Experience & Integrity Matters!
Experience & Integrity Matters!
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
I have been a lifelong resident of Oshtemo Township and would consider it a privilege to serve and improve the lives of all people who live here.
My skills and experience in Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Taxation and Communications would help bring the needed changes to Oshtemo Township and make it an affordable township for all people to live and grow.
Chief Financial Officer — United Way Kalamazoo / Park Village Pines / Kalamazoo Christian Schools
KVCC — Economics/Business Instructor
U.S. Treasury Department — National Bank Examiner
Masters Degree — WMU Finance and Economics
TOWNSHIP PRIORITIES
Reducing residents’ property tax bill.
Oshtemo Township’s Millage Tax Rate is up to 32% higher than all other Townships in Kalamazoo County. When you combine a high Millage Tax Rate with inflated property values, living in Oshtemo has become increasingly unaffordable for most of our community.
Improving safety for all residents.
Crime has been increasing in Oshtemo Township for several years. Having a safe and secure place to live is of utmost importance to our families’ health and well-being.
Improving storm water and sewer systems.
- Stormwater runoff
- Septic and sewer systems
- Ground contamination
Millage Tax Rates of Oshtemo and Surrounding Townships.
Oshtemo Township Millage Tax Rate is up to 32% higher than surrounding townships.
THIS HAS TO STOP!
This Over Taxation of Oshtemo Residents Has to STOP!
Based on an assessed home value of $200,000, an Oshtemo resident would pay $8,000 in property taxes compared to only $6,100 in Alamo Township.
THIS HAS TO STOP!
Millage Rates are from Transnation Title.
Renters in Oshtemo Township pay up to 32% more in monthly rent because of this high Millage Tax Rate as landlords just pass these high taxes on to you.
THIS HAS TO STOP!
This Over Taxation of Oshtemo Residents Has to STOP!
Based on a monthly rent of $1,000, an Oshtemo renter is paying $320 more per month than a renter in Alamo Township. Living in Oshtemo Township is unaffordable.
THIS HAS TO STOP!
PLEASE VOTE FOR SCOTT ZONDERVAN TO STOP THIS OVER TAXATION OF OSHTEMO RESIDENTS