Meet Tom Jennings, The Candidate for St. Joseph City Commission

Thomas Dean Jennings attened Jospeh High School and Hope College.

Six running for St. Joseph City Commission this year

Thomas previously ran for St. Joseph City Commission in 2021 but did not win. 

Thomas owns and operates Sandbar and Grille.

2025 Michigan General Election

Supports the creation of jobs and local businesses.

Supports reducing the time required for residents and businesses to obtain permits.

- Supports the creation of jobs and local businesses.
- Supports reducing the time required for residents and businesses to obtain permits.

Economy

Wants to reduce fees for residents, including property taxes and tickets to city events.

- Wants to reduce fees for residents, including property taxes and tickets to city events.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As of August 14, 2025, Thomas Dean Jennings did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Supports both public and private schools.

Supports city events and wants to promote them on city websites and social media.

- Supports both public and private schools.
- Supports city events and wants to promote them on city websites and social media.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Thomas Dean Jennings

James Auchincloss

Buket Urgen

Kimberly Jorgensen Gane

Lisa Vetne

Michael Fernandez

Mike Sarola

Ryan Frederick Katowich

- 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.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.