Friday, July 13, 2012
Nick Nightingale is running for position of Trustee on the Shelby Township Board of Trustees. Get to know him a little better before casting your vote.
Nick Nightingale is running for the position of trustee. This is the first time he has run for political office. Nightingale was raised in Shelby Township and lives here with his wife Nicole and two young daughters. 1. What led you to try for the post of trustee initially? I am not only focused on the present but I also am deeply invested in the future of Shelby Township. Over the past few years I have watched the mismanagement and lack of transparency by the current board of trustees. I will be an honest and dedicated trustee. I will work to make the proper modifications to guide our community into a brighter future. I want to restore the integrity and trust back to our township board of trustees. I want to serve the community that is…
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Former Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Leman is running for Supervisor. Get to know him before you cast your vote.
Former Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Leman is running against current Supervisor Rick Stathakis. Leman served as police chief for ten years. In 2011, his contract with the township was not renewed. The 57-year-old resident announced in Febuary he would run for political office for the first time. Leman has lived in Shelby Township for more than 10 years with his wife, Jean. The couple attend Shepherds Gate Church in Shelby Township. Together they have three children, Kelly, Robert, Christopher, and a granddaughter Kalya, a daughter-in-law Lori, and soon to be daughter-in-law Allison. 1. What led you to try for the post of supervisor initially? With 10 years as a major Department Head, I am very familiar with our Township’s …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Clarence Cook is running for trustee in Shelby Township.
Clarence Cook is running for the position of trusteee on the Shelby Township Board of Trustees. Cook campaigned in 2008, but lost. He is 73, and has lived in Shelby Township for 25 years with his wife Charlotte, their daughter Laura, son Alan and four grandchildren. Cook, an insurance agent and small business owner has never held public office. During his spare time, he likes to enjoy nature by fishing and hunting. 1. What led you to try for the post of trustee initially? This board balanced the budget fine. The state compels them to do just that. There is more to governing then just balancing the budget. Now, what else they didn’t focus on. The concerns of our residents, like listening to the people they serve. The board made our …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
In the run up to the August primary, Patch has invited all local candidates to complete a Q&A to build a comprehensive voter’s guide that will assist people at the polls.
Gary Kopp, 61, has lived in Shelby Township for 34 years. He is seeking the post of trustee. He is retired and held positions at Ford/Visteon, Magna, and was owner of DriveLineMetrix, LLC. He's served as President of the Lake Pointe Woods Homeowner's Association for 10 years. Kopp is involved with the Knights of Columbus - St. John Vianney, and is member of the church's parish finance committee. He's supports Habitat for Humanity and is interested in volunteering. He's been married for 42 years and has four children, as well as a cat named Katy. 1. What led you to try for the post of trustee initially? I have attended many board meetings, and watched most both on television and now on the internet. I have seen boards come and boards go…
In the run up to the August primary, Patch has invited all local candidates to complete a Q&A to build a comprehensive voter’s guide that will assist people at the polls.
Dave Curtis has lived in Shelby Township for 16 years and is currently seeking the post of Shelby Township Trustee. He works for General Motors at the GM Tech Center in Warren and has been married to wife, Nancy, for 16 years. They have a daughter, Colleen. Curtis enjoys mountain miking and golf. "My family and friends are my life," he said. 1. What led you to try for the post of trustee initially? The unprofessionalism of the current board led me to run again. I want Shelby to have a chance. The current board is not doing what is right for Shelby but what is right for them. 2. What do you plan to change if elected? I will bring back the integrity and the professionalism that is missing. I want the tax payers to be a voice that is …
Saturday, July 7, 2012
In the run up to the August primary, Patch has invited all local candidates to complete a Q&A to build a comprehensive voter’s guide that will assist people at the polls.
Lisa Manzella, 49, has lived in Shelby Township for 25 years and has been serving as a Trustee for eight. She’s a Certified Real Estate Appraiser, her career for the past 28 year (25 within Shelby Township). She is also a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO), Licensed Michigan Real Estate Broker, and Licensed Michigan Builder. She has been married to her husband, Joe, for 28 years and has two sons and a dog, Bella Manzella. She’s a member of the Shelby Area Optimist club, the past Distinguished President of the Shelby-Macomb Day breakers Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Hixson Fellow, and past Lt. Governor of Division #3. She’s on the board of Lake Pointe Woods Homeowners Association, formerly on the Lake Arrowhead HOA Board. In her spare …
Friday, July 6, 2012
In the run up to the August primary, Patch has invited all local candidates to complete a Q&A to build a comprehensive voter’s guide that will assist people at the polls.
Rick Stathakis is seeking re-election for the Shelby Township Supervisor position. He has lived in the township for 11 years and has worked in various positions of sales management and marketing, including 17 years with Pepsi-Cola North America. He graduated from the University of Detroit with a major in accounting. Stathakis and his wife, a teacher, have three children. He is involved with his church, St. Peter Lutheran Church and School in Macomb, and is a member of the Macomb County Republican Party and a Charter Member of the National Republican Party. He enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends in his spare time. 1. What led you to try for the post of supervisor initially? I wanted to work with the Board of Trustees …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
In the run up to the August primary, Patch has invited all local candidates to complete a Q&A to build a comprehensive voter’s guide that will assist people at the polls.
Doug Wozniak has lived in Shelby Township for 21 years and is a practicing attorney. He serves on the Shelby Township Board of Trustees and is vying for re-election. He's also on the Shelby Planning Commission. Previously, he served on the Shelby Township Construction Board, Board of Canvassers, Downtown Development Authority, Macomb County Economic Committee, Macomb County Board of Canvassers, and as a Shelby Township Precinct Delegate. He’s involved with the Shelby Macomb Daybreakers, Shelby/Utica Lion’s Club, Shelby Optimists, Knights of Columbus, Shelby Area Business Association, and Circle of Serving Seniors. Wozniak has been married to wife, Pam, for 29 years. They have a daughter, Lauren. He’s a fan of the Detroit Tigers and the …
MP Smith
1:41 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
I am so glad you got elected! That board and Shelby need someone who isnt gonna go along with the 'king of Shelby". more ›