Erin Lyon

{"skills":"I graduated with a BS in Finance from GVSU in 2006. I entered law school at MSU that fall where I fell in love with Tax Law (I know!). At this same time, I pursued a master's degree in business administration at GVSU. With degrees in Finance, Business Administration, and Law, I bring a deep understanding of fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, and policy development, skills that are essential for meeting current community needs and guiding Grand Haven forward.","achievements":"I have been blessed to be nominated for a few awards in our community. In 2021, I was nominated for, and was presented with, the Dr. Elizabeth Curtis Young Professional Award from the Chamber of Commerce. In 2023, I was nominated for both the Disability Network Lakeshore Ability Award and the Lakeshore Athena Award. I am thankful for all the work that goes on behind the scenes for these awards, and just to be included amongst the other nominees was a huge honor. ","responsibility":"After law school I searched for a friend group. I was able to find that in the Grand Haven Young Professionals. I joined the board within six months of attending meetings and kept volunteering after that. With that group I helped start the Salmon Run 5K that turned into a fundraiser for Momentum Center before covid shut the race down. I have served on the Winterfest planning committee, the Imagination Station Fundraising Committee, was a Chamber Ambassador, sat as a board member of Walk The Beat, the President of the East End Association, and recently served as the Treasurer for Gracious Grounds before terming out. Currently I am a member of the Grand Haven Rotary, and a member of Sunset Retirement Community Foundation Board. These are just a few of the organizations I have served with while I support many more. "}

Housing: finding strategic ways to bring lower cost housing options to our community. We must recognize the importance of making our town attainable once again for young families. Too many are forced to look elsewhere, simply because housing remains out of reach. Grand Haven should be a place where young families are excited to settle down and where longtime residents continue to feel secure calling this place home.

Male, older (78-80 years old), very conservative. Linked with a far-right republican party. Was on city council for 12 years and allowed our unpaid pension liability to grow from $0 to $31,000,000