About Barry

I've lived in Lodi for 12 years and work hard to improve my property.  We garden in the summer, make maple syrup in March and collect tree fruit & nuts in the fall. Its been quite an adventure and I'm proud to call Lodi my home.

I earned an MS in urban planning and historic preservation from EMU where I worked to help develop the Washtenaw County “HistWeb” Historic Resources Database. This is a great resource that catalogs the many historic barns and structures throughout the county.   

Having worked for years as a certified teacher and U of M Lecturer, I still have a desire to learn and inform people.  If elected as your Supervisor I'm prepared to listen, discuss and tackle issues with every member of our community.

Michigan law makes township supervisors the chief assessor and secretary of the board of review. Few township supervisors have experience in assessing and leave the work to a trained professional. I am a Level III certified assessor with eight years’ experience in the field and will help residents understand property assessment and tax questions. 

Supervisors often have to address zoning and ordinance issues. I have years of experience in code enforcement and working with property owners on zoning-related issues. 

The supervisor also negotiates contracts on behalf of the township. I have 10 years’ experience as a labor union organizer and have participated in several rounds of complex bargaining for a nationally regarded union contract.