Wyandotte Election Candidates Answer Patch Questionnaire: Theodore Galeski

The Wyandotte election is rapidly approaching and to help voters make sound, informed decisions, Wyandotte Patch created a questionnaire for candidates seeking election or re-election in 2013.

Election day is set for May 7.

Each of the 15 candidates seeking election or re-election received the same nine questions.

Here are the questions followed by Theodore Galeski's answers:

Office sought?

City Council

Age?

68

Spouse/kids?

Children 3 (Wife deceased)

How long have you been a resident of Wyandotte?

All of my life.

What is your prior political experience?

Elected to the office of assessor city Wyandotte - also to Charted revision commission.

What is your prior professional experience?

My professional experience as an assessor in both local and county government has provided me the insight and understanding into the budgetary workings of local government, from both the revenue side and expenditure side of operations.

Also my experience as a license builder and being an appraiser for The County of Wayne and my certification in GIS enhances my understanding of local and county government.

What made you decide to seek election/re-election?

The opening of two council seats.

What issues do you see affecting Wyandotte?

Biggest challenge is the decline of revenue and the provision of city services. The city of Wyandotte provides excellent city services.

What is your plan to address those issues?

Council over the next four years, and beyond, should continue the exploration into service efficiencies, partnerships and collaborations which reduce the cost of government while maintaining the quality of service that residents of Wyandotte have come to expect.

Some Downriver cities are struggling, while others are managing their budgets successfully. We should always be looking for best-practices, and if applicable, implement in the city of Wyandotte.

There are organizations Michigan municipal league that are useful resources.

But our greatest strength is right in our backyards: volunteerism and community spirit. That is the essence of local, representative government.

For more information about Theodore Galeski check out our Meet Your 2013 Wyandotte Political Candidates page.

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