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Parchment residents discuss policing concerns

Kristen Capelli's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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

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Believes crime has increased since the township took over policing Parchment five years ago due to a lack of consistent police presence.

Believes Parchment is being underserved by the Kalamazoo Township Police Department.

- Believes crime has increased since the township took over policing Parchment five years ago due to a lack of consistent police presence.
- Believes Parchment is being underserved by the Kalamazoo Township Police Department.

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Kristen Capelli

Kristen's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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Elizabeth June Seeger (Parchment City Commission At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Elizabeth's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

As of August 14, 2025, Elizabeth June Seeger did not have a website or any information online.

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Elizabeth June Seeger

Elizabeth June Seeger's bid for City Commissioner in Parchment is her entry into politics. 

Genevieve Gibson (Parchment City Commission At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Genevieve's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

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

Genevieve Gibson

Genevieve Gibson's campaign for City Commissioner in Parchment is her entry into politics. 

Genevieve Ginson

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Michael Conner is currently a Parchment City Commissioner. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of August 14, 2025, Michael E. Conner did not have a website or any information online.

Michael E. Conner

Michael is currently a Parchment City Commissioner. He was elected in 2021 and his term expires in 2025.

18-year-old challenges incumbent candidates, including mayor for Parchment City Commission

Nina R. Mihalek's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

As of August 14, 2025, Nina R. Mihalek did not have a website or any information online.

Nina R. Mihalek

Nina Mihalek's bid for Parchment City Commissioner is her first run for public office. 

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Robert earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and economics from DePauw University. 

Robert is the president of Midlink Business Park. 

Parchment officials appoint Robert Britigan III mayor - mlive.com

Robert D. Britigan III is currently the mayor of Parchment. He was appointed by the Parchment City Commission in December 2017 and is currently serving his second term.

Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will attract future development.

- Supports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) designation, believing it will attract future development.

As mayor, supported rezoning land to encourage redevelopment.

- As mayor, supported rezoning land to encourage redevelopment.

As of August 14, 2025, Robert D. Britigan III did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's investigation into the former mill's contribution to PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

- Supports the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's investigation into the former mill's contribution to PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

Robert D. Britigan III

Robert D. Britigan III is currently the mayor of Parchment. He was appointed by the Parchment City Commission in December 2017 and is currently serving his second term, which expires in November 2025.

As of August 14, 2025, Robert D. Britigan III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Tammy Cooper - FIRST & 42

Tammy is a financial services professional. She previously worked in banking and financial services. 

Parchment mom who spoke out when PFAS was found in municipal ...

Tammy Cooper currently serves as a Parchment City Commissioner. 

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

Tammy Cooper

Tammy's campaign for Parchment City Commissioner is her first entry into politics.

Believes the city should seek long-term financial solutions instead of short-term bailouts.

Supports increasing zoning to attract new businesses.

Supports addressing the PFAS contamination in Parchment's water supply.

Believes the biggest challenge is increasing revenue while maintaining parks and addressing ground pollution.

Plans to address the future of the PFAS contamination site.

- 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.