Candidate Profile: Jennifer Kehoe, Plymouth City Commissioner ...

Jennifer Kehoe has a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon and master's degrees from the University of Michigan. She is married to Patrick Kehoe. They have a son and a daughter together. 

Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom. She previously worked in research and teaching.

City Commission - City of Plymouth, MI

Jennifer is currently a city commissioner for the City of Plymouth. She was first elected in 2021.

Supports reinvesting increased property values into the area through a corridor improvement authority to promote economic development.

Supports reinvesting increased property values into the area to promote economic development.

- Supports reinvesting increased property values into the area to promote economic development.

Economy

As a planning commissioner, served as the chair of the subcommittee that wrote the City’s Master Plan, which guides all zoning and planning in the city.

As a planning commissioner, assisted in writing the city’s Master Plan, which guides all zoning and planning in the city.

- As a planning commissioner, assisted in writing the city’s Master Plan, which guides all zoning and planning in the city.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 12, 2025, Jennifer Kehoe did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Advocates for transparent decision-making that involves all community stakeholders.

- Advocates for transparent decision-making that involves all community stakeholders.

Public Services

Supports preparing for the future of electric and autonomous vehicles.

- Supports preparing for the future of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Energy & the Environment

Believes transportation needs will evolve in the next 20 years with the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles, and supports preparing for these changes to address their impact on pedestrians and bicyclists.

- Believes transportation needs will evolve in the next 20 years with the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles, and supports preparing for these changes to address their impact on pedestrians and bicyclists.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jennifer Kehoe

- 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.