Joyce Snow, Barry County Commissioner in the 3rd District from January 2013 to June 2015, announced Tuesday she will again run for the post. Snow resigned from the commission in June 2015 to accept a position as director of Human Resources in the City of Battle Creek.
“I accomplished what I was hired to do, and due to some personal family losses and the need to take care of that business, I left the city last June,” she said. She discovered her true passion was back home working for the community, she said.
"I have been honored to have many community members ask me to run again and am at a point in my life where I can devote the time necessary to serve,” she said later. “I have a thorough understanding of how the county budget, departments, and committees function and am eager to again work for and with the community.”
While she was chairperson, the commission, with involvement from all county departments and the community, developed the first 5-year Strategic Plan and the Master Facilities Plan, she said. “I look forward to working with fellow commissioners in advancing these two major projects through the next 5 years.”
Commissioner David Jackson was appointed to the 3rd District seat to complete Snow’s term in June, 2015; in November, 2016 he won election to the seat. Both republicans, Jackson and Snow will meet in the Aug. 7 primary when voters will select who goes on the Nov. 6 election ballot.
Jackson filed petitions to run again in early March. He has put his 30 years of business experience and conservative values to work for the people he represents in the 3rd District, he said.
“I led the charge to remove the unpopular and expensive TOST regulation, worked to pay down millions in debt and stood up for our hunters, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts in the successful push for an ORV ordinance.
“I'm honored to serve, grateful for the tremendous support my campaign has received, and proud to be endorsed by the majority of county commissioners and township officials,” Jackson said.
The 3rd District covers Hope, Barry and Precinct 1 of Rutland Township.
