More and more political campaigning signs are popping up on the lawns of Grosse Pointers each day as the Aug. 7 primary election draws closer.
There are a variety of races in the Grosse Pointes, including U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Michigan Representative and Wayne County Commissioner. There are also several seats being sought that serve all of Wayne County, including prosecutor, sheriff, clerk and more.
In August, voters will narrow the field for the Nov. 6 general election, which includes the presidential race. The last day to register for the August Primary is July 9.
Due to redistricting last year for the Michigan House of Representatives, the Grosse Pointes are now divided into two districts rather than one, meaning Pointers will be voting on different candidates.
The first district includes: Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores, Harper Woods and part of Detroit. The second district includes: the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and part of Detroit.
Despite strong opposition of splitting up the Grosse Pointes, the re-districting was approved by the governor and some officials are concerned that it dilutes resprentation for the Pointes in Lansing.
Here are the positions and those seeking the election. Candidates with campaign websites have been hyperlinked to their website for more information:
U.S. Senator
Democratic Ticket:
- Debbie Stabenow, of Lansing
Republican Ticket:
- Clark Durant, of Grosse Pointe Farms
- Gary Glenn, of Midland
- Randy Hekman, of Grand Rapids
- Pete Hoekstra, of Holland
U.S. Representative -- 14th District
Democratic Ticket:
- Hansen Clarke, of Detroit
- Bob Costello, of Detroit
- Brenda Lawrence, of Southfield
- Gary Peters, of Detroit
- Mary Waters, of Detroit
Republican Ticket:
- John Hauler, of Grosse Pointe Woods
Michigan State Representative -- 1st DISTRICT (Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods and part of Detroit)
Democratic Ticket:
- Brian R. Banks, of Detroit
- Scott Benson, of Detroit
- Christopher Cavanaugh, of Detroit
- Valerie Kindle, of Harper Woods
- Gregory Robinson, of Detroit
Republican Ticket:
- Dan Schulte, of Grosse Pointe Shores
Michigan State Representative -- 2nd DISTRICT (Grosse Pointe Farms, City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park and part of Detroit)
Democratic Ticket:
- Tim Bledsoe, of the City of Grosse Pointe
- Alberta Tinsley Talabi, of Detroit
- Anthony Zander, of Detroit
Republican Ticket:
- Daniel Corrigan Grano, of Grosse Pointe Park
Wayne County Commissioner -- 1st District
Democratic Ticket:
- Frank Accavitti, Jr., of Grosse Pointe Shores
- Tim Killeen, of Detroit
Republican Ticket:
- Shirley Hanna Nagel, of Grosse Pointe Farms
- Robert Sheehy, of Grosse Pointe Woods
1. I am an EDUCATOR - From a former elementary school teacher to a current adjunct professor I am an advocate for education. I have a proven track record of educating our students so they can go out in the real world & make a different. One key to ensuring a bright future for our community is to ensure that our children receive the best education possible. As an advocate for education, I will support our children so that they receive the skills & quality education that they need to compete for jobs. This will be done by (a) Ensuring accountability for all involved in the student’s learning process; (b) Fighting for affordable college tuition to ensure that every student that wants to, attend college; and (c) Fighting for an increase in the per pupil funding, as well as, the adequate funding needed to keep highly qualified teachers in the classroom to help our students succeed. As your next State Representative, I will adamantly fight for our schools to retain local control while supporting the core visions & standards of our school districts. 2. I have experience from General Motors Purchasing Department where I managed a budget of 3.7 Million dollar. I understand dollars & cents, along with, budgets.
With all due respect, management of a $3.7M budget is chump change and an endorsement by the MEA/GPEA means my taxes will go up to contribute to a new theoretical financial model.
To clarify your comment, Mr. Banks lives on Fleetwood in HARPER Woods. Can't wait for you to start @ South. Maybe all the misinformation will stop soon. Banks bs, Bowen bs, Cross bs, insert teachers name, bs.
I would like to introduce myself, my name is Anthony Zander and I am a candidate to represent the 2nd district in the Michigan House of Representatives. I reside in a subdivision on the Detroit/GPPark border. This location gives me the opportunity to fully engage myself in both communities. If you have any question/comments/concerns please leave me a message or email (VoteZander@yahoo.com). Also I hope that you will be able to gauge how I would represent the Grosse Pointes communities by my answers and responses to various article and blogs. In the meantime please take a look at short bio I've provided at my blog entry: http://grossepointe.patch.com/blog_posts/anthony-zander-for-state-rep-2nd-district Thank you, Anthony Zander
Just to clear up a few comments that I see above, I do in fact live on Fleetwood in Harper Woods and in the Grosse Pointe school district (I've lived there 10 years), and am a Precinct Delegate in Harper Woods' Precinct 5. I do have a Blog on the GPPatch, which you can find at this link: http://grossepointe.patch.com/blog_posts/district-1-state-rep-democrat-candidate-valerie-kindle#photo-10631538 I hope to talk with you at my meet-and-greet at the Harper Woods Library, this Monday at 7 p.m.
Or perhaps you could better explain here how your felonies for check fraud will affect your job as the new House District 1 State Rep.