Bill Cate

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Bill Cate is currently a member of the Ferrysburg City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.

As of August 12, 2025, Bill Cate did not have a website or any information online.

Believes public transportation is essential for all residents' mobility and supports efficient, accessible transportation options, drawing on his experience as a member of the Harbor Transit Board of Directors.

Supports public transportation and believes it is essential for the mobility of all residents.

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Bill is currently a member of the Ferrysburg City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. 

Supports efficient and accessible public transportation, believing it is essential for all residents' mobility.

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Believes public transportation is essential for all residents' mobility and supports efficient and accessible transportation options, such as Harbor Transit.

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Debbie Murdoch

Debbie is currently a Ferrysburg City Council member. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her first term. 

As of August 12, 2025, Debbie Murdoch did not have a website or any information online.

- 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.