Recount for Chesterfield Clerk Upholds Berry's Win

Macomb County recount workers determined Monday that Cindy Berry won the Nov. 6 election.

Recount for Chesterfield Township Clerk Upholds Berry's Win

Macomb County recount workers determined Monday that Cindy Berry won the Nov. 6 election.

An election recount Monday upheld Cindy Berry's Nov. 6 win for Chesterfield Township clerk. The process, spearheaded by Macomb County election workers, began around 8:30 a.m. and officially wrapped up around 5 p.m. inside the township municipal offices, Berry said. "Obviously, I'm pleased with the outcome and I'm grateful we let the process work," Berry said. "I'm satisfied as well that now we can move on." Incumbent Jan Uglis requested the recount after a tight race that determined challenger Berry won by 43 ballots in early November. Berry has since assumed responsibilities in the full-time elected position. She says the recount even uncovered several extra votes that were previously unaccounted for. The county election recount results …

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Uglis Says Recount Will Bring Peace of Mind in Close Clerk's Race

Jan Uglis spoke of her decision to request a recount in the tight race against challenger Cindy Berry at the Chesterfield Township Board of Trustees meeting.

Departing Chesterfield Township Clerk Jan Uglis' decision to request a recount will bring peace of mind, she said Monday night. "If I did not do it, I would be wondering and it would be bothering me," she told Patch before the Board of Trustees meeting in Municipal Offices. While she praised her election staff, she said there were some tabulation problems at certain precincts that could mean the 43-vote loss to Cindy Berry was an error. "I would never ever question my election workers because it was a long night, but again, we had some issues," Uglis said. On Friday, she wrote a $400 check to the township for the recount request. She said much of that money came from donations from supporters. Deputy Clerk Eric Wurmlinger said Monday it …

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Uglis Wants Recount in Chesterfield Clerk's Race

A majority of voters selected newcomer Cindy Berry for the full-time township seat in the Nov. 6 election.

Incumbent Clerk Jan Uglis is seeking a recount for the Nov. 6 election results that showed Cindy Berry earned slightly more votes for the full-time position. Berry, who along with new trustees Hank Anderson and David Joseph, was sworn in Friday at Municipal Offices, is expected to assume clerk responsibilities at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, township Deputy Clerk Eric Wurmlinger said Monday.  Uglis, who lost by 43 ballots, paid $400 to the township for the recount request. The process will cost the township a minimum of $3,000 and as much as $5,000. Results are expected as soon as early December, Wurmlinger said. A recount request is rare for Chesterfield Township, with the last one taking place about 20 years ago, he said. According to the Macomb …

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New Chesterfield Township Clerk Wants Lower Taxes, Less Business Regulation

Newcomer Cindy Berry, a Republican, defeated incumbent Jan Uglis, a Democrat, in the Nov. 6 general election.

Cindy Berry, the newly elected Chesterfield Township clerk, wants to reduce local government costs by 30 percent, develop a more favorable business environment, and eliminate the administrative fee on winter tax bills. The 30% reduction, Berry said, would be money returned to Chesterfield’s taxpayers. “I can’t guarantee that it’s going to happen but I’m certainly going to be an advocate for it,” she said in an interview this week. Even the police department, which has said it needs additional funding, could benefit by the potential cut, Berry said. “Hopefully, the board will also vote to return those tax dollars to those officers who are residents here,” she said. Police officials have said that Chesterfield’s police department could face …

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Chesterfield Township Voters Reject Police Tax, Pass Fire Millages

Supervisor Michael Lovelock and Treasurer Linda Hartman were re-elected while newcomer Cindy Berry won bid for clerk.

Macomb County Candidates Square Off in Debates

Several candidates debated Thursday night at Chesterfield Municipal Offices.

Vacant Storefronts, Tax Proposals Take Center Stage in Chesterfield Debates

Chesterfield Township candidates running in the November election squared off Thursday during debates at Municipal Offices on Sugarbush.

Attracting business and funding police and fire were priorities Thursday during Chesterfield Township candidate debates. In a series of taped segments in municipal offices, township candidates spoke of their accomplishments and their goals if elected in November. The Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce and The Voice newspaper sponsored the event moderated by Brian Powers. Challenger Cindy Berry called for transparency in government and reduced spending while incumbent Jan Uglis emphasized the need to lure businesses to the community.  "I believe we can lower taxes and still provide the same services," Berry said. Uglis said she's been working with township planning and zoning employees to help bring in business. She said she would like to see …

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Chesterfield Township Clerk Jan Uglis Advances to November Election

Michele Ficht, who currently serves as trustee, received less votes than incumbent candidate Jan Uglis.

Chesterfield Township Clerk Jan Uglis, a Democrat, will advance to the general election against Republican candidate Cindy Berry. Uglis received 55.2 percent--or 1,399 votes--in the Tuesday primary election against fellow Democrat Michele Ficht with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Currently a township trustee, Ficht earned 1,136 votes, according to unofficial county election results. Berry was the sole candidate in her party in the primary, earning 2,107 votes, the results show. If re-elected, Uglis previously told Patch that she would like to see several things accomplished in the community. "During my term, I would like to see Sebille Manor (base housing) developed into a dog-friendly park at the Sugarbush entrance and a township …

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Meet Chesterfield Township Clerk Candidate Cindy Berry

Learn about the people vying for public office in Chesterfield Township in this series of candidate profiles before the Aug. 7 primary election.

New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch is profiling candidates for Chesterfield Township's elected positions. Learn about them here in a series of profiles every day this week. Name: Cindy Berry Age: 38 Political party: Republican Years lived in Chesterfield: 12 Occupation: Consultant What position are you running for: Township Clerk If elected, what specifically would you like to see done during your term? What do you think the community's biggest challenges are and how can the community overcome them? Increased foreclosures and a repressed business climate can be helped by reducing taxes and governmental regulations on residents and businesses. How would you propose making the police and fire funds financially stable? Align budgets with …

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Jeff Berry

8:11 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I agree with you but I believe that a county requirement. Its to acknowledge the person responsible for elections. Really no choice in the matter.   more ›