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Norton Shores voters choose newcomer to city council, retain mayor ...

Jamie has a bachelor's degree from Baker College and a master’s degree from Calvin University. She is married and has two children. 

Jamie is a program director at Baker College's Culinary Institute of Michigan.

Jamie is currently an at-large member of the Norton Shores City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Jamie previously served as an elected school board member.

As of August 15, 2025, Jamie Sowa did not have a website or any information online.

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Jamie Sowa

Advocates for vulnerable populations and emphasizes civic engagement for children and students.

Jamie has a master’s degree from Calvin University. She is married and has two children. 

Jamie is currently an at-large member of the Norton Shores City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

Jamie Sowa is from Norton Shores, Michigan. She has a master’s degree in education from Calvin University and undergraduate degrees from Baker College. She lives with her husband and two children. 

Jamie is a program director at Baker College's Culinary Institute of Michigan. She previously served as an elected school board member. 

Jamie is currently an at-large member of the Norton Shores City Council. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. She previously served as an elected school board member.

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As of August 15, 2025, Christine Tabaczka did not have a website or any information online.

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Christopher P. Halloran, Ballotpedia

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Christopher is from Norton Shores, Michigan and attended Mona Shores High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University. Christopher and his wife have four children.

Christopher's campaign for Norton Shores City Council is his first entry into politics.

Christopher works as director of sales for Freybe Gourment Foods.

As of August 15, 2025, Christopher P. Halloran did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in "smart housing development that fits all stages of life."

- Believes in "smart housing development that fits all stages of life."

Supports creating family-friendly parks and community events.

- Supports creating family-friendly parks and community events.

Wants to expand neighborhoods with better sidewalk access.

- Wants to expand neighborhoods with better sidewalk access.

Christopher P. Halloran

Eli earned degrees from the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University. She and her partner, Kal, have three children.

Eli works as a data and systems director for BOOM LLC.

Eli is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. She was elected in 2024 to serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring November 2025.

As of August 15, 2025, Elizabeth "Eli" Fox did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth Fox, Ballotpedia

- Supports increasing affordable housing.

Supports honoring "the gifts of our natural environment."

Supports "honoring the gifts of our natural environment."

- Supports "honoring the gifts of our natural environment."

Supports continued transportation developments for drivers and non-drivers.

- Supports continued transportation developments for drivers and non-drivers.

Elizabeth "Eli" Fox

Elizabeth is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. 

As of August 15, 2025, Elizabeth Fox did not have a website or any information online.

Elizabeth Fox

Kiel is a father of two. He serves on the Norton Shores Zoning Board of Appeals.

Kiel's campaign for Norton Shores City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 15, 2025, Kiel Reid did not have a website or any information online.

Believes short-term rental policies need to be reformed.

- Believes short-term rental policies need to be reformed.

Supports providing police and fire departments with necessary resources and support.

- Supports providing police and fire departments with necessary resources and support.

Wants to protect natural spaces while advocating for "common sense land management practices."

- Wants to protect natural spaces while advocating for "common sense land management practices."

Believes walking, biking, driving, and public transportation should be given equal consideration when repairing and constructing transportation systems.

- Believes walking, biking, driving, and public transportation should be given equal consideration when repairing and constructing transportation systems.

Kiel Reid

Kiel Reid's campaign for Norton Shores City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Supports local businesses and wants to attract new investments that align with community values.

Supports local businesses and new investments that align with community values.

Supports local businesses and attracting new investments that align with community values.

Supports community engagement in decision-making.

Supports sustainable growth, including local business support and new investments that align with community values.

Seven candidates running for four at-large seats on Norton Shores ...

Michael has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Indiana University Law School. He lives with his wife and four children in Norton Shores.

Michael is a part owner of Wood Trucking Company.

Michael is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. He has served on the Norton Shores City Council since 2014. He also previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council.

Supports acquiring land near industrial parks to attract new industries.

Supports continued redevelopment efforts.

Supports the redevelopment of sites such as the former K-mart property.

- Supports acquiring land near industrial parks to attract new industries.
- Supports the redevelopment of sites such as the former K-mart property.

Plans to partner with developers to bring water and sewer to underserved areas of the city and add residential developments like the new Fran Lake subdivision.

- Plans to partner with developers to bring water and sewer to underserved areas of the city and add residential developments like the new Fran Lake subdivision.

Supports continuing funding for police positions dedicated to domestic violence and elder abuse.

- Supports continuing funding for police positions dedicated to domestic violence and elder abuse.

As of August 15, 2025, Michael Hylland did not have a website or any information online.

Supports promoting Norton Shores' brand and improving communication by launching a new city brand, creating new websites for city services, and highlighting local parks and recreation.

- Supports promoting Norton Shores' brand and improving communication by launching a new city brand, creating new websites for city services, and highlighting local parks and recreation.

Supports using federal funds to construct a biking/walking path connecting Black Lake, Hoffmaster, Lake Harbor, and Nugent Sand parks.

- Supports using federal funds to construct a biking/walking path connecting Black Lake, Hoffmaster, Lake Harbor, and Nugent Sand parks.

Michael Hylland

Michael Hylland is from Norton Shores, Michigan. He has a bachelor 

's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Indiana University Law School. He lives with his wife and four children in Norton Shores.

Michael is a truck driver at Wood Trucking Company. He previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council. 

Michael is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. He has served on the Norton Shores City Council since 2014. He previously served on the city’s planning commission from 2007 to 2014. He also previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council.

Said, "We have completed everything under our existing budget without increasing taxes or fees."

Nathan Bair

Nathan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. He and his wife have two children.

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Nathan is a teacher and small business owner.

Nathan Bair, Ballotpedia

Nathan's campaign for Norton Shores City Council is his first entry into politics.

As of August 15, 2025, Nathan Bair’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to address zoning, housing, and development with the "unique needs of Norton Shores in mind."

- Plans to address zoning, housing, and development with the "unique needs of Norton Shores in mind."

Believes in "efficient budgeting and smart use of taxpayer dollars—delivering more without raising taxes."

- Believes in "efficient budgeting and smart use of taxpayer dollars—delivering more without raising taxes."

Supports eco-friendly solutions that enhance beauty and protect nature.

- Supports eco-friendly solutions that enhance beauty and protect nature.

As of August 15, 2025, Nathan Bair did not have a website or any information online.

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