Vote Penny Shults

Generations of families and community members are what makes Orion special. Our town is unique and it’s the people who call Orion home that truly set us apart. We are a close-knit community who look out for each other, bringing out the best in everything we do. There is a solid connection that knits us together and something wonderful happens when people share a common goal of building a strong community of support.

• Orion Community Cable Communications Commission Board member
• Orion Township Election Commissioner
• Orion Township Community Block Grant Development Committee member
• Echo Christian Fellowship Board member
• One of the Founding members of Safe and Sound Ministries (care and housing for adults with special needs)
• Past Chaplin at Oakland County Jail
• Past President and Treasurer of Oakland County Clerks Association
• Served on North Oakland Community Coalition Board 10 years
• Elder member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Proper reporting of township fiduciary activities instills voter confidence and builds public trust. Over the past 35 years working for Orion Township, I have established solid associations with federal, state and local agencies to ensure transparency and compliance of all reporting responsibilities. Strict adherence to fiduciary reporting requirements keeps Orion leading the way for financial integrity. In addition, I work closely with both Orion Township and Oakland County Treasurer departments to obtain public input and approvals to levy voter approved millages used for tax collection.

• Oakland County Clerks Association
• Michigan Municipal Clerks Association
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks
• Oakland County Assessors Association
• Member Auburn Hills Christian Center
• Member of Lake Orion Lake Association

Always working to achieve the highest degree in my field, I was awarded the Master Assessing Officer designation through the Michigan Department of Treasury State Tax Commission. I also earned the highest credentials through both the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

• State Tax Commission Master Assessing Officer, Michigan Department of Treasury
• Master Municipal Clerk, International Institute of Municipal Clerks
• Michigan Certified Clerk, Michigan Municipal Clerks Association

There’s a clear path that points to integrity and transparency. When I started working in the Orion Assessing Department in 1989, I knew then that I would dedicate my career to serving you. Door to door field appraisal work gave the opportunity for us to meet and I have fostered those relationships as I moved from the Assessing Department to the Clerk’s Office as your Township Clerk. I will bring the same dedication and commitment to serving as your Orion Township Treasurer that I have demonstrated over the past 35 years.

As a community leader making decisions that shape the overall well-being of families in our Township I had the honor of serving on the North Oakland Community Coalition Board for 10 years. NOCC in partnership with Lake Orion Community Schools provided age appropriate drug and alcohol prevention education programs for all students. In addition, I served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and was a strong advocate for providing recreational programs for families. Families are foundational in our community and through careful planning, we have built a safe network for families to thrive.