Incumbent Democrat trustees Kate Borninski, Sommer Foster and Tania Ganguly are facing challenges from candidates Ammara Ansari, Dave Harris and Syed Jafry. The top four vote getters will move on to the Nov. 5 general election, facing the top four Republican candidates, all seeking four-year terms on the board.
Trustees in Canton Township are paid $1,150.41 per month.
Democratic candidates include:
Ammara Ansari, 30 is the development director at Detroit Action, and has lived in Canton Township for the eight years.
Kate Borninski, 57, is an incumbent trustee. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, and attended Eastern Michigan University for graduate school and teacher certification. She has lived in Canton for more than 24 years.
Sommer Foster, 47, also an incumbent is the executive director of a non-profit organization. She earned her degree at Eastern Michigan University and is a 20-year township resident. She has served on the board since 2016
Tania Ganguly, 52, is a 20-year township resident. She has a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and an MBA. She is a finance manager at VCA North America and has served on the board for four years.
David Harris, 52, is currently the Canton Community productions supervisor for Canton Township. He earned a post-secondary certificate from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, which is now Lawrence Tech University. He has lived in the township for 16 years.
Republican candidates include Tyler Grable, Jeff Graunke, Marko Kozina and Leander Richmond. Republican John Anthony is seeking a return to the supervisor’s office.
Ammara Ansari, 30 is the development director at Detroit Action, and has lived in Canton Township for the eight years.
Kate Borninski, 57, is an incumbent trustee. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, and attended Eastern Michigan University for graduate school and teacher certification. She has lived in Canton for more than 24 years.
Sommer Foster, 47, also an incumbent is the executive director of a non-profit organization. She earned her degree at Eastern Michigan University and is a 20-year township resident. She has served on the board since 2016
Tania Ganguly, 52, is a 20-year township resident. She has a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and an MBA. She is a finance manager at VCA North America and has served on the board for four years.
David Harris, 52, is currently the Canton Community productions supervisor for Canton Township. He earned a post-secondary certificate from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, which is now Lawrence Tech University. He has lived in the township for 16 years.
Republican candidates include Tyler Grable, Jeff Graunke, Marko Kozina and Leander Richmond. Republican John Anthony is seeking a return to the supervisor’s office.
Tyler Grable, 29, is a senior financial analyst who earned his degree in finance from Southern New Hampshire University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He is a former 8-year veteran of the U.S. Marines and has lived in the township for three years.
Jeff Graunke, 66, is the owner of Thunder Bay Group, a business consultant. He is a 23-year resident of the township and earned his degree at Lawrence Institute of Technology. He is a current board member of the Canton Chamber and chair elect for 2024, president of the Canton Connection Group.
Marko Kozina, 50, is retired from the United States Border Patrol. He earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from The University of Illinois at Chicago. He has lived in Canton since 2003.
Leander Richmond, 55, has been a part of the Canton community since 1993. He is the owner of a Canton Township based business.
Jeff Graunke, 66, is the owner of Thunder Bay Group, a business consultant. He is a 23-year resident of the township and earned his degree at Lawrence Institute of Technology. He is a current board member of the Canton Chamber and chair elect for 2024, president of the Canton Connection Group.
Marko Kozina, 50, is retired from the United States Border Patrol. He earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from The University of Illinois at Chicago. He has lived in Canton since 2003.
Leander Richmond, 55, has been a part of the Canton community since 1993. He is the owner of a Canton Township based business.
