Due to the new election laws, one seat for Mayor and three seats for Troy City Council will be for 4-year terms. One Troy City Council seat will be a 2-year term. The candidates were asked to give biographical information and to answer the same two questions. Vote for not more than one for Mayor, one for the 2-year seat, three for the 4-year seat. The Candidates for Mayor and Troy City Council are:
Mayor--four year term--Vote for no more than one.
LOUISE E. SCHILLING
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Unopposed Incumbent Troy Mayor 2004-2007. Troy Councilwoman 18 years. Taxpaying homeowner 42 years. Birmingham Educator 33 years. BA & MA Degrees WMU MSU. SEAS Parish Pastoral Council. Strong lengthy public service record. Successful, skilled, superior leadership.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Troy's strong adherence to fiscal responsibility and commitment to excellence should remain in place with structure to support police and fire services, infrastructure, road maintenance and improvement, refuge collection, and parks and recreation. Property values are significantly impacted by city services that are efficient and effective. No cuts in services.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
I will continue to use my professional integrity, courtesy, respect for the public, city staff, and community members in all my dealings with other members of our city government and community. I will also continue to maintain the highest standards of local governance in representing the citizens of Troy.
City Council Candidates-- two year terms. Vote for no more than one.
AL ACEVES, JR
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
25 years of economic development experience. Principal/Regional Leader for UHY Advisors Economic Development Practice. Practice Leader for Deloitte and Touché Economic Development Practice. Deputy Director of State of Michigan's National and International Business Development Group. Bachelor of Arts: University of Michigan.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Never Cut: Police. Fire. Licenses/Permits (Building Department). Department of Public Works. Planning and Real Estate.
Cut: Non-essential services which are not revenue generating and will not risk the city or its taxpayers.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Interactive communication such as email and phone calls, through the use of the City Manager. Approach communications with an open mind, fairness and respect for individuals associate with each group. Respond to issues and questions on a timely basis.
DAVID EISENBACHER
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Family: Wife Heather, 3 Children: Caleb 5, Trevor 3, Oliver 3 months.
Occupation: Sales Manager, Alfmeier Corporation. Experience: Troy City Councilman 2002 + 2005. Historic District Commission: 2000-2002. Troy Futures Co-Chairperson 2006-2007. Charter Revision Committee: 2005-Present. Raintree Village Homeowners Association President 2006-Present. Training: BS Mechanical Engineering.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Never cut: Police, Fire, Infrastructure Maintenance (roads, sewer, water, buildings), Trash Pickup, Senior lunches and transportation.
Cut: Annual flowers, Calendar, Fee based services which do not cover costs would increase fees or reduce costs, Combine departments for efficiency, Council pay and travel.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
A cooperative working relationship can be maintained by keeping discussions based on interests instead of concentrating on the people or emotions. Establish clear goals, objectives, and values to provide direction for the city. Meet with staff, boards, and committees in person to understand their intentions more clearly.
TOM GAMLIN
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
MATHEW C. MEGALLY
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
City Council candidates - 4 year terms. Vote for not more than three.
ROBIN BELTRAMINI
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Married 35 years; 2 daughters. BA University of Illinois. Current Leadership/Service-- City Council 6 years; Troy Youth Assistance Co-Vice Chairperson; SEMCOG Executive Committee, Advisory Council Vice Chair; Michigan Municipal League Vice President; National League of Cities Panel Chair; Steering Committee member.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
No service can escape all cuts. Public safety services could never be eliminated. Process for elimination: work to increase efficiencies in all services; lower the level of service; convene citizen forums to prioritize services for elimination; finally, eliminate services that citizens and leadership concur to be the least necessary.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Continue open two-way formal and informal communication; follow advice of experts whenever possible; personally express appreciation for work put forth. It may be time for Council to assign liaison or to have annual meetings with each board/committee.
JAMES K. CAMPBELL
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Vice President Sales @ Future Tool & Machine. 30 years in business with executive level positions including company ownership. Strong negotiating & team building skills. Northwood University, BA, Summa Cum Laude. Married, two children, Troy resident 13 years. Community involvement: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, TBB & Troy High School Band.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
I would never cut: Police, Fire, DPW, Finance or Building Department. I think any total cut of a program has a negative impact on some portion of our citizens. I prefer developing a realistic budget and making minimal cuts across numerous programs and maintain the quality of life in Troy.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Councilman normally interact with the City Manager rather that his staff and there is minimal personal dealings with boards and committees. However, I will develop all relationships based upon respect, openness and honesty. I will work closely with all my colleagues from the City to engender a true team spirit.
DEBORAH DEBACKER
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Did not respond.
MARTIN HOWRYLAK
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
MAcc, University of Michigan 2003. BS, Geological Sciences, University of Michigan 1998. City Councilman, 2000-present. President, The Newport Group, Inc. 1994-present. Trustee, Troy Retirement System; 2006 + present. Trustee, Troy Retiree Health Benefits Trust; 2006 + present. Trustee, Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority; 2002-2004. Board Member, Troy People Concerned.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Never Cut: Police, Fire, Road Maintenance/enhancement, Trash Collection, Park Hours.
In lieu of cutting services, functions should be streamlined, departments combined and services that compete with the private sector eliminated.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Relationship between council and committees/boards is excellent, though council ignores input on occasion. Troy Daze Board was treated very poorly. This travesty should not be repeated. Additionally, both Council and Staff have a responsibility to the residents of the city. This common goal should be the basis for cooperation.
KEVIN HRIT
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Lifelong Troy Resident. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Youngest Parish Councilmember. Graduate of James Madison College, Michigan State University. Graduate of Troy Public Schools (Martell Elementary, Smith Middle, Troy High School). Coordinator of Troy Blue Tiger Veterans Project. Employed at Embassy Suites Hotel in Troy.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
I would never cut funding to the Police, the Fire Department, Road Services, Economic Development or Senior Programs. These city services are absolutely essential and are not expendable in times of crisis. Economic Development is especially crucial for expanding the tax base to get us out of the crisis.
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2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
The City Council must set clear policy and expectations in order to allow city employees to do their job. It is the council's role to provide the vision and direction for the city of Troy, not to manage it. It is wise to defer to the expertise of professional managers, committees and boards.
EDWARD KEMPEN
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Edward's education consists of a MBA from Oakland University specializing in International Business and Entrepreneurship with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has 17 years experience with GM-EDS and is a 17 year resident. He is married and has 3 children.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
In a crisis, no department is immune + stretch budgets must be proposed and those efforts grouped and prioritized. Annual operating improvements should be made across the board and I trust the managers know the business and plan for them. Based on budget demands, I would make the tough cuts.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
I know the sacrifice and dedicated effort people put forth to work for our city and would talk openly and honestly with the groups and leaders to both understand and recognize their efforts. Rewarding our people when great things come about keeps people motivated to perform their best for our (...)
MARY KERWIN
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
For the past ten years, Mary Kerwin has served Troy citizens in elected and appointed office, on the Troy Board of Education and Planning Commission. A Master Citizen Planner and Leadership Development Trainer, she works for the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, MASB, and U/M Institute for Local Government.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
Troy is recognized for high quality services which enhance health, safety and welfare. Instead of cutting services, Council should take a proactive approach and stimulate the creation and expansion of business to provide jobs, attract residents, fill empty buildings, and preserve services and Troy's low tax rate.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
Create a culture where people feel they are part of something important, empowered to do more as individuals and team members, and valued for their contributions. Council should model the qualities of high-performing teams, respect input from staff, boards, and committees, and work in a diligent, effective manner.
VICTOR LENIVOV
Biographical Information (50 word limit)
Retired Computer Programmer Analyst. City Activist. Family moved to Troy in 1957. 1969 Troy High School Valedictorian. BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University. Troy Brownfield Redevelopment Authority member since 1999. Troy Futures Vision 2020 participant. Christmas in Action (Troy 2007) volunteer. Former parish auditor and parish council member.
1. In the event of a budget crisis, name five (5) city services you would never cut and five (5) city services you would cut. (50 word limit)
In the event of a budget CRISIS, all city services may be asked to help offset the shortfall. First, Reduce/Eliminate outside consultants and City subsidies for the Fitness and Aquatic Centers. Stop new funding for Civic Center site improvements, Park Development and Trail System. Last resort, pay freeze or staff cuts.
2. How will you maintain a cooperative working relationship with city staff, boards, and committees? (50 word limit)
I will be open, honest and respectful of others as I work with them. When all parties practice those traits, a cooperative working relationship will be maintained. As a member of the Troy Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, I have practiced those traits successfully with fellow members, city staff and outside developers.
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