Jerry is currently a member of the Mason City Council.

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Jerry Schaffer is currently a member of the Mason City Council.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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As of May 7, 2026, Jerry Schaffer did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

As a city council member, advocates for slowing down the approval process for new developments to ensure thorough consideration and proper amendments to ordinances.

Advocates for slowing down the approval process for new developments to ensure thorough consideration and proper amendments to ordinances.

- Advocates for slowing down the approval process for new developments to ensure thorough consideration and proper amendments to ordinances.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports recognizing Pride Month and believes that acknowledging marginalized groups can be beneficial, even if not operationally relevant.

- Supports recognizing Pride Month and believes that acknowledging marginalized groups can be beneficial, even if not operationally relevant.

Public Services

Voted against repealing Ordinance 266, the city's M3 zoning ordinance framework for handling data centers in the city.

- Voted against repealing Ordinance 266, the city's M3 zoning ordinance framework for handling data centers in the city.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jerry Schaffer

As of May 7, 2026, Jerry Schaffer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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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