By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Downriver voters turned out for the Nov. 4 general election, with several incumbents winning re-election bids. Taylor, however, was the exception, as all but one city council incumbent running for re-election were voted out of office. TAYLOR Incumbent Mayor Tim Woolley was re-elected by a comfortable margin, while three of the four incumbent city council members were not re-elected to the body. Woolley received 6,832 votes, with former Councilmember Herman “Butch” Ramik receiving … [Read more...] about Taylor voters overhaul city council in general election; many incumbents win re-election in other communities
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Southgate voters to select city council candidates
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Voters will select seven of eight candidates on the ballot Nov. 2 to represent them on the city’s next city council, with seven incumbents running and one new challenger. Adriene Price is seeking a city council seat in his first run. Current council members seeking to return to the council are Victoria Araj, Priscilla Ayres-Reiss, Edward J. Gawlik Jr., Karen George, Christian Graziani, Zoey Kuspa and Phillip Rauch. Araj, Ayres-Reiss and Gawlik were appointed to fill vacancies, … [Read more...] about Southgate voters to select city council candidates
Four candidates vying for three Trenton city council seats
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Four candidates, including three incumbents, are running for three city council seats in the Nov. 2 election. Timber R. Baun-Crooks, Richard Benedetti and Dora Rodriguez are seeking re-election, with challenger Celina Peters seeking a first-time spot on the council. Each candidate was asked to introduce themselves and explain their priorities. Timber R. Baun-Crooks I have been on the city council for 32 years. Everyone knows that I love Trenton and I have always put Trenton and … [Read more...] about Four candidates vying for three Trenton city council seats
Two political newcomers running for Taylor city treasurer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Two political newcomers with strong business backgrounds are running for city treasurer: residents Nicone Dragone and Amira Garza. Each were asked to introduce themselves and share their priorities if elected city treasurer. Nicone Dragone Born and raised in the city of Taylor, I am a 1988 graduate of Taylor Center High School. I married my wife, Sherry, in 2007, and we have six children and seven grandchildren. I am employed by Cox Automotive Inc. as an outside coordinator. … [Read more...] about Two political newcomers running for Taylor city treasurer
Incumbent challenged by former council member in Taylor mayoral race
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Two opposite personalities are squaring off in the city’s mayoral race, as former City Councilmember Herman “Butch” Ramik challenges incumbent Mayor Tim Woolley. Herman ‘Butch’ Ramik Herman “Butch” Ramik has a deep-rooted commitment to the community and firsthand knowledge of local issues. A longtime resident and former city council member, Ramik understands the unique challenges and needs of Taylor’s neighborhoods. His hands-on experience with public service, combined with his … [Read more...] about Incumbent challenged by former council member in Taylor mayoral race
14 candidates vie for 7 Taylor City Council seats
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Fourteen candidates, including four incumbents, are vying for seven seats on the city council, with the election filling the seventh seat that has been vacant for nearly a year. Incumbents running for re-election include Jill Brandana, Tina Daniels, Charley Johnson and Lindsey Rose. Newcomers running for one of the seven seats on the council include Christian M. Armstrong, Chris Clark, Daniel Dobbins, Christine Gersky, Justin Mordarski, William Patts, Richard Pratt, Ron Thiede, … [Read more...] about 14 candidates vie for 7 Taylor City Council seats
Riverview residents to vote on council candidates, school millage
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – Residents will decide on a local school district operating millage proposal and select three of four candidates to fill seats on the City Council. Incumbents David Robbins and Rita Gunaga are on the ballot, along with challengers Nicole Clark and Scott Williams. Clark and Williams provided statements explaining why they are running and explaining their priorities if elected. Robbins and Gunaga did not respond to repeated requests for a response. Nicole Clark I’m a homeowner and … [Read more...] about Riverview residents to vote on council candidates, school millage
Baydoun and Malinowski-Maxwell running for Dearborn Heights mayor
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Experienced local politicians Mo Baydoun and Denise Malinowski-Maxwell are running to be the next mayor of Dearborn Heights. Both have city council experience, and Malinowski-Maxwell served briefly as mayor when the late Daniel Paletko died of COVID-19 while in office, while Baydoun is currently serving as mayor following Bill Bazzi’s resignation to serve as U.S. ambassador to Tunisia. Each candidate was asked to introduce themselves and to explain their priorities. Mo Baydoun I … [Read more...] about Baydoun and Malinowski-Maxwell running for Dearborn Heights mayor
Dearborn City Council race features 6 incumbents, 7 challengers
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The seven seats open on the City Council are being sought by six incumbents and seven challengers, with some familiar names in the mix. Running for re-election are Robert Abraham, Kamal Alsawafy, Gary Enos, Mustapha Hammoud, Ken Paris and Michael Sareini. Among the challengers are Devon O’Reilly, a third-generation political legacy, whose father and grandfather both served as Dearborn mayor; and Sharon Dulmage, a former Dearborn Board of Education trustee. Also running are Mubarek … [Read more...] about Dearborn City Council race features 6 incumbents, 7 challengers