Two-term Washtenaw County Commissioner Kent Martinez-Kratz recently announced he will seek re-election to the district one seat.
District One covers Chelsea, Dexter, and five surrounding townships.
“As County Commissioner, I have been dedicated to maintaining Washtenaw County as an attractive place to live and work. During my tenure, property values have risen for four straight years. The county has reduced debt by $50 million dollars and now has an AAA bond rating. Most communities have strong employment opportunities. Many leading companies, such as Dextech, continue to expand,” he said in a press release.
Recreationally, the Border to Border trail section was completed that now connects Hudson Mills Metropark to the City of Dexter.
Environmentally, the county advocated and partnered with local and state leaders to redirect the McCoig Sand Mining proposal.
In Scio Township, he supported Citizens for Oil Free Backyards, in their efforts to stop oil drilling. Martinez-Kratz has introduced a resolution asking for an EPA review of the Gelman dioxane plume.
In addition, he said, the county has added $2 million dollars to mental health services and increased funding to the Delonis homeless shelter.
Martinez-Kratz serves on the:
- Washtenaw Community Mental Health Board
- Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan Board
- CARD, Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane
- Washtenaw County Police Services Steering Committee
- Local Emergency Planning Committee
Prior to his election to the County Board, Martinez-Kratz served for seven years on the Chelsea City Council and was a past Chelsea Recreation Board Member. He lives in Chelsea with his wife, Marina, and three children, Max, Jesse and Sierra.
