Shalanda Hunt

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Shalanda is from Jackson, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Siena Heights University and is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. She lives with her two daughters in Jackson's Fifth Ward.

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Shalanda currently works as a human resource developer and child welfare trainer for the state of Michigan. 


Shalanda is currently a member of the Jackson City Council, representing Ward 5. She was appointed to the seat in November 2023 and is serving her first term. Shalanda also serves on the Human Relations Commission of Jackson as well as the President of the Jackson Public Schools Board of Education.

Supports attracting good-paying jobs, investing in job training programs, and removing barriers to economic growth.

- Supports attracting good-paying jobs, investing in job training programs, and removing barriers to economic growth.

Economy

Supports collaboration with local organizations, housing advocates, and service providers to ensure access to safe shelters, mental health support, job training, and permanent housing solutions for every family.

- Supports collaboration with local organizations, housing advocates, and service providers to ensure access to safe shelters, mental health support, job training, and permanent housing solutions for every family.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to address gun violence and strengthen community-police relationships.

- Plans to address gun violence and strengthen community-police relationships.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Supports improved infrastructure and investments for Ward 5.

- Supports improved infrastructure and investments for Ward 5.

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Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Supports improved roads and upgraded infrastructure.

Shalanda is currently a member of the Jackson City Council, representing Ward 5. She was appointed to the seat in November 2023 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the council from 2016 to 2020.

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

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Shalanda is currently a Jackson City Councilmember, representing Ward 5. She was appointed to the council in November 2023 and will serve until the next election in November 2024. She previously served on the Jackson City Council and is looking to return to public service.

Supports economic development and job creation.

Supports legislation that aims to provide more affordable housing options for residents.

Said, "My top priority is to improve public safety and ensure that our neighborhoods are safe for families."

Shalanda Hunt is a lifelong resident of Jackson. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Siena Heights University and is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. She lives with her two daughters in the Fifth Ward.

Shalanda is currently a Jackson City Council member, representing Ward 5. She was appointed to the council in November 2023 and will serve until the end of the original term in December 2025. Shalanda previously served on the Jackson City Council and is running for the Ward 5 seat in the November 2025 election.

Wants to focus on economic development and bringing more jobs to the community.

- 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.