Newaygo County Register of Deeds Stewart Sanders announced on Tuesday April 2, that he will seek re-election as Register of Deeds for a third term. “It has been an honor serving as Register of Deeds for the past 10 years,” Sanders said, “and I am excited about the opportunity to continue serving in this role. Since my appointment in 2014, we have worked hard at continuing to pursue best practices for recording, document security, and preservation.” Sanders will again be a candidate for the Republican nomination in the August primary. “I am extremely proud of the advancements we have made using new technologies to help save time and money for our constituents,” said Sanders. “In addition to these advancements we have introduced our Property Fraud Alert Service to help notify constituents of any activity regarding their properties.” “If re-elected,” he said, “I will continue to pursue best practices regarding the protection and integrity of our database involving the public record. With the rise of cybercrimes, it is critically important to stay informed of the resources necessary to secure the County’s record. In addition, I will continue to build positive relationships throughout the County to build trust by providing the best possible customer service.” Stewart Sanders is a graduate of White Cloud High School, Ferris State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, and Central Michigan University with a Master of Arts degree in administration. Sanders taught in Newaygo for 33 years and Baker College for 21 years. He also coached track and field and cross-country in Newaygo while also coaching track in Fremont. Sanders was appointed to the position of Register of Deeds in June of 2014 after the retirement of Linda Landheer. During the time he has been in office, Register Sanders has worked hard to build on the work of previous office holders. Mr. Sanders has been active in many community activities such as serving on the White Cloud Rotary, Newaygo County United Way Committee, and being a committee member of the Gerber Scholarship. Stewart continues to stay active in professional organizations such as the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds (MARD), serving as President in 2020 and being named Register of the Year for 2020. Sanders is also the Legislative Co-Chair for MARD. He is a member of the United County Officers Association of Michigan and is a Certified County Officer (CCO) and served as President from 2021 to 2023. These organizations provide necessary educational opportunities to stay informed of current resources that pertain to County Elected Officials. Sanders indicated that he is” grateful” for the support and trust of the residents of Newaygo County and hopes to continue working with all constituents and stakeholders.
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Jeffery Mercer
6/19/2024 12:16:14 pm
Stew, I would be honored if you place a sign in front of my house on 740 Croton Dr. in Newaygo. Mine is the 4th driveway on the south side of Croton Drive. You can put it next to cousin Adam's. I will make sure they are both portrayed prominently!
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