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Christopher Kennel announces run for Livingston County circuit court judge
Summary
Christopher Kennel, a senior assistant prosecuting attorney, told the board he is running for circuit court judge and highlighted his trial and appellate experience as qualification for the bench.
Christopher Kennel introduced himself during the March 9 public comment period and said he is running for circuit court judge in Livingston County.
"My name is Christopher Kennel. I'm running for circuit court judge here in Livingston County," he told the board, describing his work as a senior assistant prosecuting attorney and saying he has handled serious criminal matters through Michigan's courts, including appeals to the state Supreme Court. "I've worked inside the circuit court...Those are skills that I intend to bring to the bench."
Kennel said his campaign emphasizes commitment to the community, support for public safety, and use of courtroom experience to protect constitutional rights for defendants and victims. His remarks were delivered as part of the meeting's first public comment period; the board did not take any candidate‑related action at the March 9 meeting.
Kennel also described hosting a downtown meet‑and‑greet and efforts to support locally owned businesses as part of his campaign outreach.
Next steps: Kennel's announcement was part of public comment; any campaign filings, endorsements, or events would be matters of public record outside this meeting's formal actions.
