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Kenneth A. Pearl

MI · Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education President

Kenneth A. Pearl is a current member of the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education, serving as President.

Where Kenneth A. Pearl stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Safety and Crime Control (7 records), Public Education Quality (2 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (5 records)

Mixed record

Government Efficiency (1 support · 2 oppose)

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support · 2 oppose
  • Voted against several changes to Clinton Township's ethics policy. One required township-paid materials showing an official's name or photo to disclose the taxpayer cost. Each failed 3-4.

    March 25, 2019Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted no on opening a special Clinton Township budget committee meeting to the public and all trustees. The motion failed 3-4.

    January 14, 2019Opposes Government Efficiency

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • As a Clinton Township trustee, asked the board to order an energy audit of all township buildings at no cost to the township. The board approved it 7-0.

    April 20, 2009Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 5 oppose
  • Voted no on delaying new class materials, then yes on buying high school math ($557,950.93) and middle school social studies ($124,713.60) materials. Both purchases passed 5-2.

    May 19, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: chippewavalley-cdn.fxbrt.com

  • Moved to put a Clinton Township police tax (millage) and a road repair tax on the August 7, 2018 ballot. The police measure passed 7-0 and the road measure 4-3.

    April 30, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted against rejecting raises for Clinton Township's elected officials that a citizen pay commission had recommended. The rejection passed 5-2.

    October 16, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to borrow $2.5 million through bonds for a new public works building and repairs at Heritage Estates senior housing. It passed 6-1.

    August 16, 2010Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to pass Clinton Township's 2010-2011 budget without 16 planned layoffs, using Fire Fund savings to cover that fund's deficit. It passed 4-3.

    March 22, 2010Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 7 support
  • Voted for a Chippewa Valley Schools request that Clinton Township and Macomb Township each add a school resource officer. It passed with all members voting yes.

    September 30, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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  • Voted for a Chippewa Valley Schools resolution urging parents to store guns safely and locked. It passed 7-0.

    September 11, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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  • Moved to put a Clinton Township police tax (millage) and a road repair tax on the August 7, 2018 ballot. The police measure passed 7-0 and the road measure 4-3.

    April 30, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to have the Clinton Township attorney write an ordinance banning K2, a synthetic drug. The board agreed 7-0.

    June 18, 2012Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted no on Clinton Township's 2011-2012 budget, which laid off 12 firefighters and 2 police workers. The budget passed 4-3.

    March 21, 2011Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted no on cutting seven full-time Clinton Township firefighter jobs to save money. The layoffs passed 4-3.

    August 2, 2010Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to pass Clinton Township's 2010-2011 budget without 16 planned layoffs, using Fire Fund savings to cover that fund's deficit. It passed 4-3.

    March 22, 2010Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 2 support
  • Voted no on delaying new class materials, then yes on buying high school math ($557,950.93) and middle school social studies ($124,713.60) materials. Both purchases passed 5-2.

    May 19, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: chippewavalley-cdn.fxbrt.com

  • Voted to ask Chippewa Valley voters to renew the school operating tax (millage) on August 6, 2024. It passed 4-1.

    March 18, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

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Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 2 support
  • Moved to put a Clinton Township police tax (millage) and a road repair tax on the August 7, 2018 ballot. The police measure passed 7-0 and the road measure 4-3.

    April 30, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to borrow $2.5 million through bonds for a new public works building and repairs at Heritage Estates senior housing. It passed 6-1.

    August 16, 2010Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

Track record — General

General · 12 records
  • Voted to approve Dr. Adam Blanchard's contract as the next Chippewa Valley Schools superintendent, starting July 1, 2026. It passed 6-1.

    May 11, 2026

    Source: chippewavalley-cdn.fxbrt.com

  • Voted to give Chippewa Valley Superintendent Ronald Roberts an "Exemplary" job rating. It passed 5-2.

    June 2, 2025

    Source: chippewavalley-cdn.fxbrt.com

  • Moved to change the Chippewa Valley Schools visitor policy for board members. Members visiting a school in their official role during school hours now need the superintendent's approval. It passed 5-1.

    January 10, 2022

    Source: chippewavalley-cdn.fxbrt.com

  • Joined the Chippewa Valley Schools board after being picked to fill an open seat. He took the oath of office on October 18, 2021.

    October 18, 2021

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  • Moved to adopt a Clinton Township ordinance banning recreational marijuana businesses. It passed 7-0.

    April 22, 2019

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

    Also on this bill

    • April 18, 2011 · Voted for a Clinton Township resolution asking the Michigan Legislature and Governor to change the state tax structure. It passed 4-3. (General)
  • Moved that Clinton Township's new ethics policy cover only elected and appointed officials, with union workers handled in contract talks. It passed 4-3.

    February 4, 2019

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to have Clinton Township's attorney write a resolution opposing House Bill 6530, a state bill limiting local control over natural resource removal. It passed 7-0.

    December 10, 2018

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Moved to remove fellow Clinton Township trustee Dean Reynolds from all township committees while an investigation was ongoing. It passed 6-0.

    October 17, 2016

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted no on a Clinton Township zoning rule that set limits on growing and processing medical marijuana. It passed 5-2.

    January 11, 2016

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Voted for a Clinton Township resolution asking the Michigan Legislature and Governor to change the state tax structure. It passed 4-3.

    April 18, 2011

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

    Also on this bill

    • April 22, 2019 · Moved to adopt a Clinton Township ordinance banning recreational marijuana businesses. It passed 7-0. (General)
  • Moved to extend Clinton Township's pause on medical marijuana dispensaries for six more months. It passed 7-0.

    October 25, 2010

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

  • Cast the only no vote on higher water and sewer rates for Clinton Township. The rate increase passed 6-1.

    January 19, 2010

    Source: portal.laserfiche.com

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