April Osentoski

April Osentoski was born in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Great Lakes Junior College. Her career experience includes working as a chef.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

April Osentoski, husband Brad, 5 children and 3 grandchildren. Culinary professional over 25 years in the industry. Enjoys music, travel and theater, has performed in productions with the Port Austin Community Players.

Sitting around the dining table, you often hear complaints about our government. Talk about how the government has forgotten rural areas. Working my way up thru the ranks, going above and beyond for my customers, coworkers and employers, I eventually became an executive chef at an assisted living facility. It exposed me to a whole segment of our population that is often forgotten, with their own unique set of concerns. I look around at this beautiful area we are privileged to call home and I see where we can do better for our people.

When I was younger, I spent years in the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scout promise reads “On my honor I will try, to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law” I can’t tell you how many times I have recited that. Serving by helping others is something I have done for as long as I can remember.

My above and beyond work ethic, can-do attitude combined with a common sense approach to keeping our small towns safe and secure, while still allowing for the growth needed to provide the young people of our community the opportunity to stay and raise their families here, and remain connected to their extended families in the area as well.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Expanded mental health services, including those for substance abuseEconomically viable futures for our young peopleSafety and security for our aging population

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, education, economic growth, infrastructure, environment

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, compassion, empathy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Patience, positivity, perseverance

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Do the best they can for the people and the area they serve keeping the broad picture in mind while paying to attention to the small details that matter. Listening to the people and really hearing and addressing their needs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My life goal is to make a difference to as many people as possible. To truly make a life changing difference to even one would be enough.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Challenger explosion. I was 11.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was delivering newspapers at 10 years old in the Detroit area. I had over 100 customers.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Could Be Worse by James Stevenson

Because truly, no matter how awful a moment might seem, it could always be worse. It’s a reminder to have perspective.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe in the system of checks and balances.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Providing adequate healthcare to our aging population. Viable economic futures. Addressing the mental health crisis

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It can be

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, legislators have to work together to achieve things for the common good of the people. It’s what good government should do

What committees interest you?

Agriculture

Criminal Justice

Economic Development and Small Business

Education

Families, Children and Seniors

Health Policy

Higher Education

Insurance and Financial Services

Labor

Local Government and Municipal Finance

Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Regulatory Reform

Tax Policy

Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Just as shareholders in a company are given as much detail as they desire, our citizens should expect that same transparency from their government