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Karen Scott holds an associates degree in liberal arts & humanities and social sciences from Miami Dada College and a bachelors degree in criminology from Eastern Michigan University. 

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Karen's campaign for Eastpointe City Council is her first run for public office. 

As of August 13, 2025, Karen Scott did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "As both a mother and an educator, I recognize that Michigan’s education system is under attack. I have felt the burden firsthand, and I see it as my responsibility not only to inspire my students but also to ensure they are truly moving toward proficiency."

- Said, "As both a mother and an educator, I recognize that Michigan’s education system is under attack. I have felt the burden firsthand, and I see it as my responsibility not only to inspire my students but also to ensure they are truly moving toward proficiency."

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Council Member Cardi DeMonaco Jr.

Cardi is from Eastpointe, Michigan. He graduated from Eastpointe Community Schools and earned a bachelor's degree in software engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He is married and lives on Oakwood Avenue.

Cardi works at the Michigan Court of Appeals as a senior software developer. Prior to this role, he worked in the private sector as a software professional for nine years.

Cardi is currently a member of the Eastpointe City Council. He was appointed to the council in 2014, elected in a 2015 special election, and reelected in 2017. Before becoming a city councilman, he was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Millennial Mayors Congress.

Supports increased transparency and competition in city contracts.

- Supports increased transparency and competition in city contracts.

Supports the removal of lead service lines to prevent lead poisoning.

- Supports the removal of lead service lines to prevent lead poisoning.

As a city council member, worked to improve community-police relations by securing body-worn cameras for officers.

Supports upgrading the police department and 38th District Court, with $10 million in secured funding, including $2 million from the General Fund, to improve infrastructure and lobby space.

- As a city council member, worked to improve community-police relations by securing body-worn cameras for officers.
- Supports upgrading the police department and 38th District Court, with $10 million in secured funding, including $2 million from the General Fund, to improve infrastructure and lobby space.

As of August 13, 2025, Cardi DeMonaco Jr. ’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a city council member, advocated for body-worn cameras for police officers, parks and recreation investments, and transparency in the competitive bid process.

As a city council member, advocated for parks and recreation investments.

Believes in minimizing tax dollar use for public services by coordinating and fundraising for community events like the Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day events.

- As a city council member, advocated for parks and recreation investments.
- Believes in minimizing tax dollar use for public services by coordinating and fundraising for community events like the Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day events.

Supports "better services and policies for animals."

As a councilperson, pushed for "better services and policies for animals."

As a councilperson, pushed for blight control to improve the health of local plants.

- As a councilperson, pushed for "better services and policies for animals."
- As a councilperson, pushed for blight control to improve the health of local plants.

Supports reducing the number of lanes on Main Street from five to three, enhancing safety, walkability, and fostering business and economic development.

- Supports reducing the number of lanes on Main Street from five to three, enhancing safety, walkability, and fostering business and economic development.

Cardi DeMonaco Jr. 

Cardi DeMonaco Jr. is from Eastpointe, Michigan. He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in software engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He is married to Alysa Marie Diebolt, and they live on Oakwood Avenue.

As of August 13, 2025, Cardi DeMonaco Jr.  did not have a website or any information online.

Supports completing the reconstruction of Nine Mile to enhance walkability in downtown Eastpointe.

Council Member Rob Baker

Rob Baker lives in Eastpointe with his 4 children. He serves as chairperson of the Eastpointe Community Action Coalition and a member of P.A.C.E (Police/Fire and Community for Equality).

Stacy Cobb-Muñiz appointed to Eastpointe City Council

Rob is currently serves as a member of the Eastpointe City Council. He was appointed to the council in 2019 and elected in 2021. He is currently serving his first full. expires in 2025. He previously served as a Park Commissioner.

As of August 13, 2025, Rob Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Rob Baker

Rob Baker is a 16-year resident of Eastpointe. He lives with his four children, three of whom are graduates of Eastpointe Community High School and one who is soon to follow. He is the Chairperson for the Eastpointe Community Action Coalition and a member of P.A.C.E (Police/Fire and Community for Equality).

Rob is currently a member of the Eastpointe City Council. He was appointed to the council in 2019 and elected in 2021. His term expires in 2025. He previously served as a Park Commissioner.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.