“I am confi dent that Steve Kaplan is the most qualifi ed candidate for township supervisor. His
ethics are among the highest. He always represents the citizens fairly and justly. It is my honor and
privilege to support Steve for West Bloomfi eld township supervisor.”
~ Dr. Nick Hersh, DDS, President, W.B. School Board

Debbie Binder is an asset to
West Bloomfi eld Township!

Township Trustee

STEVEN

KAPLAN

Democrat for Township

SUPERVISOR

Career Highlights:

Attorney, 34 years
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Macomb County, 24 years
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County, 2 years
Private law practice, 3 years
Adjunct Law Professor, Michigan State University College of Law, since 1997
(Professor of the Year, 2015)
Ranked the highest among his legal peers for profi ciency and ethical conduct (Martindale-Hubbell, AV), for 20 years
consecutive years
Advanced Instructor, Wayne County Regional Police Academy, 15 years
Featured on Dateline NBC for his legal role on several high profi le murder cases

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Oakland University
Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, Detroit College of Law

Key Endorsements:

James Blanchard, Former Michigan Governor
Steve Budaj, Chair W.B. Planning Commission
Kathy Hagopian, W.B. Environental Board
Nick Hersh, D.D.S. President, W.B. School Board
Barry Howard, retired Oakland Circuit Judge
Pam Jackson, Democratic Party Chair, 11th District
Jim Manna W.B.Planning Commissioner
Lance Stokes, Co-Chair, W.B. Diversity Committee
Michele Ureste, W.B. Township Supervisor

Resident of West Bloomfi eld Township for over 40 years
Optimist Club of West Bloomfi eld
West Bloomfi eld Rotary Club
West Bloomfi eld Chamber of Commerce
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
Member of Temple Israel

Professional
Successful real estate practice centered around West Bloomfi eld
Part-time lecturer for 3rd year pre-service teachers,
University of Michigan – Flint in the College of Education
Former Teacher, West Bloomfi eld School District

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology,
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Master of Arts in Teaching, Wayne State University

Key Endorsements:
UAW Region 1
Metro Detroit AFL - CIO
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Oakland County Democratic Black Caucus

“Debbie is nothing
short of a leader; the
kind of person around
whom people rally. She is
quite simply destined to
do great things.”

~ Heather Dickow Cholagh,
West Bloomfi eld Resident
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney,
Wayne County

Endorsements:

UAW Region 1
Metro Detroit AFL - CIO
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Oakland County Democratic Black Caucus

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