From the City Pulse 

Finally, in the 14th, Tim Fischer has a wide range of experiences — from the Michigan Environmental Council to Peace Corps volunteer to being a fifth generation beekeeper. He’s serious about serving the public and representing rural Ingham community. He deserves a vote.

14th District: Cities of Mason and Leslie and Onondaga and Vevay townships Tim Fischer, 36, is the deputy policy director for the Michigan Environmental Council and a fifth-generation beekeeper in Mason seeking his first elected office. Fischer says he’s worked on budgets “in a variety of positions” and is “intimately familiar” with how public policy is presented and passed. He has worked with commissioners in the past primarily on transportation issues.

The area, represented by Republican Don Vickers, is politically independent, Fischer said. “I don’t think it’s so much a Republican or Democrat thing but a Lansing and the rest of the county thing,” he added, saying he wants to bring a new voice for rural issues to the board, particularly out-county road patrols.

Fischer is being challenged by Kelli Green. She could not be reached for comment for this story. The winner of Tuesday’s primary goes on to face Vickers, who is seeking a second consecutive term and third overall.