Candidate Profile: Nancy Bryer, Dearborn Hts. City Council

Dearborn MI

17 October, 2021

11:19 AM

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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI — Six seats are up for election on the Dearborn Heights City Council in November's general elections. Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near. Nancy Bryer, 79, is an Independent running for Dearborn Heights City Council. Live in Dearborn or Dearborn Heights? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. Family daughter, Carol has 2 children Isaiah & Emma (both in college) & son, Robert-not married Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No Education Associates Degree--Criminal Justice Occupation was Realtor-Associate for 35 yrs, worked at General Motors, Ford Motor & Boeing President of South Dearborn Heights Civic Association 4 yrsMarket Researcher 10 yrs, Secretarial, etc. Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office appointed to Women's Commission and Van Born Corridor by Mayor Paletkocurrently on Ecorse Creek Commission appointed by Mayor Bill Bazzi Why are you seeking elective office? Have thought about for years & believe the time is now right. The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. Flooding throughout our City--I lead the Ecorse Creek Commission and am working with Grant Writer, Hassan Jamal & others to get funding to actually do something like retention/detention ponds, dredging, widening etc. We are looking for volunteers this Oct. 23rd (Saturday) to assist when Wayne County brings in equipment to do some work at Richard Young/Swapka Park area. Have gone door to door on Hanover asking if residents wish to be considered for home purchase by FEMA/City of Dearborn Heights and have also delivered buckets from Red Cross w/cleaning supplies for the June 25th/26th flooding. What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? I am a long term resident (56 yrs), work the election polls, attend council meetings, sold real estate in mostly Dearborn & Dearborn Heights area, attend town halls, keep up w/articles in newspaper, active in neighborhood association for 9 yrs, etc. If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency) They spend too much time arguing/discussing issues at council meetings and not getting things done in a reasonable amount of time; aren't always transparent with what is happening in the city and adhearing to codes, ordinances and the Dearborn Heights Charter. How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently? I believe our city took a great interest in alerting the residents to offerings of vaccine and keeping City Hall a safe place to visit. Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform. First Responders Support, Prompt trash pick-up, vibrant economic development, neighborhood safety, advocating for seniors, protecting property values by enforcing ordinance inspections & building codes, improving Ecorse Creek & Van Born Corridor, Infrastructure issues, roads. What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? My can do attitude, appointments to city commissions, leadership positions in the jobs I've held (Market Research Supervisor, committee work as a Realtor, etc.) The best advice ever shared with me was: My Father always "Read it until you understand it" What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? I am honest, dependable, approachable, listen to all sides of a discussion before taking a position & want to take our city to the next level.