Oakland Co. Water Resources Coordinator Race Profile: Jim Stevens

Jim Stevens, a rochester hills resident is running for Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner.

Age: 11/01/1962
Party affiliation: Republican Party
Family:none
Occupation:Naturalist
Previous elected experience:none but ran for Mayor of Rochester Hills
Family members in government:we all pay Taxes, so indirectly we all work for the Government.
Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/jimstevens.designs

The single most pressing issue facing our state is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
Fight for Clean Water

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I plan to Stop releasing untreated Waste water into our Rivers.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I Managed large groups of Engineers and Suppliers to get the job done right.

What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses?
Gretchen Whitmer resigning would be a good start. Too many businesses were Forced to close while Walmart and others remained open. Not fair at all.

How will you address the calls for racial justice and police reform?
I believe we are all the same people, no one should ever be treated different, I have reached out to many Politicians (Democrats) on a plan to Correct and change behaviors of policing, but none have replied...Democrats do not want to address
the issues but only blame Trump. Lets all work together to spread the Love.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:
Clean water, Lower Water Rates. Stop Polluters and Donate to the Poor.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am a Leader and Plan to Keep our Rivers and Lakes Clean, My opponent while in office
According to news briefs from local paper - January 1 to April 18, 2018, a total of 95.4 million gallons of partially treated sewage were released into the Rouge River from retention treatment basins in Birmingham and Beverly Hills.
I will let Voters decide if they like the current Status.