Welcome to my campaign website! Let’s get acquainted. Allow me to share a bit about me:
As a Christian, you can count on me to know what accountability is. God holds me accountable for everything I do and I understand that I am accountable to the residents and taxpayers of Tyrone Township. Beyond the precious natural resources we are given by God, our Township is made up of people. We must be accountable to both - but most importantly, our residents and taxpayers.
Next to God, my family is the most important thing to me. I am accountable to protect and provide for my family’s needs as God provides for mine. Our families deserve to live in our peaceful, rural township with a strong sense of community. As a Trustee, I will work to build that sense of community by listening and representing you as I also represent my own family.
When I recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” I understand the level of accountability I have to God AND our country. Patriotism means upholding each of our citizen’s rights to liberty and justice holds me accountable to the people around me and to those I serve. This, along with the oath of office I will take as your new Trustee – to uphold the constitutions of both the United States of America and the State of Michigan – is what I am already committed to. I recognize when our trusted officials (be them Township, County, State, or Federal) are abusing their trusted authority and why I spend my time resisting this today.
I bring 25 years of Global Management and Leadership experience to our township. As a successful business leader and analyst for a Fortune 500 IT company, I am fully qualified to bring leadership to Tyrone Township. I will apply my experiences to our growing and changing township needs by listening, reviewing and helping shape our plans for the future.
Chris Ropeta
for
Tyrone Township Trustee
2024
I am committed to:
1. Track Every Issue, Every Step: I pledge, if elected as one of the four trustees, to meticulously track every issue, regardless of size, from its inception to resolution.
2. Maintain an Open Book Policy: The issues log I maintain will be open to all community members, ensuring transparency and accountability in our decision-making process.
3. Respect your Concerns: If you bring an issue to my attention that is not being addressed, rest assured it will be recorded and advocated for at every meeting until it is properly addressed. And YES, I WILL answer your questions and engage with you at public meetings (unlike the Township’s current policy where they have openly stated that they will not answer you at meetings. If I don’t know the answer, I will find it and communicate this to you).
4. Make your Trust my Priority: I am dedicated to earning and maintaining your trust through unwavering dedication to transparency and accountability.
Tyrone Township, Michigan