ABOUT KERRY
With penniless teenaged parents and a father who left when she was five, Kerry Ann learned fast how to stand up for herself. She began waitressing at age 14, putting herself through Oakland University with stacks of one dollar bills each semester. She next worked as a legal secretary/paralegal to finance her dream of law school.
Precisely because of these struggles, Kerry Ann has dedicated her life to giving a voice to the voiceless - first finding her own and then helping others find theirs.
Ever the underdog, Kerry Ann is the only woman and a first-time political candidate. And in true underdog fashion, Kerry Ann is a proud former decade-long Union member.
INSPIRATION
As a true conservative, Kerry Ann believes We the People should have and keep our God-given right to LOCAL CONTROL of LOCAL AFFAIRS, especially over OUR LAND.
Kerry Ann does NOT believe in going along just for the sake of getting along. She has known first-hand since childhood how hard it is to earn a buck. Taxpayer dollars should be safeguarded and not doled out willy-nilly to government officials' friends and family at exorbitant amounts. Kerry Ann has stood up against exactly this kind of nepotism and conflict of interest in the past.
“If elected to serve as Commissioner I will be a voice for the people of Port Huron, Ft. Gratiot, and Burtchville who feel like they have no voice in their local government. I will safeguard tax dollars and fight to maintain LOCAL CONTROL for We the People.”
WIFE, MOTHER, AND FAMILY
Kerry Ann and her husband John have been married for 16 years. Their daughter Lucy is ten years old and Kerry's step-daughters are Jenna and Leah. The family lives just two doors from Kerry Ann’s mother-in-law, Marjorie Ange, who still lives in the house where John grew up.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Kerry Ann (Bradford) Ange continued a long history of Ange Family public service. Kerry's father-in-law the late Bob Ange served as a Sheriff's Deputy prior to his successful real estate career. Husband John served St. Clair County residents as an Assistant Prosecutor. And Kerry Ann is a ten year veteran Assistant Prosecutor, currently serving as a contracted Special Assistant Michigan Attorney General.
We hear politicians constantly telling us they run for office because it is “my time;” “something I have always wanted;” “the logical next step for me.” I, ME, MY.
Kerry Ann is not running for herself. She is running to SERVE YOU!
“As YOUR County Commissioner, I will champion YOU, and always put YOUR needs FIRST!”
KERRY ANN ANGE: PUTTING DISTRICT TWO FIRST!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Standing up for the Voiceless
A few notable cases from Kerry's career of service spent giving a voice to the voiceless by fighting powerful government officials like the Michigan Parole Board include:
https://www.macombdaily.com/2022/10/06/release-of-man-who-raped-woman-in-clinton-twp-debated/
https://www.macombdaily.com/2018/04/06/child-rapist-returned-to-prison/
https://www.macombdaily.com/2010/10/09/video-survivors-fight-to-keep-killer-behind-bars/
https://www.macombdaily.com/2010/08/30/convicted-murderer-pleads-for-release/
School and Work:
Liberty University – Lynchburg, Virginia 2022
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry, High Distinction
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law – Detroit, Michigan 2002
Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
- Law Review, Jr. and Sr. Editor
- Student Bar Association, ABA Representative
- Book Awards: Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Estates and Trusts
Oakland University – Rochester, Michigan 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Paralegal Degree; Dean’s List
Oakland Christian School – Rochester, Michigan 1989
Michigan Attorney General, 2019 to present
Special Assistant Attorney General
Appointed by Attorney General under private contract to serve as Special Assistant Attorney General in the prosecution of Felony Non-Support cases in counties throughout the State of Michigan.
Ange Law 2013 to present
Sole Practitioner
- Handling criminal, civil, and family law matters, including child abuse/neglect, juvenile delinquency, divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, guardianship, adoption appeals, parole appeals, criminal defense and expungements.
- Contracted from 2016 through 2022 by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to provide legal representation for Sanilac County DHHS in every aspect of its child abuse/neglect caseload including appellate work in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.
- Responsible to choose and manage a back-up attorney to appear when necessary.
- Contracted from 2021 through 2023 by the State of Michigan to represent qualified individuals through the Clean Slate Project.
Fletcher Fealko Shoudy & Francis, PC 2012
Associate Attorney
Handled all cases in this plaintiff/defense firm, including municipal prosecution, retained divorce and criminal defense matters, employment, racial, age and gender discrimination, “whistleblower” cases and contract, personal injury, municipal, business, real estate and child protection matters.
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office – 2003-2011
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Circuit Court
- District Court
- Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Unit
- Juvenile Unit – Child Abuse/Neglect, Delinquency and CSC
- Parole Appeals Unit
Volunteer Service:
Kerry Ann knows volunteer service and charitable contribution are a privilege:
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Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Compassion Pregnancy Center
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Current Legal Consultant/former Board Member, Spero Pregnancy Center
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Former Board Member/current volunteer, St. Clair County Right to Life
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North Macomb Right to Life
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Michigan Right to Life
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Michigan State Bar Character and Fitness District Committee Member
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Volunteer, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
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Various Pro Bono Cases, including but not limited to Clean Slate and Parole Appeals clients
From left to right, Kerry Ann with Sue Nellis (Compassion), Rebecca Kiessling (Save the One), and Jennifer McDonald (Spero).
