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Tramane is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended the University of South Florida and graduated from a full-time vocational coding bootcamp. He moved to Michigan in 2018.

Tramane is a software engineer and consultant. He founded and operates Haus of T-Rex, where he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses. He previously worked as a software engineer, developing tools for companies like Ford, Walmart Labs, Vroom, and Johnson & Johnson.

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Tramane's campaign for Saline City Council is his first entry into politics. He currently serves on the city's Economic Development Corporation and Tax Increment Finance Authority. He is also a member of the Rec Center Task Force.

Plans to pursue innovative funding tools, including public-private partnerships, grant matching, and community reinvestment models.

- Plans to pursue innovative funding tools, including public-private partnerships, grant matching, and community reinvestment models.

Economy

Plans to launch "Made in Saline," a cultural promotion initiative celebrating local artists, musicians, and small businesses to strengthen civic pride and economic vitality.

Plans to revamp the appointment process for city boards and commissions to make it more accessible, inclusive, and transparent.

Supports using public-private partnerships, grant matching, and community reinvestment models to fund projects without raising taxes.

Supports investments that protect Saline's historic charm, support local artists and cultural events, and strengthen neighborhood character.

- Plans to launch "Made in Saline," a cultural promotion initiative celebrating local artists, musicians, and small businesses to strengthen civic pride and economic vitality.
- Plans to revamp the appointment process for city boards and commissions to make it more accessible, inclusive, and transparent.
- Supports using public-private partnerships, grant matching, and community reinvestment models to fund projects without raising taxes.
- Supports investments that protect Saline's historic charm, support local artists and cultural events, and strengthen neighborhood character.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports full staffing, modern training, and continued investment in the Fire and Police Departments.

- Supports full staffing, modern training, and continued investment in the Fire and Police Departments.

Public Safety

As of August 14, 2025, Tramane Halsch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Plans to redesign parks, the Rec Center, and community spaces as intergenerational hubs for wellness, activity, and connection.

Supports the Rec Next plan, which aims to eliminate the Rec Center's annual deficit and transform it into a modern community wellness hub.

Plans to launch "Made in Saline," a cultural promotion initiative celebrating local artists, musicians, and small businesses through public events and partnerships.

Plans to organize rotating pop-up events that bring city services, arts, and cultural programming directly into Saline%E2%80%99s communities, transforming parks, parking lots, and green spaces into hubs of civic life.

Plans to organize rotating pop-up events that bring city services, arts, and cultural programming directly into Saline's communities, transforming parks, parking lots, and green spaces into hubs of civic life.

Plans to support the Saline Citizens%E2%80%99 Innovation Fund and a Civic Co-Investment Platform, which would allow residents to co-fund, co-design, and co-benefit from local projects.

Plans to support the Saline Citizens Innovation Fund and a Civic Co-Investment Platform, which would allow residents to co-fund, co-design, and co-benefit from local projects.

Supports modernizing infrastructure, embracing digital innovation, and empowering residents to shape their city through transparent, data-driven tools.

- Plans to redesign parks, the Rec Center, and community spaces as intergenerational hubs for wellness, activity, and connection.
- Supports the Rec Next plan, which aims to eliminate the Rec Center's annual deficit and transform it into a modern community wellness hub.
- Plans to launch "Made in Saline," a cultural promotion initiative celebrating local artists, musicians, and small businesses through public events and partnerships.
- Plans to organize rotating pop-up events that bring city services, arts, and cultural programming directly into Saline's communities, transforming parks, parking lots, and green spaces into hubs of civic life.
- Plans to support the Saline Citizens Innovation Fund and a Civic Co-Investment Platform, which would allow residents to co-fund, co-design, and co-benefit from local projects.
- Supports modernizing infrastructure, embracing digital innovation, and empowering residents to shape their city through transparent, data-driven tools.

Public Services

Plans to prioritize smart, energy-efficient upgrades to city buildings, parks, and public infrastructure to lower utility costs, reduce emissions, and improve user experience.

- Plans to prioritize smart, energy-efficient upgrades to city buildings, parks, and public infrastructure to lower utility costs, reduce emissions, and improve user experience.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to work with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to ensure all sidewalks comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enhance walkability and mobility access for seniors, families, and residents with disabilities.

Supports implementing traffic-calming measures near schools, parks, and high-foot-traffic zones to enhance pedestrian safety and quality of life.

Advocates for continued investment in Saline's aging water infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable service for every household.

Plans to integrate public infrastructure data into a modernized citizen dashboard, allowing residents to track maintenance needs, monitor project timelines, and see how city funds are invested in roads, buildings, and utilities.

Supports participatory budgeting tools that allow community members to decide how a portion of city funds are allocated toward capital projects.

- Plans to work with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to ensure all sidewalks comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enhance walkability and mobility access for seniors, families, and residents with disabilities.
- Supports implementing traffic-calming measures near schools, parks, and high-foot-traffic zones to enhance pedestrian safety and quality of life.
- Advocates for continued investment in Saline's aging water infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable service for every household.
- Plans to integrate public infrastructure data into a modernized citizen dashboard, allowing residents to track maintenance needs, monitor project timelines, and see how city funds are invested in roads, buildings, and utilities.
- Supports participatory budgeting tools that allow community members to decide how a portion of city funds are allocated toward capital projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Tramane Halsch

Tramane Halsch is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from a full-time vocational coding bootcamp. He moved to Michigan in 2018.

Tramane is a software engineer and consultant. He works at Haus of T-Rex, where he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses scale with cutting-edge tools, operational clarity, bold strategy, and unbridled creativity. He previously worked as a software engineer, developing tools for companies like Ford, Walmart Labs, Vroom, and Johnson & Johnson.

Supports expanding community gathering spaces, local heritage projects, and integrating arts and history into daily life.

Supports full staffing, modern training, and continued investment in Fire and Police Departments.

- 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.