Q & A with Steve King

Steve King is from Livonia, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree from Wayne State. 

Steve is a professional musician and founded Steve King and the Dittilies. He also has experience working as a substitute teacher, administrator, youth sports coach, and truck driver. 

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Steve previously served as a trustee on Livonia's Board of Education. He ran for Michigan's 11th Congressional District in 2012 and Michigan State House in 2016 but did not win.

Supports trade schools and apprenticeships for building and technical skills.

- Supports trade schools and apprenticeships for building and technical skills.

Economy

Supports providing information on sewer and drain insurance to residents.

- Supports providing information on sewer and drain insurance to residents.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 12, 2025, Steve King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports transitioning to an "open-source government" where ideas from all citizens are heard and encourages digital solutions to reduce resource use.

- Supports transitioning to an "open-source government" where ideas from all citizens are heard and encourages digital solutions to reduce resource use.

Public Services

Supports enhancing Livonia's industrial base by considering vertical farming, 3D manufacturing, bioengineering, and alternative energy companies.

- Supports enhancing Livonia's industrial base by considering vertical farming, 3D manufacturing, bioengineering, and alternative energy companies.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to install and monitor grates in higher risk areas to reduce standing water.

Plans to install and monitor grates in higher-risk areas to reduce water puddles.

- Plans to install and monitor grates in higher-risk areas to reduce water puddles.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- 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.