Meet Lisa
The MAYOR FOR THE PEOPLE
The Seeds of Dependable Leadership
Lisa Brayton Cares…
Champion for Community
Advocate for Local Business
Reform Taxes & Pay for Fire & Police
Empower Citizens Not Government
Stand Up for Safety & Natural Places
Small Business Owner
Her career path involved extensive education at University of Detroit Mercy for her undergrad degree, followed by extensive training at the University of Detroit Dental School. She focused on her work and graduated with a 4.0 GPA from each institution.
Lisa knows firsthand how important knowledge, sound financial decision making, and quality service are to running a practice, and she brings those same values to serving the people of Portage.
Charity Organizer
For 16 years, Haley’s Hope directly fed and sheltered individuals in need. It also brought students from Kalamazoo Country Day and Portage Public Schools into service roles, creating bags of non-perishable foods and hygiene products that would then be donated throughout the region.
Additionally, Lisa has headed efforts to place “angel trees” around the holidays, filled with gift wishes from children in need that are fulfilled by the community. She has also worked closely with school PTO boards and assisted in writing grants for student and community betterment.
Individually, Lisa has provided free, long-term dental care to a patient with specialized needs, for whom finding a different source of dental care would be detrimental.
Lisa has committed her life to looking out for the best for others, and community opportunities and health are administrative goals she holds in high regard. One of her missions as a Portage City Councilwoman is to promote initiatives that encourage community involvement in helping neighbors, as well as creating more opportunities for health and recreation.
Mother
Lisa and Daniel have two sons: Hayden and Baley, both now in their 20s. Home life has been a very busy yet very fulfilling part of Lisa’s life. Her oldest child went to work with her 3 weeks following his arrival via c-section. She stayed home until preschool, worked while the boys were at school, then was there every day to pick them up, help with homework, and see them through other activities.
Lisa diligently provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 25 years – including her own canned fruits and vegetables and homemade noodles. She stocks 3 homes and her business with supplies and, when not taking care of payroll and patients full-time, makes dinner for the family on her lunch hour.
Lisa has enjoyed working out with her sons as they grew up, including taking Tae Kwon Do classes. Other activities the family enjoys include hunting and snowmobiling. Individually, she is committed to fitness and health, having been a triathlete participant and marathon runner as well.
Portage is the foundation of so many things Lisa has poured her heart into. That is why she wishes to help usher the best for the city as a councilwoman. A lifelong commitment to her family and practice has given her the work ethic and discipline to prioritize the needs of Portage and its people. She pursues those goals to their highest degree – and with no excuses!