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Why didn't candidate seek re-election
Why did Candidate think residents should re-elect
him?
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1. Bill witnessed
the wisdom of consecutive term limits as Commissioner: 1984 - 1991
Bill’s
experience convinced him of the need, and a referendum verified that many
people in Michigan wanted the consecutive terms of elected government
office holders to be limited.
After working many years in the community with city government and eight years in our city government Bill recognized and accepted
the wisdom of consecutive term limits.
He did not seek a third term in 1991.
**He did seek re-election in 1999 but was not elected
then.**
LaVerne continued to enjoy
serving on
the Grand Rapids Public library Board until 2011
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2. Why did Bill think Third Ward residents should re-elect him
in 1999?
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A.
Bill brings a renewed perspective from continuing to work in the community.
For the past six years Bill has
energetically worked in his neighborhood and in the community to improve
our city using his past experience in the City Hall political and professional
environment.
Bill continues to have great enthusiasm
and many ideas for improving our city.
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B. Bill brings increased
enthusiasm for community building.
Bill believes that we must intensify our efforts to preserve and improve neighborhoods.
We must encourage residents and nurture good neighborhood housing,
businesses, employment opportunities, educational institutions, churches,
youth programs, and recreational facilities.
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C. Bill brings a
broader understanding and appreciation for the importance of youth
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a. Bill understands that we need to
give more financial and administrative support to community sponsored
youth programs and facilities, and to parents who struggle to provide
adequate parental support.
b. Bill understands
that we need to raise the status of and give more recognition and honor
to those who commit themselves to parenting and mentoring.
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D. Bill brings contemporary
insight obtained with a Bachelors Degree in
City Planning and a Masters Degree in Public
Administration and City Management.
Academic study has improved his
ability to use the latest technology and understand the professional
approaches to management, planning, and budgeting that city employees use
to provide advice to the City Commission and services to city residents.
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An e-mail
response opportunity is below.
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Please type Why didn't he seek re-election? on the subject line of the e-mail response
form.
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blickley@altelco.net |
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