Katie DeBoer is a constitutional conservative running for reelection for Kent County Commissioner in District 4. District 4 includes Cannon Township, Courtland Township, the City of Rockford, and the southern portion of Nelson Township.
Katie is deeply concerned about government overreach in our daily lives, the health and development of our children, and the overregulation for small businesses. Government is meant to “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” Katie aims to reestablish the blessings of liberty here in Kent County.
Katie is a down-to-earth passionate local patriot who earnestly desires to rightly represent WE THE PEOPLE. She has a fighter’s spirit, a humble heart, and an astute mind.
I believe we’re doing a disservice to our constituents if we’re not readily advocating for lower millage rates. I also get frustrated when I hear that a savings will be a less tax burden because it almost always gets reallocated elsewhere. I’m proud to share that most of our caucus held the line against an increase in your property tax, and I also voted against the millage renewal entirely. I will continue to advocate for a lower tax burden for my constituents.
Over these last two years, there were many times I was frustrated with the direction of our administration, sometimes even feeling as though I didn’t have a voice on matters. I do not believe this is how it should be. Commissioners are the representatives of the people, not those in bureaucratic positions. I will continue to advocate for the authority of the Board of Commissioners. I feel this is an incredibly important issue and can bring about much better governance to our county.
Counties have many statutory responsibilities that are our “essential” services. We should be fully funding and prioritizing these services first. For instance, public safety must come before other discretionary spending. It is our duty to provide what is required by law, then to consider other worthwhile services.
I’m thankful that Kent County, in my opinion, does a good job being fiscal stewards. Kent County readily seeks grant opportunities instead of using taxpayer money for new services. Kent County also has a AAA bond rating and keeps bond debt quite low. I will continue to support and advocate for good fiscal stewardship of taxpayer money.
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Kent County Board of Commission: January 2023 – present
Kent County Legislative & Human Resources Committee Member: January 2023 – present
Network 180 Board Member: January 2023 – present
Kent County Veteran Services Committee Member: January 2024 – present
Michigan Association of Counties Finance and General Government Committee: January 2023 – present
Kent County Townships Liaison: January 2023 – December 2023
Cannon Township Board of Trustees: September 2020 – December 2022
Cannon Township Zoning Board of Appeals: January 2019 – December 2022
Cannon Township Parks & Recreation Committee: January 2020 – August 2020