Video Voter Guide 2026 - Michael Prather: Candidate for Kalamazoo Township Trustee

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Michael Prather is running for Township Trustee in Kalamazoo Township.

Chapters

Introduction - Michael Prather (00:00:13)
Michael Prather is running for Township Trustee in Kalamazoo Township.

Michael Prather is running for Township Trustee in Kalamazoo Township.
Decision Making - Michael Prather (00:00:42)
What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?

What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?
Public Spending - Michael Prather (00:01:21)
How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?

How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?
Accountability - Michael Prather (00:01:45)
How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?

How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?
Housing - Michael Prather (00:02:10)
How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?

How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?
Public Safety - Michael Prather (00:02:57)
How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?

How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?
Economic Opportunity - Michael Prather (00:03:39)
What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?

What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?
Poverty - Michael Prather (00:04:11)
In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?

In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?
Equity - Michael Prather (00:05:00)
How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?

How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?
Democracy Today - Michael Prather (00:05:43)
What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?

What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?
Civic Participation - Michael Prather (00:06:34)
Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?

Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?
Final Thoughts - Michael Prather (00:07:10)
Michael Prather is running for Township Trustee in Kalamazoo Township.

Michael Prather is running for Township Trustee in Kalamazoo Township.