Monday, July 30, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Clifford W. Freitas to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win his first term as trustee.
A 31-year resident of Macomb Township, Clifford W. Freitas is running for his first term as a township trustee. Freitas, 39, is one of seven Republican candidates vying for the township's four trustee posts. He previously served on the Macomb Township Zoning Board of Appeals. A project manager at Interek, Inc., Freitas is also the co-owner of Bouncin’ Kidz Moonwalk Rental & More. Freitas is the father of two and an avid supporter of the International Foundation for CDKL5 Research. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Freitas to learn more about the resident looking to become a first-term township trustee. Patch: Why have you chosen to run for township trustee? Freitas: I have always been interested in politics and political office and I would…
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Dino Bucci to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win re-election as a township trustee.
A 14-year resident of Macomb Township, Dino Bucci is running for re-election to his fourth term as a township trustee. Bucci, 53, is one of seven Republican candidates vying for the township's four trustee posts. The operations manager of engineering for the Macomb County Public Works Commission, Bucci is a member of the Kiwanis Club, Italian-American Cultural Center and Alhambra Sancho Caravan No. 261, an organization of Catholic men dedicated to the aid of the developmentally disabled. The father of two, Bucci volunteers for Macomb Mustang Youth Football, St. Mary Church and School, Macomb Township Community Foundation, American Heart Association and Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Bucci to learn more about …
Friday, July 27, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Roger Krzeminski to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win re-election as a township trustee.
A 34-year Macomb Township resident, Roger Krzeminski is running for re-election as a township trustee, a position he has held periodically since 1980. Krzeminski, 71, is one of seven Republican candidates vying for the township's four trustee posts. A retired Chrysler controller, Krzeminski served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He is an active member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154, American Legion Post 4, Polish Legion American Veterans (PLAV) Post 169 and Navy Mine Sweeper Ocean Association (NMSOA). First elected as a township trustee in 1980, he has served five full terms in that seat. The father of two and grandfather of four, Krzeminski is also involved with the Macomb Township Community Foundation…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Maria A. Napolitano to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win her first term as trustee.
An 11-year Macomb Township resident, Maria A. Napolitano is running for her first term as a township trustee. Napolitano, 40, is one of seven Republican candidates vying for the township's four trustee posts. The marketing director for her husband’s business, Top Dog K9 Inc., Napolitano is an active member of Kensington Community Church where she volunteers with their prison ministry and serves as a Prison PenPal. The stepmother of two and grandmother of three, she is also an avid supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the March of Dimes. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Napolitano to learn more about the resident looking to become a first-term township trustee. Patch: Why have you chosen to run for township trustee? Napolitano: I …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Ernest Laing to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win his first term as trustee.
A 12-year resident of Macomb Township, Ernest “Ernie” Laing is running for his first term as a township trustee. Laing, 64, is one of seven Republican candidates vying for the township's four trustee posts. An ordained minister and chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains for police and fire, Laing is also a black belt instructor and longtime student of martial arts. Since 1983, Laing has been working with a non-profit corporation he founded to assist those who have lost jobs and are losing their homes. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Laing to learn more about the resident looking to become a first-term township trustee. Patch: Why have you chosen to run for township trustee? Laing: I want to be able to make a difference in…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Renee Michaels to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win her first term as trustee.
A 14-year resident of Macomb Township, Renee Michaels is running for her first term as a township trustee. Michaels, 42, is one of seven Republican candidates running for the township's four trustee posts. The co-owner of Uni-Dig, Inc., a recycling and composting facility in Clinton Township, Michaels said if elected, she would address four key issues: unfinished sub-divisions, programs for senior citizens, new business development and reducing taxes by better management. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Michaels to learn more about the resident looking to become a first-term township trustee. Patch: Why have you chosen to run for township trustee? Michaels: I want the chance to make things better for both residents and businesses. …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Nancy Nevers to learn more about the Macomb Township resident who is hoping to win a third term as trustee.
A 12-year resident of Macomb Township, Nancy Nevers has served two terms as a township trustee and is seeking a third term this year. Nevers, 70, is one of seven Republican candidates running for the township's four trustee posts. A mother and grandmother, Nevers serves on the board of directors for the Macomb Township Community Foundation and is a member of the Shelby-Macomb Daybreakers Kiwanis, Republican National Committee and Republican Committee of North Macomb County. Macomb Patch recently spoke with Nevers to learn more about the incumbent trustee looking to serve the township for a third term. The following is the statement Patch received from Nevers highlighting her reasons for pursuing re-election, her past achievements as a …
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Candidates for Macomb Township's board and county commission seats fielded questions from local voters and the Macomb Township Republican Caucus Thursday at a pre-primary forum at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch.
Roads, business growth, the 41A District Court and senior services were just a few of the topics Macomb Township candidates addressed Thursday at the Macomb Township Republican Caucus’ first-ever Meet the Candidates forum. Held at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch, 14 of the 16 GOP candidates for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, trustee and District 13 commissioner were present to field policy and platform questions posed by local voters. Given the number of candidates and the wide range of topics covered, Patch has presented the candidate’s answers in three installments: candidates for supervisor, treasurer and clerk, trustees and county commissioners. What plans would you formulate for widening some of our roads and improving …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Macomb Township's seven candidates for supervisor, clerk and treasurer fielded questions from local voters and the Macomb Township Republican Caucus Thursday at a pre-primary forum at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch.
Taxes, senior services, roads, business growth and liquor licensing were just a few of the topics Macomb Township candidates addressed Thursday at the Macomb Township Republican Caucus’ first-ever Meet the Candidates forum. Held at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch, 14 of the 16 candidates for supervisor, clerk, treasurer, trustee and District 13 commissioner were present to field policy and platform questions posed by local voters. Given the number of candidates and the wide range of topics covered, Patch will present the candidate’s answers in three installments: candidates for supervisor, treasurer and clerk, trustees and District 13 county commissioners. To the candidates for supervisor: Do you foresee a need to raise taxes…
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Macomb Patch recently spoke with Cathy Imbronone to learn more about the Macomb Township business owner looking to serve the township as clerk.
A 30-year business owner in Macomb Township and two-year resident, Cathy Imbronone is running for the position of township clerk against incumbent Michael Koehs. Imbronone, 60, has owned and operated Tina’s Country House & Gardens for the past 30 years. Last year, she and her sister opened the The Tavern at Tina's, formerly Mutt & Jeff's. With two businesses up and running, Imbronone says, “the time has come for me to use the knowledge and experience I have gained in the private sector for the benefit of my community." A member of the National Association of Professional Women, Macomb First Business Alliance, Italian Club and Macomb Wedding Professionals, Imbronone has also been involved with the Macomb Township Republican Caucus and …
John M
3:10 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
They should have asked him: How were you so successful in your campaign fundraising? Well.... Easy. You throw tons of township money to engineering firms, lawyers, cement contractors, printers, building maintenance jobs for friends, etc. Then, put out your hand for donations to your fund at election time. (Keep reading) But, that can't be..what about the 3 bid rule the township has? Construction … more ›