Name *

First Name

Last Name

Campaign Phone *

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Candidacy jurisdiction *

VCG-WM endorsement is only open to candidates at the state and local levels within Kent, Ottawa, and the surrounding counties.

Yes

My candidacy party affiliation is: *

Democrat

Republican

Independent

Non-partisan

Acknowledgement of Non-Exclusivity *

I understand and acknowledge that being a Common Good Candidate is *not exclusive* and is open to any/all candidates from any party and any political race within Ottawa, Kent, and the surrounding counties. This means more than one candidate from a single race could become a Common Good Candidate, as it is an agreement of shared values and not an exclusive endorsement.

I acknowledge

Acknowledgement of Right to Revoke *

I understand and acknowledge that Vote Common Good – West Michigan has right to revoke the agreement at any time for any reason, including but not limited to credible accusations of conduct that indicates a pattern of behavior and character traits that contradict The Common Good Commitments.

I acknowledge

TRUSTWORTHY LEADERSHIP *

I will earn public trust by embodying a deep sense of civic responsibility and professionalism as a public servant. I will commit to the highest intellectual, moral, and civic standards essential for a well-functioning democracy.

I commit

RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE *

I will practice accountability, teamwork, prudence, moderation, and justice. I will cultivate an ethos of civility through goodwill, respect, and cooperation without giving up on principle and conviction.

I commit

GENUINE BELONGING *

I will serve the needs of the entire community over self-interest and partisan interest alone. I will value the rights and perspectives from all people of faith and goodwill and will seek kindness, magnanimity, and compassion.

I commit

ETHICAL CONDUCT *

I will discharge my responsibilities with integrity. I will refrain from engaging in dishonest matters of financial or personal influence incompatible with the impartial and objective performance of my duties.

I commit

SERVICE BEFORE SELF *

I will adhere to my Oath of Office and faithfully discharge the duties with professionalism, courage, and humility. I understand that no other oath, affirmation, or any religious test is required.

I commit

LOVE-IN-POLITICS PLEDGE

I will pledge to an ethic of love in my public and political life that advocates for the common good of all consistent with the biblical passage of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

I commit