On the Ballot: Gregory Kucera Jr., City Council

Age: 63

Occupation: Retired illustrator and production artist

Family: Lives in Clawson with his wife, Nancy; has two adult children and two grandchildren.

Community Activities: Clawson Lions Club, Clawson Eagles, American Legion, Zoning Board of Appeals

What are the biggest challenges facing Clawson? Declining property values, a low tax base, improving the conditions of City Park

 What solutions do you support? Encouraging new, diversified businesses to help increase our tax base, maintaining a high level of city services such as snow removal and trash pick-up to keep Clawson a desirable place to live, holding fundraisers and seeking grant money for City Park improvements.  

 What makes you a good candidate? "One of my traits is patience and I will listen to both sides of an issue before forming my opinion. I want the best leadership for Clawson and I feel I would bring a solid background to the City Council."

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