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Richard Carlson attended Lake Superior State University and North Central Michigan College. 

Richard worked in technical sales for Donald Engineering Corp.

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Richard Carlson is the current mayor of Ferrysburg. He was first elected as mayor in 2023 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served on the Ferrysburg City Council from 2017 to 2023.

Promises to improve infrastructure while keeping property taxes low.

Said, "To stimulate economic development in Ferrysburg, I will develop a strategic plan to attract new businesses and industries. We can all work together to support our local entrepreneurs and small businesses."

Plans to work with the Grand Haven Area Chamber of Commerce and regional organizations to attract more businesses to Ferrysburg.

- Promises to improve infrastructure while keeping property taxes low.
- Said, "To stimulate economic development in Ferrysburg, I will develop a strategic plan to attract new businesses and industries. We can all work together to support our local entrepreneurs and small businesses."
- Plans to work with the Grand Haven Area Chamber of Commerce and regional organizations to attract more businesses to Ferrysburg.

Economy

Promises to maintain the lowest property taxes in the Tri-Cities while improving roads and bridges.

- Promises to maintain the lowest property taxes in the Tri-Cities while improving roads and bridges.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in city government.

- Supports transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in city government.

Public Services

Supports preserving the natural beauty of the community and prioritizing nature conservation.

- Supports preserving the natural beauty of the community and prioritizing nature conservation.

Energy & the Environment

Supports a long-term maintenance plan prioritizing the worst roads first.

- Supports a long-term maintenance plan prioritizing the worst roads first.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Richard Carlson

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.