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Erin Lyon has a bachelor's degree in finance and a master’s degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University. She also holds a law degree from Michigan State University. She has lived in Grand Haven for 23 years and currently resides on the west side of town with her boyfriend, Seth. She is a member of the Grand Haven Rotary and the Sunset Retirement Community Foundation Board.

Erin is the owner of Kenzie Be's Cafe and Jumpin' Java Cafe in Grand Haven.

Erin's campaign for Grand Haven City Council Member is her first time running for public office.

As of August 12, 2025, Erin Lyon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports implementing recycling bins downtown.

Supports placing recycling bins downtown.

- Supports placing recycling bins downtown.

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Erin Lyon

Erin Lyon has a bachelor of science in finance and a master’s degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University. She also holds a law degree from Michigan State University. She has lived in Grand Haven for 23 years and currently resides on the west side of town with her boyfriend, Seth.

Erin is the owner of Kenzie Be's Cafe and Jumpin' Java Cafe in Grand Haven. She graduated with a BS in Finance from Grand Valley State University in 2006. She then entered law school at Michigan State University, where she developed a passion for tax law. At the same time, she pursued a master's degree in business administration at Grand Valley State University.

Erin's campaign for Grand Haven City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She was appointed to the Grand Haven City Council in 2024 but did not win the seat in the subsequent election. 

Supports paying people with disabilities a standard wage plus tips.

Supports housing initiatives for people with disabilities.

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

Supports disability rights and accessibility.

Supports housing for people with disabilities.

Erin Lyon has a bachelor of science in finance and a master of business administration from Grand Valley State University. She also has a law degree from Michigan State University. She has lived in Grand Haven for 23 years and currently resides on the west side of town with her boyfriend, Seth.

Erin is the owner of Jumpin' Java and Kenzie's Be Cafe in Grand Haven. Kenzie's Be Cafe is a nonprofit that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Erin graduated with a BS in Finance from Grand Valley State University in 2006. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law, where she focused on Tax Law, and also pursued a master's degree in business administration at Grand Valley State University.

Erin Lyon's campaign for Grand Haven City Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

Erin Lyon has a bachelor of science in finance and a master of business administration from Grand Valley State University. She also has a law degree from Michigan State University. She has called Grand Haven home for 23 years and currently lives on the west side of town with her boyfriend of eight years, Seth.

Erin is the owner of Kenzie Be's Cafe and Jumpin' Java Cafe in Grand Haven. She graduated with a BS in Finance from Grand Valley State University in 2006. She then entered law school at Michigan State University, where she developed a passion for tax law. At the same time, she pursued a master's degree in business administration at Grand Valley State University. 

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Holds "office hours" at local businesses to engage with community members.

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Dennis Scott is a lifelong resident of Grand Haven. He has raised his four children here and now has grandchildren raising their own families in Grand Haven. He is married and has been for 57 years.

Dennis is a retired public works employee. He worked at Grand Haven Public Works for 36 years, spending 14 years as a crew leader. 

Dennis is a former Grand Haven City Council member. He first ran for the council in 2009 and served for 12 years. 

Believes in preserving Grand Haven's small-town charm while promoting sustainable growth, a vibrant downtown, and a thriving business scene to maintain community pride.

Believes in preserving Grand Haven's small-town charm while promoting sustainable growth, a vibrant downtown, and a thriving business scene.

- Believes in preserving Grand Haven's small-town charm while promoting sustainable growth, a vibrant downtown, and a thriving business scene.

As of August 12, 2025, Dennis Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in investing in roads, parks, and city facilities to support community growth and plans to ensure timely repairs and upgrades to avoid higher costs for taxpayers.

Believes in investing in roads, parks, and city facilities to support community growth.

- Believes in investing in roads, parks, and city facilities to support community growth.

Believes in timely and efficient infrastructure improvements to avoid higher costs for taxpayers.

Promises to be "vigilant" in budgeting and timelines to ensure repairs and upgrades are completed promptly and efficiently.

- Believes in timely and efficient infrastructure improvements to avoid higher costs for taxpayers.
- Promises to be "vigilant" in budgeting and timelines to ensure repairs and upgrades are completed promptly and efficiently.

Dennis Scott

Dennis is a retired public works employee. He worked at Grand Haven Public Works for 36 years, spending 14 years as a crew leader. He also served on the Grand Haven City Council for 12 years.

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

Dennis Scott is from Grand Haven, Michigan. He has a long history of public service, having worked for the City for 36 years and served on the City Council for 12 years. He lives with his wife in Grand Haven. They have raised four children, who now have their own families in the area.

Dennis Scott is a lifelong resident of Grand Haven. He has a family of four children and grandchildren who are raising their families in Grand Haven. He and his wife have been married for 57 years.

Dennis is currently a member of the Grand Haven City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of August 12, 2025, Dennis Scott1 did not have a website or any information online.

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Transformed the East Town corridor from an industrial area into a small business district.

Sarah Kallio has lived in Grand Haven for nearly 25 years with her husband, Larry. She has a bachelor's degree in engineering from Michigan State University.

Sarah provides marketing, design, and web services to small businesses. She is also the co-author of The Stocked Kitchen.

Sarah Kallio's campaign for Grand Haven City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports careful, transparent budgeting that prioritizes essential services, maintains infrastructure, and avoids passing unnecessary costs to future generations.

Believes in creating a "clear, unified identity" that honors local character, supports small businesses, and balances the needs of residents and visitors.

Believes in honoring local character, supporting small businesses, and balancing the needs of residents and visitors.

- Supports careful, transparent budgeting that prioritizes essential services, maintains infrastructure, and avoids passing unnecessary costs to future generations.
- Believes in honoring local character, supporting small businesses, and balancing the needs of residents and visitors.

As of August 12, 2025, Sarah Kallio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in investing in spaces, programs, and pathways that support families and young people, including housing.

Supports investing in recreation programs, youth engagement, housing, and jobs to support families and young people.

- Supports investing in recreation programs, youth engagement, housing, and jobs to support families and young people.

Supports policies that protect Grand Haven's natural resources, including its waterfront and neighborhoods, and plans to address environmental concerns with "smart, creative strategies, using grants and outside funding to reduce taxpayer burden."

Supports policies that protect Grand Haven's natural resources and plans to use grants and outside funding to reduce the taxpayer burden.

- Supports policies that protect Grand Haven's natural resources and plans to use grants and outside funding to reduce the taxpayer burden.

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Sarah Kallio

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

Sarah Kallio has lived in Grand Haven for nearly 25 years. She has a bachelor's degree in engineering from Michigan State University.

Sarah is a marketing consultant. She has helped local small businesses with marketing, design, and web services for the past 15 years. She previously worked in corporate America, managing steel contracts for a large manufacturer and working as a buyer for top automotive suppliers. She also launched her own business and consulted for small companies. 

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Supports careful, transparent budgeting that prioritizes essential services, maintains critical infrastructure, and avoids passing unnecessary costs to future generations.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members 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 council members 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.