as the Executive Liaison for Community Engagement at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency and as the Executive Director for Girls on the Run of Southwest Michigan. Earlier in her career, she worked for the State of Michigan as the District Manager for the Michigan Senate.

Keshia is the owner and CEO of a women-owned home health care staffing agency. She previously worked as a district manager for the Michigan Senate, where she helped constituents in the Kalamazoo County area. Earlier in her career, she served as the executive liaison for community engagement at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency and as the executive director for Girls on the Run of Southwest Michigan.

Keshia is currently serving her fifth year of a six-year term on the Kalamazoo County Road Commission. She was appointed to the Road Commission in February 2021 and is the first woman of color to serve in that role. Keshia previously ran for Kalamazoo County Commissioner in 2020 but did not win.

Said, "I am a leader in the community who stands for the people and will continue to be the voice of the people to make our community safe, healthy, and prosperous while in this office."

Plans to implement professional development workshops that cover bias in the workplace.

Supports access to abortion and contraception.

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.