About Us

  Jim Ananich has seen some stuff. From being the leader of Michigan’s Senate Democratic Caucus as the Flint Water Crisis ripped through his hometown to serving in that role while the state navigated a global pandemic, Jim has always used a people-first philosophy to push policies and responses that keep people safe, stronger, and healthier.

Growing up in Flint taught Jim the value of hard work and importance of a community that stands up for each other, which led him to pursue a career of service. After graduating from Michigan State University's James Madison College, he worked in Washington D.C. for Congressman Dale Kildee, taught at Carman Ainsworth High School, and was elected to the Flint City Council and the State Legislature. His two-full terms leading the Senate Democratic Caucus is the most of any Caucus leader in Michigan’s term-limit era. In this position - and even before - he found success advancing bipartisan legislation that helped workers through economic downtimes, families have access to healthy foods and clean water, and better resources for local communities to invest in services and infrastructure.

Jim knew that even more was possible if there were changes in who controlled the agenda in statehouses in Michigan and across the country, so he stepped up to serve on the national Board of the Democratic Legislative Leadership Council. There he worked with legislative leaders from every region to flip multiple chambers. And in Michigan, his multi-cycle efforts leading campaigns resulted in the State Senate achieving Democratic control for the first time in 40 years. 

This belief in the power of decision makers to use their positions to benefit their communities has led Jim to his current role as President and CEO of the Greater Flint Health Coalition, on which he has served as a board member since 2011. He has lived in this community his entire life and even lives with his wife Andrea, son Jacob, and dog Lucky, in the same neighborhood in which he grew up.

 Domonique Clemons was appointed Genesee County Clerk/Register of Deeds on Dec 6, 2023. As Clerk/ Register, Clemons oversees the maintenance, upkeep, and issuance of the County’s vital records, legal records, and property records, as well as serving as the Chief Election Official of the County.

Born and raised in Flint Michigan,  Domonique attended Flint Southwestern High School and holds a Public Policy Degree from Michigan State University, as well as a  master’s degree in Political Management from George Washington University.

Domonique has several years of Government and advocacy experience,  and previously served as Genesee County Commissioner (District 4) and Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners. While on the Board of Commissioners, Clemons championed many projects and initiatives such as the creation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, crime prevention measures focused on community policing, the purchase of a new county administration building, the equitable distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and funding several programs and projects including the largest blight elimination plan in Genesee County history, and the Redevelopment of Buick City all while passing a balanced budget.

Clemons has also served in roles such as Director of Government Affairs for the Flint and Genesee Group, Director of DEI for the Michigan House of Representatives, Legislative Director for State Representative Alex Garza, Strategy Assistant for the Michigan College Access Network, and Communications Specialist in the Michigan Senate.

Domonique is continuing to build a brighter future for Genesee County. He understands the challenges that so many small businesses, families, and residents in our community face on a day-to-day basis and is dedicated to working towards solutions. As County Clerk/Register, Domonique is committed to streamlining office processes, ensuring secure elections, and making it easier for Genesee County residents to receive services.

Clerk/Register Clemons currently serves on several local boards and commissions including Flint Rotary Club Board of Directors, Genesee County Parks Commission, Genesee County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, Michigan Electronic Recording Commission, and Michigan Manufactured Housing Commission.

Dylan Luna grew up on the Southside of Flint as the oldest of six children. His mother always emphasized the importance of earning a good education because it was a “Golden Ticket” out of poverty. As a result, Dylan went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations Policy from the James Madison College at Michigan State University, Master of Arts in Urban Education from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. He also recently completed a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University. 

Dylan began his career as a high school teacher on the Southside of Chicago. He later taught Spanish to students in Detroit before returning to his hometown to teach as an elementary teacher. Dylan felt it was important to be in the classroom before he went to work in educational policy. In this space, he worked with state legislators and other key stakeholders to advocate for educational equity, fair funding, and common-sense solutions to improve opportunity for students across multiple states, including Michigan.
 

In his current role as a Global Attraction Representative at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Dylan manages business attraction and marketing activities to promote domestic and foreign direct investment in the state. Dylan often volunteers at the Martus-Luna Food Pantry and has coached track and cross country in Flint Community Schools. He also serves as Treasurer for both the Flint Board of Education and 100K Ideas Board of Directors.
 

Dylan married his wife Faith in 2023 and they both enjoy travelling, cooking, grilling, and trying new restaurants.