Carrie Budzinski seeks her first term
on City Council
"My husband Daniel and I met while working at the Livonia Civic Center Library 16 years ago. We have two young boys we're raising in Livonia to be close to grandparents. I love being a mom and it's important to me that my boys understand work and participate in my efforts to make the world a better place - this means you'll often see them with me at events or meetings. And because I'm a mom, that means I know how to do a lot of things at once - well and efficiently.
"I attended school at Hayes, Riley, Churchill and the University of Michigan-Dearborn and I always graduated with honors.
"I have experience working for the City of Livonia as a former library employee and currently as a City Commissioner, appointed by Mayors Dennis Wright and Maureen Miller Brosnan. I understand how to navigate government bureaucracy and solve constituent concerns. I understand the business of non-profits and start-ups and am experienced in managing corporate relations."
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Dan Centers seeks his first term
on City Council
Born and raised in Livonia, Dan Centers is a fourth-generation resident of Livonia. As a product of the Livonia Public Schools, he began his education at Jackson Center pre-school and graduated from Churchill High School. Along the way, he earned the honor of Eagle Scout from Livonia Troop 889. Dan attended Madonna University in Livonia, earning a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors, as well as a Michigan teaching certificate.
Dan has dedicated his career to serving his community and the institutions that granted him success. After graduating from Madonna University, Dan worked as a classroom teacher, an executive with Boy Scouts of America, a development officer at Madonna University, and currently a Chief of Staff in the Michigan Senate.
Dan has been elected three times to the Livonia School Board. His endorsements include
Mayor Maureen Brosnan, State Senator Dayna Polehanki, Councilman Brandon McCullough, School Trustees Liz Jarvis, Colleen Burton, Karen Bradford.
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Jim Jolly files for his second term
"Our family is proud to call Livonia home! Katie and I are the parents of three great kids and are dedicated to being involved in their schools and activities.
"During my service on the City Council, I am most proud to have initiated Livonia’s Neighborhood Grant Program that has funded many community activities that engage Livonia residents to be a better place.
"I also am fortunate to volunteer with/or belong to the following great organizations: Livonia Goodfellows, Livonia Bar Association, Knights of Columbus -Thomas Dooley, St. Colette Catholic Church, Seedlings Braille Books for Children, and Livonia Civic Chorus.
"Jolly has served on the City Council since 2016. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan.
"He is the Assistant Provost at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to that, he was Magistrate of the 16th Districet Court (2008-2015)."
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Robert Donovic files for second term
The following is information from his first campaign two years ago. When he updates his campaign website or issues a statement Musings will be the first to bring it to you:
Rob is a member of the Army and the son of immigrant parents who came to Michigan in the 1980s. Rob’s family went on to start a family restaurant in Redford where he would work when he wasn’t playing little league football. Living in Westland Rob attended Livonia Public Schools since he was a student at Johnson Elementary through Schoolcraft College.
He is passionate about maintaining Livonia's strong sense of community through our community organizations, including our art and music programs, and our city parks, ensuring that we continue to attract new families and entice millennials to choose Livonia as the place to make their home. Rob will work with neighborhood associations to create and maintain quality programs for civic engagement for our youth and senior citizens.
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Toy files for Sixth term on
City Council
The following is information comes from the City of Livonia Council web page. When she updates her campaign website Musings or issues a campaign statement we will be the first to bring it to you:
For more than three decades, Laura Toy has been an active volunteer and leader in the Livonia community. A lifelong Livonia resident, Laura’s father was the sixth sworn officer hired by the Livonia Police Department back in the early 1950s.
Laura Toy was first elected to the Livonia City Council in 1988 and has served five terms since her first election. In addition she was served as a State Representative, State Senator, Schoolcraft College Trustee and Livonia Treasurer.
Toy holds a Bachelor of General Studies Degree from the University of Michigan, Dearborn. Co-owner for the past 34 years of Cardwell Florist on Plymouth Road in Livonia.
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Ken Overwater seeks his first term
on City Council
"I am excited to announce I have officially filed to run for Livonia City Council. In the coming months, I look forward to hearing from my fellow Livonians and learning about their unique visions for the future of this great community. Livonia is the place my wife and I chose to raise our children and put down roots and giving back to the community that welcomed us is at the center of this campaign. In my family, public service is just a part of who we are.
"I hope to earn your vote. If you have questions or want to join the campaign team, I encourage you to reach out. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the Livonia general election on Tuesday, November 2nd and vote local!"
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Six have filed for City Council. We have until Tuesday at the close of business to see if any others will join the race with the biggest question yet to be answered is if there will be the nine required for a primary.
Word on the street has the potential for Joel Turbiak, Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals and appointee of Councilman Scott Bahr,to seek a position on for Council.
We know that Penny Crider former aide to Senator Patrick Colbeck and candidate for the Republican nomination for State Representative in 2020, has taken out an information packet for a run for Council made available at the City Clerk's office.
The typewriter is on the road again--leaving Tuesday and returning in one week. But will continue serving up Musings from Berea Kentucky and Woodstock Georgia.
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LPS 44th Annual
Fine Arts Festival
Enjoy this virtual display of incredible works by our middle and high school students, under the direction of our Livonia Public Schools awesome art teachers, in the 2021 Secondary Livonia Fine Arts Festival! Beautiful work!
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Endorsements start coming in for candidates seeking a seat on City Council |
As the campaigns begin to announce endorsements FridayMusings will
bring them to you first:
Carrie Budzinski
Former US Senator Carl Levin
State Representative Laurie Pohutski
Dan Centers
Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan
Councilman Brandon McCullough
School Trustee Colleen Burton
School Trustee Karen Bradford
School Trustee Liz Jarvis
County Commissioner David Knezik
State Senator Dayna Polehanki
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FridayMusings continues to support a YES vote on our LPS Bond Proposal. |
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