Southfield/City Council - Vote for four. Three four-year terms and one two-year term (by plurality). The Candidates On The Questions Toby Hollander Sidney Lantz John E. Reeves Joan Seymour I am a Southfield resident for over 29 years, having majored in psychology at Wayne. State University. Married with one daughter. A computer consultant since 1978. Founding president and newsletter editor for the Somerset, Winterset and Guy Street Neighborhood Association since 1989. Co-founder of SNAGH (South- field Neighborhood Action Group). Serv- ing a second term as PTO treasurer at McIntyre Elementary School. I volunteer as a Junior Achievement instructor, Young Astronaut instructor, and organize McIn- tyre's annual cloth ing dri- ves benefiting the homeless. Served for eight years as commissioner of Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. On the board of directors of the Southfield Symphony Orchestra. Advisory board member, Federation of the Arts. Past pres- ident, Southfield Senior Men's Club. Past vice president, Southfield chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons. Founder and organizer of the Southfield Veterans Organization. Past Michigan state commander with Jewish War Veterans. Client education specialist, IBM Corporation. Ac- count marketing representative, GM/EDS. Con- tract negotiator, GM/EDS. Market- ing representa- tive, U-M Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals. Par- ents Committee, Southfield Public Schools. Resident of Southfield since 1987. Elected to city council in 1993. Southfield resident 22 years. Education, Wayne State University, political science. Thirty years' community-service experience in leader- ship roles. Twenty-five years' manage- ment experience with major organizations. Past regional director, American Com- mittee for the Weizman Institute of Sci- ence. Board member, Environmental Protection Council of Southeastern Michi- gan. Past Member, women's advisory committee to WXYZ-TV. Led successful city-wide community effort to adopt strong wetlands and woodlands protective ordi- nances. Have been active in working on behalf of senior citizens, women's issues and the environment. It has be- come appar- ent that city council has not always been sensi- tive to the needs and the concerns of its constituents, especially on issues im- pacting residents' quality of life. I am not alone in the opinion that it is time for a change." My proven commitment over the years toward our residents, local busi- nesses and schools has provided me with the experience and drive to be a con- cerned, responsible and dedicated city councilwoman for all of Southfield. I am running again because I would like to complete my work and be a force in keep- ing Southfield the best and beautiful city that it is. To prevent harm- ful decisions from being made against our citizens. I believe it is time for a change in city coun- cil. Utilizing my business and communi- ty experience, I want to play a key role in helping Southfield continue as a city that cares about its future. Growing up in a family where politics and world affairs were discussed nightly around the dinner table, I was imbued with a strong social conscience and a sense of wanting to make the world a better place. This sense of responsibili- ty compelled me to accept the challenge and enter the city council race in 1993, at the urging of friends and associates, and it still motivates me. My experience as a community activist and volunteer has taught me how to work successful- ly with diverse groups. I want to ensure that Southfield remains a vibrant and strong city. What do you see as some of the key issues? Many Southfield voters have expressed to me that we need changes in city coun- cil since council's focus has not always been in their interest. With change, resi- dents say they will regain respect for the city council. I believe that acknowledging the needs and concerns of our residents and neighborhoods is the key issue fac- ing city council. Another important con- cern is maintaining the well-being of our senior-citizen population. This would ben- efit both our current and future senior cit- izens, as the "baby boomer" generation reaches senior-citizen status. Securing a strong tax base is also critical to South- field's future. Crime. Teen-age problems. Police author- ity should implement rules. Taxes and fi- nancial issues. Increase newest technology for police. Divide city into sections, assign police to sections on patrol. Establish com- mand center police car so security will be visible. Deal with taxes. Strong economic growth is vital to move Southfield forward. World-class education system. Respon- sible, accountable government. Public safety. Maintaining the superior services that Southfield residents en- joy and the quality of life our resi- dents expect in spite of shrinking revenues. Attracting new businesses to fill vacant office space. Preventing com- mercial intrusion into residential areas. Keeping neighborhoods strong and at- tractive and safe. How do you plan to address these issues? Since residents do not have public forums to discuss their concerns with council members, in periodic newsletters I will solicit residents for their input on the is- sues impacting them. City council must show an equitable balance between our residential and business communities to protect the stability and future of both. Let's remember the word "community" comes from the word "unity." Working together with our Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood associations and other city agencies will ensure that establishments coming into Southfield will fit the charac- ter and image of our community and pro- vide us with a solid tax base. I plan to do what I have already done. Pro- pose solutions to solve issues. Prevent user fees that impact people unfairly. Be voice for the citizens to maintain a good quality of life in our city. Maintain good government for all people. It is my belief that the power entrusted in me by the peo- ple shall not be used to harm people. After being elected, I will implement pro- grams that improve the quality of life in Southfield while enhancing economic growth. Work with the state and federal govern- ment to assure equitable distribution of available funds. Involve everyone in pro- moting a strong sense of community. Concentrate on redevelopment of older commercial districts. Develop creative solutions to familiar problems. I have ad- vocated a strong national advertising pro- gram to promote Southfield as a business location and the hiring of a busi- ness/marketing manager, both of which have been implemented during the past year. Please provide biographical information. Why are you running? 144:11141 1 11 4.14.544 . 1•411411.21.k*.214.447.111.1111.11.4.-12.4,44.1 . 1 kl-1-6,41,11142