Township Board
Clinton Township Board of Trustees. From left, Trustee Joe Aragona, Trustee Ken Pearl, Clerk Kim Meltzer, Supervisor Bob Cannon, Treasurer Paul Gieleghem,Trustee Joie West, Trustee Mike Keys.
SupervisorPhone: 586-723-8092
FAX: 586-286-9350
ClerkPhone: 586-286-9422
FAX: 586-723-8181
TreasurerPhone: 586-286-9313
FAX: 586-286-9482
TrusteesPhone: 586-286-9366
FAX: 586-286-9350
Phone: 586-484-1909 (Cell)
Phone 586-925-9797 (Cell)
Phone 586-256-1408 (Cell)
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2019 Board Schedule
The Clinton Township Board of Trustees meets every other Monday for regular board meetings. Due to holidays that fall on Mondays, some meetings are held on Tuesdays. Board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at the Civic Center. The meetings are open to the public and follow a prepared agenda. To be placed on the agenda, you must contact the township clerk’s office by the agenda deadline. Public comments, on any topic, are welcome at the end of each meeting. Township Board meetings are broadcast live on Comcast cable channel 5, Wide Open West channel 10, and AT&T U-verse channel 99. Public notices for meetings are prepared by the township clerk and are published in the Fraser-Clinton Township Chronicle, and the Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal. |
Supervisor
Robert J. Cannon grew up in St Clair Shores as the eldest of five children. He attended St. Gertrude Elementary and was a four-sport letterman at Lakeview High School where he graduated in 1967. Mr. Cannon received his undergraduate degree, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and specialist degrees from Wayne State University, and played varsity baseball there as well. Mr. Cannon was employed in private industry, has worked as a business consultant, and in 2000, retired from the Utica Community School District following a successful 25 year career as an educator.
As one who is considered a real “people person,” Bob enjoys working with people, from coaching youth athletic teams and volunteering in his church, to working on numerous community committees.
Mr. Cannon served the community as a township trustee for 16 years, prior to his election as Supervisor in November, 2000. He is a strong and confident leader, fully prepared to guide this growing and very progressive community of Clinton Township into the future.
Noteworthy accomplishments include:
Mr. Cannon was honored by the Macomb County Ministerial Alliance as the first year recipient of the MCMA Inclusion Award, recognizing his outstanding commitment to the principal of inclusion in all aspects of the communities within Macomb County.
He was equally honored to receive the Community Leadership Award given by Housing Opportunities for Macomb, Inc., an organization which promotes empowering home ownership and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Mr. Cannon was inducted into the Macomb County Hall of Fame in 2012.
Robert currently serves as a member of:
For more information, you can view Robert J. Cannon's personal page at: http://www.robertjcannon.com.
As one who is considered a real “people person,” Bob enjoys working with people, from coaching youth athletic teams and volunteering in his church, to working on numerous community committees.
Mr. Cannon served the community as a township trustee for 16 years, prior to his election as Supervisor in November, 2000. He is a strong and confident leader, fully prepared to guide this growing and very progressive community of Clinton Township into the future.
Noteworthy accomplishments include:
- Remediation of sewer overflow conditions
- Major road improvements in the township
- Redevelopment of older areas of the community
- Continued redevelopment throughout the township
- Developments - Partridge Creek Mall
- Past Chair, Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
Mr. Cannon was honored by the Macomb County Ministerial Alliance as the first year recipient of the MCMA Inclusion Award, recognizing his outstanding commitment to the principal of inclusion in all aspects of the communities within Macomb County.
He was equally honored to receive the Community Leadership Award given by Housing Opportunities for Macomb, Inc., an organization which promotes empowering home ownership and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Mr. Cannon was inducted into the Macomb County Hall of Fame in 2012.
Robert currently serves as a member of:
- Board of Trustees, McLaren Macomb Hospital
- Board of Directors, National Association of Regional Councils
- Board of Directors, Medstar Ambulance Company
- Board of Directors, Traffic Safety Association of Macomb
- Vice Chairperson, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition
- Co-Chair, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition Transit Task Force
- Macomb Community Action Advisory Board (MCAAB)
For more information, you can view Robert J. Cannon's personal page at: http://www.robertjcannon.com.
Clerk
Kim Meltzer grew up in Marysville, Mich. and graduated from Marysville High School. Always involved in various sports, Kim focused most of her athletic abilities in the area of figure skating. Kim participated in many competitions in the U.S. and Canada before registering with the USFSA –United States Figure Skating Association as a professional figure skating instructor. Kim also trained to become a personal fitness instructor and worked with both youth and seniors training in fitness specific sports.
Kim has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wayne State University but did not pursue this degree until after she gave birth to her three children. She enjoys learning and believes it is never too late to learn. Kim was influenced to study the political arena by her children. She wanted to participate in making the community they grew up in, a better place.
Kim and her husband, Clarence own and operate a manufacturing company in Macomb County and employ Macomb County residents. Kim is passionate about manufacturing and advocates for it at every opportunity, saying, “in order for the great State of Michigan to rebound economically, we must manufacture.”
Kim began her political service in 2000 when she won her first election as Trustee to the Clinton Twp. Board of Trustees. Kim served one term and ran for the State House of Representatives where she served two terms before being elected to the position of Clinton Twp. Clerk in 2012.
While a state representative Kim served as vice-chair of Tax Policy, Commerce, Urban Policy and was vice-chair of the committee on Ethics and Elections. With her experience as a job provider and her focus on job creation, Kim advocated for policies that would bring manufacturing back to Michigan. Kim also received much recognition for her accomplishments with the Macomb Food Pantry and Michigan Legislative Anti-Hunger Caucus. As Clerk Kim will continue to support programs that will help Clinton Twp. residents eradicate hunger.
Kim is grateful for your confidence in her ability to lead as your Clinton Twp. Clerk and is committed to lead with integrity and efficiency.
Kim has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wayne State University but did not pursue this degree until after she gave birth to her three children. She enjoys learning and believes it is never too late to learn. Kim was influenced to study the political arena by her children. She wanted to participate in making the community they grew up in, a better place.
Kim and her husband, Clarence own and operate a manufacturing company in Macomb County and employ Macomb County residents. Kim is passionate about manufacturing and advocates for it at every opportunity, saying, “in order for the great State of Michigan to rebound economically, we must manufacture.”
Kim began her political service in 2000 when she won her first election as Trustee to the Clinton Twp. Board of Trustees. Kim served one term and ran for the State House of Representatives where she served two terms before being elected to the position of Clinton Twp. Clerk in 2012.
While a state representative Kim served as vice-chair of Tax Policy, Commerce, Urban Policy and was vice-chair of the committee on Ethics and Elections. With her experience as a job provider and her focus on job creation, Kim advocated for policies that would bring manufacturing back to Michigan. Kim also received much recognition for her accomplishments with the Macomb Food Pantry and Michigan Legislative Anti-Hunger Caucus. As Clerk Kim will continue to support programs that will help Clinton Twp. residents eradicate hunger.
Kim is grateful for your confidence in her ability to lead as your Clinton Twp. Clerk and is committed to lead with integrity and efficiency.
Treasurer
Paul Gieleghem was elected to serve as Clinton Township Treasurer in November 2016. As Treasurer, Paul Gieleghem is responsible for safeguarding the Township funds, maximizing investment gains, running an efficient office and meeting the statutory obligations of the Treasurer’s office. Additionally, he serves as a voting member of the Township Board of Trustees, providing oversight, planning and policy for all of the functions of Township government.
Paul Gieleghem serves as Chairperson of the Clinton Township Conservation Committee, and as a member of the following Committees: Police and Fire Pension Board, Budget Ways and Means, Ambulance, Refuse and Disposal, and Parks and Recreation. He is an alternate on the Personnel Vacancy Review Committee and a member of the 41B District Court Management Council.
Prior to the 2016 election, Paul Gieleghem served as an administrator for Macomb County Treasurers Derek Miller and Ted Wahby where he managed core functions of the Treasurer’s office. Additionally, Paul served as a part-time Trustee on the Clinton Township Board from 2012 to 2016, where he learned the inner-workings of township government.
From 2005-10, he served on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where his colleagues elected him to serve as chairman from 2009-10. Paul Gieleghem, 46, is credited with ably steering Macomb County through the worst economic crisis since the great depression. As chairman, Paul implemented reforms and cost cutting, created innovative partnerships to preserve services, ramped up the county’s economic development outreach and led by example; cutting the pay of commissioners before asking others for sacrifice.
Paul’s broad approach to leadership and focus on problem solving was formulated while serving the residents of Clinton Township, Mount Clemens and Fraser as their representative in the Michigan Legislature from 1999 to 2004. He also served as a legislative aide to former state Senator Ken DeBeaussaert, and on the campaign staff of former Congressman David Bonior.
Paul Gieleghem is a member of the Belgian-American Association and the Interfaith Center for Racial Justice and previously served on the steering committee for Catholic Services of Macomb, and as a board member for the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Association.
Paul has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Wayne State University, an associate’s degree in Business from Macomb Community College and is a graduate of Clintondale High School.
Paul Gieleghem was named in Crain’s Detroit Business 2009 edition of “40 under 40.” In 2005 he was recognized by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of Michigan for his legislation protecting severely allergic patients. Paul was named “Environmentalist of the Year 2004” by the Sierra Club of Michigan, and was presented with the “Presidential Recognition Award” by the Michigan Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. In 2002 he was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Superintendents.
Paul is a lifelong resident of Clinton Township. He and his wife Sara live in Clinton Township and together, they are raising two daughters.
Paul Gieleghem serves as Chairperson of the Clinton Township Conservation Committee, and as a member of the following Committees: Police and Fire Pension Board, Budget Ways and Means, Ambulance, Refuse and Disposal, and Parks and Recreation. He is an alternate on the Personnel Vacancy Review Committee and a member of the 41B District Court Management Council.
Prior to the 2016 election, Paul Gieleghem served as an administrator for Macomb County Treasurers Derek Miller and Ted Wahby where he managed core functions of the Treasurer’s office. Additionally, Paul served as a part-time Trustee on the Clinton Township Board from 2012 to 2016, where he learned the inner-workings of township government.
From 2005-10, he served on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where his colleagues elected him to serve as chairman from 2009-10. Paul Gieleghem, 46, is credited with ably steering Macomb County through the worst economic crisis since the great depression. As chairman, Paul implemented reforms and cost cutting, created innovative partnerships to preserve services, ramped up the county’s economic development outreach and led by example; cutting the pay of commissioners before asking others for sacrifice.
Paul’s broad approach to leadership and focus on problem solving was formulated while serving the residents of Clinton Township, Mount Clemens and Fraser as their representative in the Michigan Legislature from 1999 to 2004. He also served as a legislative aide to former state Senator Ken DeBeaussaert, and on the campaign staff of former Congressman David Bonior.
Paul Gieleghem is a member of the Belgian-American Association and the Interfaith Center for Racial Justice and previously served on the steering committee for Catholic Services of Macomb, and as a board member for the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Association.
Paul has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Wayne State University, an associate’s degree in Business from Macomb Community College and is a graduate of Clintondale High School.
Paul Gieleghem was named in Crain’s Detroit Business 2009 edition of “40 under 40.” In 2005 he was recognized by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of Michigan for his legislation protecting severely allergic patients. Paul was named “Environmentalist of the Year 2004” by the Sierra Club of Michigan, and was presented with the “Presidential Recognition Award” by the Michigan Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. In 2002 he was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Superintendents.
Paul is a lifelong resident of Clinton Township. He and his wife Sara live in Clinton Township and together, they are raising two daughters.
Trustees
You might recognize his name from Aragona Family Jewelers in Clinton Township. That’s where Joe Aragona grew up and spent a lot of time learning about local business. A graduate of Lutheran High North, Aragona received a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University. Electing to chart a path away from his major in biomedical diagnostics, Aragona instead committed his time to community service.
Following a brief stay working for an industrial electronic repair business, he began work as a legislative director for State Representative Anthony Forlini, where he helped run the Financial Services Committee for the State House of Representatives. “I wanted to serve the community where I grew up, to give back,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot from Rep. Forlini in regard to budgets. At the Township, I want to make sure we are using our dollars wisely.”
Aragona hopes to encourage new business to move to Clinton Township, filling vacant properties and growing the local economy. “I plan to reach out to the Detroit Regional Chamber, to attract small businesses to our community,” he said. “One of the challenges that we face in Clinton Township is that we are well-developed residentially but we still need to focus on bringing new business to our industrial areas.” Aragona is ready to listen to the needs of township residents. “I’m doing this to be accessible,” he said. “I’m not doing this for the title but to be there for the people of Clinton Township.”
Following a brief stay working for an industrial electronic repair business, he began work as a legislative director for State Representative Anthony Forlini, where he helped run the Financial Services Committee for the State House of Representatives. “I wanted to serve the community where I grew up, to give back,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot from Rep. Forlini in regard to budgets. At the Township, I want to make sure we are using our dollars wisely.”
Aragona hopes to encourage new business to move to Clinton Township, filling vacant properties and growing the local economy. “I plan to reach out to the Detroit Regional Chamber, to attract small businesses to our community,” he said. “One of the challenges that we face in Clinton Township is that we are well-developed residentially but we still need to focus on bringing new business to our industrial areas.” Aragona is ready to listen to the needs of township residents. “I’m doing this to be accessible,” he said. “I’m not doing this for the title but to be there for the people of Clinton Township.”
Mike Keys grew up surrounded by family in his home at the south end of Clinton Township. A graduate of Central Michigan University, his passion for serving the community really began during his senior year at Fraser High School when he chose to become a co-op student and asked to serve an unpaid internship in Congressman Sandy Levin’s office.
The internship sparked Keys’ passion for politics and a love for volunteering to serve the community. After college, he wanted to volunteer again and took a teaching position in China, where he described the experience as, “incredible.” Keys’ experience at Congressman Levin’s office led to a job working for the Macomb County Board of Commissioners as a legislative aid. His duties as an aid included acting as a liaison to the commissioners in regard to their meeting agendas and minutes.
Although he currently resides in the southern part of the Township, Keys sees his new role as a representative for all Township residents. He felt the 2016 election was the perfect time to bring new energy and ideas to the Board. “I wanted to start local so I could represent where my family lives and is committed,” he said. “But I learned a lot going door to door during the campaign,” he said. “People throughout the Township are looking for transparency. I hope to establish an ethics board, work on getting board meetings online, create an upswing in beautification throughout the township and work with the County to provide a list of roads in need of repair.
The internship sparked Keys’ passion for politics and a love for volunteering to serve the community. After college, he wanted to volunteer again and took a teaching position in China, where he described the experience as, “incredible.” Keys’ experience at Congressman Levin’s office led to a job working for the Macomb County Board of Commissioners as a legislative aid. His duties as an aid included acting as a liaison to the commissioners in regard to their meeting agendas and minutes.
Although he currently resides in the southern part of the Township, Keys sees his new role as a representative for all Township residents. He felt the 2016 election was the perfect time to bring new energy and ideas to the Board. “I wanted to start local so I could represent where my family lives and is committed,” he said. “But I learned a lot going door to door during the campaign,” he said. “People throughout the Township are looking for transparency. I hope to establish an ethics board, work on getting board meetings online, create an upswing in beautification throughout the township and work with the County to provide a list of roads in need of repair.
Kenneth Pearl was elected to the Clinton Township Board of Trustees in November 2008 to serve a four year term. He was then re-elected in November 2012 to serve an additional four year term.
Ken attended Wayne State University and holds two electrical licenses and a builder’s license. He was elected to the Chippewa Valley School Board in June 1998 serving two terms until his election to the Clinton Township Board in November 2008. On the school board he served as trustee, treasurer and president. He also served on their Building and Site Committee, overseeing their new building construction of approximately $500,000,000 and school renovations of older buildings in the district.
In the 80's, Ken was appointed by the Fraser City Council to the Electrical Board and to the Economic Development Corporation. In November 1981, he was elected to the City Council serving as Mayor Pro-tem and re-elected for a second four year term in 1985. As a City Council member, he also served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He did not seek a third term as he relocated his family to Clinton Township in 1989.
From 2003 to 2008, Ken served on the Clinton Township Planning Commission. In 2005 he was appointed to the Communications Committee which has since been combined with the Technology Committee. He is currently a member of the Sanitary Sewer Sub Committee, the Election Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ken is also involved as the Chair of the Heritage Estates Sub-Committee, appointed by the Board to oversee matters relating to the complex.
Ken is employed as the Director of Operations for the Slatkin Corporation. Married to Carole, they have three grown children - Michael, Michelle and Robbie and two grandchildren.
Ken attended Wayne State University and holds two electrical licenses and a builder’s license. He was elected to the Chippewa Valley School Board in June 1998 serving two terms until his election to the Clinton Township Board in November 2008. On the school board he served as trustee, treasurer and president. He also served on their Building and Site Committee, overseeing their new building construction of approximately $500,000,000 and school renovations of older buildings in the district.
In the 80's, Ken was appointed by the Fraser City Council to the Electrical Board and to the Economic Development Corporation. In November 1981, he was elected to the City Council serving as Mayor Pro-tem and re-elected for a second four year term in 1985. As a City Council member, he also served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He did not seek a third term as he relocated his family to Clinton Township in 1989.
From 2003 to 2008, Ken served on the Clinton Township Planning Commission. In 2005 he was appointed to the Communications Committee which has since been combined with the Technology Committee. He is currently a member of the Sanitary Sewer Sub Committee, the Election Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ken is also involved as the Chair of the Heritage Estates Sub-Committee, appointed by the Board to oversee matters relating to the complex.
Ken is employed as the Director of Operations for the Slatkin Corporation. Married to Carole, they have three grown children - Michael, Michelle and Robbie and two grandchildren.
Jenifer “Joie” West was elected to the Board in November 2004 to serve a four year term beginning November 20, 2004 and re-elected for a second four year term in November 2008. Joie was re-elected for a third term in November 2012.
Joie received her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from Michigan State University. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Southeast Regional Area Health Education Center, serving nine counties in southeast Michigan. In the past, she has worked as the Vice President of Government Relations at Strategic Health Care and as the Director of Public Affairs at Wayne State University - School of Medicine Public Affairs Office. In addition, she was employed at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital (St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Hospital) as the Director of External Affairs and at Mount Clemens General Hospital (now McLaren Macomb) as the Director of Community and Corporate Services. She has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member in Health Services Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy and as the Director of Cardiology Services, the Life Trends Wellness Program at Mount Clemens General Hospital and as an instructor at Baker College of Clinton Township.
Joie has been extremely active in the community. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Leadership Macomb and the Macomb Health and Fitness Foundation. She has served as Board Chair for Creating a Healthier Macomb, on the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the American Red Cross and is a founding member of the Prescription Resource Network, the indigent prescription medication program in Macomb County. She is currently a member of the Democratic Party, The Health Forum, The National Wellness Institute, the National Health and Wellness Club, the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the Michigan Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Association of Worksite health Promotion among others. Joie was the founding and first Executive Director of the Healthier Macomb Fitness Council, which was part of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
Joie was a committee member of the Clinton Township Recreation Committee from 1999 – 2002. She currently serves on the Housing Commission, Planning Commission, Cultural Diversity Committee, Personnel Vacancy Review Committee, Refuse Disposal Committee, Transportation Committee and Art Festival Committee. She is also an alternate on the Budget/Ways & Means Committee.
She has numerous publications and accomplishments which she has received awards for. One such award is the 1998, 2001 and 2002 Gold Healthy Workplace Award for Mount Clemens General Hospital, received from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
Married to Marty, she has two grown children, Nick and Sandy. She is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys downhill skiing, camping and exercising. She and her husband are huge Spartan football fans and have been fortunate to go to many of the recent bowl games. With a love for animals, she has two pets – a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Camper, and a tabby cat named Austin.
Joie received her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from Michigan State University. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Southeast Regional Area Health Education Center, serving nine counties in southeast Michigan. In the past, she has worked as the Vice President of Government Relations at Strategic Health Care and as the Director of Public Affairs at Wayne State University - School of Medicine Public Affairs Office. In addition, she was employed at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital (St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Hospital) as the Director of External Affairs and at Mount Clemens General Hospital (now McLaren Macomb) as the Director of Community and Corporate Services. She has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member in Health Services Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy and as the Director of Cardiology Services, the Life Trends Wellness Program at Mount Clemens General Hospital and as an instructor at Baker College of Clinton Township.
Joie has been extremely active in the community. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Leadership Macomb and the Macomb Health and Fitness Foundation. She has served as Board Chair for Creating a Healthier Macomb, on the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the American Red Cross and is a founding member of the Prescription Resource Network, the indigent prescription medication program in Macomb County. She is currently a member of the Democratic Party, The Health Forum, The National Wellness Institute, the National Health and Wellness Club, the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the Michigan Society of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Association of Worksite health Promotion among others. Joie was the founding and first Executive Director of the Healthier Macomb Fitness Council, which was part of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
Joie was a committee member of the Clinton Township Recreation Committee from 1999 – 2002. She currently serves on the Housing Commission, Planning Commission, Cultural Diversity Committee, Personnel Vacancy Review Committee, Refuse Disposal Committee, Transportation Committee and Art Festival Committee. She is also an alternate on the Budget/Ways & Means Committee.
She has numerous publications and accomplishments which she has received awards for. One such award is the 1998, 2001 and 2002 Gold Healthy Workplace Award for Mount Clemens General Hospital, received from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
Married to Marty, she has two grown children, Nick and Sandy. She is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys downhill skiing, camping and exercising. She and her husband are huge Spartan football fans and have been fortunate to go to many of the recent bowl games. With a love for animals, she has two pets – a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Camper, and a tabby cat named Austin.
