Mark Altomare is from Detroit, Michigan. He has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, a master s degree in marketing from Golden Gate University, and a graduate certificate in finance and accounting from Rice University. He and his wife, Caroline, have lived in Scio Township since 2014. They have two grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and one grandson.

Mark Altomare is from Detroit, Michigan. He has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, an MBA from Golden Gate University, and a graduate certificate in finance and accounting from Rice University. He and his wife, Caroline, have lived in Scio Township since 2014. They have two grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and one grandson.

Mark is retired. He previously worked in the telecommunications industry for over 11 years, including as a manager at Pacific Bell. He also served as vice president of sales and marketing at RP Lighting + Fans, where he more than doubled sales from $20 million to $50 million. He held regional vice president and vice president roles at Hubbell Lighting, Toshiba International, and Hagemeyer North America. Mark graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in psychology. He also holds an MBA in marketing from Golden Gate University and a graduate certificate in finance and accounting from the Jesse Jones School of Business at Rice University.

Mark is retired. He previously worked in the telecommunications industry for over 11 years, including as a manager at Pacific Bell. He also served as vice president of sales and marketing at RP Lighting + Fans, where he more than doubled sales from $20 million to $50 million. He held regional vice president and vice president roles at Hubbell Lighting, Toshiba International, and Hagemeyer North America. 

Mark D. Altomare is running for Scio Township Trustee.

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Mark's campaign is his first run for office. 

2026 Michigan General Election

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Advocates for transparent, accountable, and participatory government, including easy access to information, open data platforms, and regular reporting.

Advocates for scheduling regular town hall meetings to foster open communication and engagement.

Advocates for improving the township's workplace culture to address staff morale and turnover.

Supports engaging with the union representing township staff.

Opposes the dissolution of the Downtown Development Authority.

Advocates for beginning the long-term process of rebuilding a Downtown Development Authority.

- Advocates for transparent, accountable, and participatory government, including easy access to information, open data platforms, and regular reporting.
- Advocates for scheduling regular town hall meetings to foster open communication and engagement.
- Advocates for improving the township's workplace culture to address staff morale and turnover.
- Supports engaging with the union representing township staff.
- Opposes the dissolution of the Downtown Development Authority.
- Advocates for beginning the long-term process of rebuilding a Downtown Development Authority.

Economy

Advocates for greater accountability from waste service providers.

Supports utilizing a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process prior to the renewal of waste collection contracts.

- Advocates for greater accountability from waste service providers.
- Supports utilizing a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process prior to the renewal of waste collection contracts.

Public Services

Supported the millage to fund the expansion of the fire department, including building a new firehouse, adding staff, and providing new equipment.

Supports continued funding for the fire department.

- Supported the millage to fund the expansion of the fire department, including building a new firehouse, adding staff, and providing new equipment.
- Supports continued funding for the fire department.

Public Safety

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Housing & Urban Development

Believes good roads are essential for the functioning, growth, and well-being of Scio Township.

Advocates for proactive, well-planned road maintenance with clearly defined priorities.

- Believes good roads are essential for the functioning, growth, and well-being of Scio Township.
- Advocates for proactive, well-planned road maintenance with clearly defined priorities.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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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.