Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board Member, 6 Year Term
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Abby Reenders Emmerich's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Elaine D. Ebel's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Heather Herrygers is a trustee on the Grand Haven Area Public Schools board, a former teacher, and a small business owner. Her priorities are open talks between the district and the community and careful spending of school funds.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 2 against, Public Education Quality 2 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Marc Eickholt is vice president of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools board, where he has served since 2021. He is a software solutions consultant who once worked at the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, and he focuses on school safety and careful use of tax dollars.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 6 against, Public Education Quality 5 for
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Michael D. Secrest's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Steve Daitch is a Grand Haven resident who works in elections and voter services for the federal government. He began his career as a high school government teacher.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Zach Winterhalter's job, background, or goals.
Sources: app.miottawa.org · ghaps.org · michigan.gov