All candidates have been invited to come and speak to attendees at the event. Lindsay said he, too, wanted to make the downtown area more attractive with more kid and family-friendly activities. Since submitting plans to battle pension debt to the state, Archibald said it’s an issue they’ve “buttoned up.” Now, like Mosurak, she said she wanted to help the city maintain its financial position and utilize that status in other, broader priorities, such as continued grant work for parks and recreation projects. Officials have said the plaza project would include a seasonal ice rink and turf area and tented platform stage for entertainment use. “There’s more regulations in Port Huron B-and-Bs right now that are ridiculous. Williams argues that experience matters and he's the best candidate to lead the town, according to his Facebook page. The Huron City Council consists of seven members, including the mayor. Residents in District 3 and District 4 can vote at the Berlin Police Department (129 Decatur St.). “We have a beautiful downtown area, and we need to see it up and see it keep improving,” he said, adding he didn’t want residents to rely on heading to Fort Gratiot for a commercial experience. Newcomers Chris Troy, Anthony Lindsay and Tylor Moldovan join them. “I’m very middle of the road on that. Bireley is an advocate for annexing new areas into Berlin and has promised residents he will reduce taxes if elected. “My motto is … if elected to council, I have three most important policies in setting (policy), and that’s the health safety and financial well-being of the majority of my fellow residents,” said Bob Mosurak, a returning candidate after an unsuccessful bid two years ago. Todd is running for mayor because of his "love for this town and everybody in it," according a video Todd created talking about his candidacy. Tyndall has also been endorsed by the Coastal Association of Realtors. Contact Jackie Smith at (810) 989-6270 or jssmith@gannett.com. Like Archibald, he expressed confidence in Police Chief Joe Platzer and the department’s training to avoid the issues publicized around the country. Whether it’s attending Port Huron meetings or engaging with residents on social media, candidates in this fall’s City Council election are finding ways to brush up on issues. Always have been, always will be.”. — Voters in the town of Berlin will have a chance to select three new council members and possibly a new mayor in next week's municipal election. All rights reserved. City officials have also acknowledged that marijuana would continue to be a priority for council, regardless if voters pass a proposal to legalize medical and recreational businesses in city limits in November, conflicting with two draft ordinances already poised for council approval. Daniel Packey is new to Berlin, but has a background in economics as a professor. He said he was wary of the city’s “value-engineering” process that helped bring bids down from $2.2 million to $1.5 million and what that will mean for the quality of the project. Orris Jr. proposes a budget process that prioritizes saving money before considering tax increases, according to his campaign's website. When: Wednesday, October 2 at 6:30pm Orris Jr. also believes in responsible growth and supports redeveloping part of Heron Park for revenue opportunities. Todd describes himself as a centrist candidate who will be open to new ideas and increase transparency with residents. Weeg has also received support from Wicomico County Council member Josh Hastings. © 2020 www.delmarvanow.com. Knerr has served on the Worcester County Planning Commission and Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals. The Mayor is elected every two years in a general election. Tony Weeg lives and works in Berlin, according to his campaign's website. Archibald said there were other local communities that do it well. Council had widely supported two resolutions proposed by Councilwoman Anita Ashford — one declaring racism a public health crisis and the other condemning those deaths. Williams advocates for "quality over quantity" growth in the community, and adds that if reelected he will continue his work to grow the town in the right direction. Copyright 2020 Huron Chamber of Commerce | All Rights Reserved |. No candidate Facebook page or website could be found for this candidate. Troy pointed to successes with vacationers who stay at similar places where they’re more frequent, such as in Saugatuck, adding, “It’s things like that. Weeg is a self-employed photographer and has been involved in other businesses in the past. Despite withdrawing, both Worden and Lamb's names will remain on the ballot. “It may not always benefit me or my neighbors or my friends, but you have to look.”. Each member serves a four-year term. This is your opportunity to come and ask questions of the candidates. The owner of his own home improvement business, Mosurak pointed to that experience in being able to dig into things like the city’s budget and is among the candidates who said they largely support the current direction of council. Membership and participation in the Huron Chamber of Commerce helps you and your business become connected to more local companies, services and individuals than any other marketing venue. Two years ago, the city’s ballooning unfunded liabilities, including both retiree pension and health care debts, was one of the larger issues facing officials as it reached well over a combined $100 million. In addition to Archibald and Moldovan, candidates include Anthony Lindsay, Bob Mosurak and Chris Troy. No matter how Port Huron’s City Council race shakes out, there will be new faces elected to the council this fall. Five individuals, including one returning candidate and one incumbent, are actively vying for three open seats, and many of their goals if elected would address efforts the city’s already facing, including marijuana, finances and growth downtown. She cited the city’s diversity division within its planning department implemented within the last year, adding it is “making sure we’re doing what we’re speaking.”, She said she didn’t think the city had a police brutality problem arise in her 11 years on council. I just don't feel that's fair.". “We’ll have a pretty thing no one uses because you pulled out all the character, and we’re going to put in a couple industrial benches in there and call that good enough,” Moldovan said. Weeg has a detailed platform with plans for the town's public safety, budget process and how Berlin will become more environmentally friendly. When asked about ongoing city projects, he pointed to the McMorran Plaza redevelopment. Bireley has previously served as mayor of Berlin for two terms and has also worked for the town of Ocean City, according to Bireley's Facebook page. Voters in District 1 and District 2 will be able to vote at the Buckingham Presbyterian Church (20 S. Main St.), according to the town. Zack Tyndall is currently a council member representing District 2 on the Berlin Town Council.

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