Livonia voters will elect four City Council members this year.
They will choose four on their ballots out of 13 candidates during the primary election Aug. 2. They will then choose among the eight top vote-getters from the primary election during the general election Nov. 8. The top four vote-getters in that race will be elected. The top three finishers will serve four-year terms; the fourth will serve a two-year term.
While voters will only be able to choose four candidates in each election, we have recommended eight for the primary since that is the number that will advance to the general.
We think voters should choose candidates who are knowledgeable about the issues and legislative process, among other strengths.
That is why for the primary, we recommend former City Council candidate Lucas McGrail.
We've heard the criticisms: Livonia City Council is like musical chairs with the same few people getting elected over and over, many of them longtime politicians who have served at the state level as well.
We've heard the questions, and they're legitimate ones: Why doesn't the city have real “term limits”? How can the same old people be expected to solve the same old problems if they haven't already done so? Won't someone new bring a fresh perspective?
Fresh perspectives are helpful, but there is a steep learning curve for anyone new who gets elected. There's a lot to be said for knowledge, both of the issues and the process. We think that knowledge is critical during these times of tight budgets.
McGrail is a creative thinker with an architectural background who has had a sustained interest in serving on council. He ran for council two years ago and is a frequent lecturer on historical buildings at the senior center. He has ideas for revitalizing Livonia's older building stock.
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They will choose four on their ballots out of 13 candidates during the primary election Aug. 2. They will then choose among the eight top vote-getters from the primary election during the general election Nov. 8. The top four vote-getters in that race will be elected. The top three finishers will serve four-year terms; the fourth will serve a two-year term.
While voters will only be able to choose four candidates in each election, we have recommended eight for the primary since that is the number that will advance to the general.
We think voters should choose candidates who are knowledgeable about the issues and legislative process, among other strengths.
That is why for the primary, we recommend former City Council candidate Lucas McGrail.
We've heard the criticisms: Livonia City Council is like musical chairs with the same few people getting elected over and over, many of them longtime politicians who have served at the state level as well.
We've heard the questions, and they're legitimate ones: Why doesn't the city have real “term limits”? How can the same old people be expected to solve the same old problems if they haven't already done so? Won't someone new bring a fresh perspective?
Fresh perspectives are helpful, but there is a steep learning curve for anyone new who gets elected. There's a lot to be said for knowledge, both of the issues and the process. We think that knowledge is critical during these times of tight budgets.
McGrail is a creative thinker with an architectural background who has had a sustained interest in serving on council. He ran for council two years ago and is a frequent lecturer on historical buildings at the senior center. He has ideas for revitalizing Livonia's older building stock.
For the entire article, use the link below:
http://www.hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011107140453
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