County Candidate Questionnaire

Name

Office Sought

Party Affiliation

District, Ward or Precinct

Cell Phone Number

Email Address

Occupation

Home Street Address/City/State/Zip

Name of Candidate Committee

Campaign Office Street Address/City/State/Zip

Campaign Website

Campaign Manager

Campaign Treasurer

Previous Public Office Held

Previous Public Office Sought

How many volunteers are actively involved right now in your campaign?

If you have a primary, how much do you anticipate spending in the primary election? How much do you anticipate spending in the general election?

As of your last campaign filing, how much has your campaign raised and how much cash does your campaign have on hand?

List endorsements from other organizations you have received to date:

How much will/have you personally contributed to your campaign?

Would you welcome financial support and/or endorsement of the REALTORS Association (RPAC)? If yes, do you have a maximum amount (other than established limits) that you will accept from any single contributor or PAC?

Describe the history and current status of your electoral contest and your campaign.

Why should REALTORS support you?

1. As a candidate, what are your priorities?

2. What are your thoughts on the county budget? What cuts, increases, or funding of new initiatives do you support?

3. What is your position on the purchase of development rights (PDR’s)?

4. Are you aware that the county imposes a real estate transfer tax? What are your thoughts about this tax?

5. Michigan currently requires the Sellers Disclosure Form in most residential transactions. This form is an easy way for sellers to communicate with buyers about the known conditions of the property before a sale. In addition, buyers have the opportunity to conduct voluntary inspections and/or investigations, as provided for in the standard West Michigan Regional Purchase Agreement. Government mandated inspections and testing can add significant cost and delay and even prohibit real estate transactions, often with little benefit to buyers or sellers. What is your position on ordinances that would mandate testing for the presence of radon or lead-based paint, or that would mandate inspections such as sidewalks or smoke detector compliance at the time of sale of property (commonly referred to as Point of Sale mandates)?

6. What do you feel is the county’s role with respect to water quality standards?

7. How and on what issues would you utilize GRAR’s input?

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