Robert Cannon

Background

About Robert Cannon

Supervisor Robert J. Cannon has helped transform the Charter Township of Clinton into a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Currently, in his fifth term as township supervisor, Cannon oversees a community of more than residents, with an $82 million annual budget and more than 330 employees. Prior to being elected supervisor in he served as a township trustee for 16 years. Robert Cannon grew up in St Clair Shores, Michigan, where he attended St. Gertrude Elementary School and Lakeview High School. Bob has been a resident of Clinton Township since 1975. He received his undergraduate degree, Masters in Business Administration, and education specialist degrees from Wayne State University. Prior to his time as township supervisor, Mr. Cannon was employed in private industry working as a business consultant. In he retired from the Utica Community School District following a 25-year career as an educator. He has been married to Cheryl (Vecchio), a proud graduate of Clintondale High School, since 1988. They have 4 adult children all graduates of the Chippewa Valley Schools and two grandchildren.