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Caleb has a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in ministerial studies. He is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have two sons.

Caleb Blondke ran for Jackson City Council in 2021 but did not win. 

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Supports policies that promote small businesses.

- Supports policies that promote small businesses.

Economy

Believes Jackson's competitive property tax rate can be used to attract more homeowners and renters.

- Believes Jackson's competitive property tax rate can be used to attract more homeowners and renters.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the establishment of a Community Police Oversight Commission and the implementation of a Group Violence Intervention Strategy to reduce violent crime and enhance safety for residents and businesses.

Supports the establishment of a Community Police Oversight Commission and the implementation of a Group Violence Intervention Strategy to reduce violent crime and improve safety for residents and businesses.

- Supports the establishment of a Community Police Oversight Commission and the implementation of a Group Violence Intervention Strategy to reduce violent crime and improve safety for residents and businesses.

Public Safety

As of May 30, 2025, Caleb Blondke did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Meet the Jackson City Council candidates on the Nov. 2 election ...

Supports allocating city funds to help fund afterschool programs.

Supports high school sports programs to combat childhood obesity.

Wants to implement a program to address the literacy needs of school-aged students.

Supports community unity through neighborhood meetings and block parties.

Supports encouraging community through neighborhood meetings and block parties.

Wants to promote more park and neighborhood clean up days and ensure proper lighting in these areas.

- Supports allocating city funds to help fund afterschool programs.
- Supports high school sports programs to combat childhood obesity.
- Wants to implement a program to address the literacy needs of school-aged students.
- Supports encouraging community through neighborhood meetings and block parties.
- Wants to promote more park and neighborhood clean up days and ensure proper lighting in these areas.

Public Services

Plans to replace lead pipes as quickly as possible.

- Plans to replace lead pipes as quickly as possible.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to replace lead pipes and fix crumbling sidewalks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Caleb Blondke

As of June 2, 2025, Caleb Blondke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Buket Urgen

Angelita V. Gunn

Jeromy Alexander

- 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.

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