About Commissioner Brieve
Background
Emily is a long time Gaines Township resident. She graduated from Cutlerville Christian School (now Legacy Christian). South Christian High School and Calvin University. Emily worked as a Legislative Assistant in the Michigan House of Representatives for a Republican and then excelled in automotive sales during the most difficult time in the industry. Currently, Emily helps manage her family's small business, FastoolNow.com, along with her father and brother. They sell construction tools and supplies worldwide. Emily and her husband, Mark, have two boys, Jonah and Micah.
Involvement
Emily was first elected to serve on the Kent County Board of Commissioners in 2014 and currently serves as Vice Chair. Since elected, she has served the 10th District and Kent County in various capacities including Chair of the Lead Task Force, Chair of the Board of Public Works, Secretary of the West Michigan Sports Commission, Ford Airport Authority Board Member, former Chair of the Community Health Advisory Committee, Grand Rapids Public Museum Board, Network180 Community Mental Health Board, and more. Emily has also volunteered as a Caledonia Little League t-ball coach and currently coaches South Christian Middle School Tennis with her husband. Emily enjoys serving as a volunteer at Dutton Christian School.
Why support Commissioner Brieve?
- As a parent, Emily is familiar with the issues that face our families today. She believes in the importance of early childhood programs so children can get a great start in life.
- Being part of a family business, Emily understands the high cost and hard work it takes to be successful in a competitive world.
- Emily also believes that Kent County is a great place to work, live, and raise a family. She wants to see Kent County continue to blossom.
- As a Commissioner, Emily has helped to champion opportunities for our local economy to continue its upward growth, she has protected small businesses and made decisions to provide the best services for our families.
- Emily is here to work with her colleagues on the board along with State, Federal and Local Governments. Public/Private partnerships are also key to our community's success. Emily knows this job cannot be done alone and collaboration is very important.
Many great things have happened and are continuing to happen in Kent County.
Key Issues
Transparency & Accountability
I will ensure transparent communication regarding all areas of Kent County's business.
Safe Communities
I will always support public safety by fully funding the Kent County Sheriff's Department
Economic Opportunities
I will strive to work with businesses to help drive economic opportunities in Kent County.
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