City of Harper Woods Incorporated in 1951
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I have lived in Harper Woods for nearly twenty years. I have been on City Council since 2012, but before that i was a board member of the Friends of the Harper Woods Library and a member of the Harper Woods Planning Commission and the Ordinance Committee. Currently, i am on the Boards of the Harper Woods Lions Club, the Grosse Pointes - Harper Woods NAACP, Grosse Pointe League of Women Voters and I am the President of the Michigan Women in Municipal Government. I also volunteer with my church, New Life Ministries Worldwide in Harper Woods. As a lifelong eastsider, i have volunteered with other local organizations in providing food and necessities to people in need. I am a retired State of Michigan Delinquency Worker, Case Manager with Michigan Works and a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University, a graduate of WCCCD and a graduate of Wayne State University Labor College.
Quote: My promise to the residents of Harper Woods is that i will always serve you to the best of my ability.
Contact Mayor Kindle at vkindle@harperwoods.net
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Contact Councilwoman Costantino at ccostantino@harperwoods.net
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Quote: "I am honored to serve the City of Harper Woods as a councilwoman. Thank you for the opportunity and trust you have given to me to carry your concerns to the Council and get things done for this fine community. I hope to keep your faith and continue to serve the people of Harper Woods as we face the challenges of the future."
Contact Councilwoman Sawicki at vsawicki@harperwoods.net
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Quote: "I am privileged to represent Harper Woods residents, and advocate for inclusion in all its aspects, and diversity, in daily life and its best practices in City government. I encourage active community participation at Council meetings, and on boards and commissions. Please contact me about your community concerns. Together we can effect positive growth and development for our Harper Woods community"
Contact City Councilwoman Paiz at vpaiz@harperwoods.net
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Contact Councilwoman Lyons at elyons@harperwoods.net
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Quote: “I am very honored to be elected as a member of the city council. I really care about my community and doing what’s right to move our community forward. I believe my years of service as a dedicated school board member has prepared me for this position and I thank you for the trust and faith that you continue to have in me. I look forward to serving the community as a council member and taking your concerns to the council meetings."
Contact Councilwoman Williams at rwilliams@harperwoods.net
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Harper Woods resident and homeowner since 2009.
I am honored to help lead in such a dynamic community as Harper Woods. My goal is to further assist in maintaining and improving its high standards as well as foster meaningful and mutually respectful dialogue between residents and city leaders. Together we can continue making Harper Woods a better place to live and work, attracting and welcoming new and diverse talent.
I have had a great deal of experience by serving on the following board of directors:
· Former Vice-president of Chrysler Elementary School Parents Association
· Former River House Co-op Board
· Former Vice President, Life Skills Academy of Metropolitan Detroit-charter high school board
· NAACP Education Chairperson for Grosse Pointes – Harper Woods
· Harper Woods Crime Reduction Law Enforcement Committee Task Force, a subcommittee of the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
· Former Planning Commissioner for the Harper Woods Planning Commission
· Vice President/Treasurer for Danbury Lane Homeowners Association
Contact Councilman Toussant at itoussant@harperwoods.net