Politics & Government

Jim Carson, Candidate for Dexter Village President

The longtime Dexter resident will face Shawn Keough for the presidency on Nov. 6.

General Information

Name : Jim Carson
Age: 63
Place of residence: Village of Dexter

Family: Married - 42 years, Wife - Susan, Children - 3, Grandchildren - 5

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Eastern Michigan University, Cleary University

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Employment Information

Employers : United States Army, 101st Airbone Division; Independent business owner - 41 years in the office equipment industry; currently a contract service provider in the area of document imaging and retention.

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Political Information

Party affiliation : None
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: President of the Village of Dexter
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : Village of Dexter Trustee, 2003 to present

URLs

Website : www.voteforjimcarson.com

Other facts

Current public or community service: Dexter Lions Club, Dexter Senior Center (board president), Ann Arbor Spark Public Sector Committee, Michigan Municipal League Transportation Infrastructure Committee, WAVE (board president), Washtenaw Area Tronsportation Study Policy Committee Chairman, AATA District Advisory Committee Member.

What are three key issues that you're seeking to deal with if elected?

  • Replacement or renovation of the Dexter fire station.
  • Improving the village office conditions.
  • Repairing local streets in the historic part of the village.


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