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Ed Pate has a degree in general studies and humanities and a degree in liberal arts and sciences from the University of Detroit Mercy. 

Ed Pate is retired. He previously worked as a manufacturing cybersecurity network operations supervisor. He also served in the U.S. Navy. 

Ed previously ran for Lenox Township trustee in 2026.

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Ed's campaign for Lenox Township Trustee is his first run for public office. 

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Ed previously served as an at-large trustee on the Lenox Township Board.

Ed Pate is currently a trustee on the Lenox Township Board.

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- A township trustee is an elected member of the township board and serves as a legislative and policy-making official in township government.
- Township trustees help develop, review, and vote on township ordinances, resolutions, budgets, contracts, and other township business.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Trustees are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township trustees serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.