"In witnessing Meredith’s service as Kalamazoo County Commissioner I have been mightily impressed by the unflagging diligence, profound understanding, and agile innovation that she has brought to the issues.  I am endorsing Meredith Place for County Clerk in full confidence that she will apply those qualities to ensuring fair, transparent, and efficient elections, meticulous and safe management of our public records, putting service to citizens from her office as the top priority."