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Meet the candidates column  
The Huron Hub 
Posted Oct. 12, 2020

Editor’s note: As the 2020 election draws near, the residents in Huron Township would like to hear more about each candidate that is running for office or reelection.

Recently, every person running on the Huron Township ballot was invited to use The Huron Hub as a platform to get their voice heard. All letters in this column are submitted by the candidates themselves and are not edited by Huron Hub staff. Letters are posted in the order they are received, and candidates have until Oct. 12 to submit their letters. Letters will not be accepted from the candidates after Oct. 12. 

Readers can access all candidate letters on a special section of HuronHub.com HERE. 

The following letter was submitted by David Patterson:

My name is David Patterson, I am running for reelection for Township Trustee. I have been a residence of Huron Township since 1971. I retired from the Huron Township Police department after 29 year as a Lieutenant. I was instrumental in forming the dare program in the Huron School District.

Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts an Associate Arts from Madonna University. I am a graduate of the Northwestern University Staff and Command school. I have also earned credits in Public Administration from Eastern Michigan. Attended the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)  two week program.

Military: I am a United States Air Force Veteran Vietnam Era

Future: As a Huron Township Trustee I will continue to focus on conscientious economics and sustainable community development throughout the Township. I presently serve on the LDFA, Local Development Finance Authority and the Township election commission.

Please support me in the upcoming election: Thank You.