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Kathy Abdo is from Ypsilanti, Michigan, and currently lives in Romulus. She attended Eastern Michigan University. Abdo is married and has 3 children.

Kathy previously worked as a teacher at Romulus High School. 

Kathy currently serves as a member of the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her second term.

Supports development that will benefit Romulus residents.

Believes the city's most important issue is retail, and supports development that will benefit Romulus residents.

Supports development that will benefit the residents of the city of Romulus.

- Believes the city's most important issue is retail, and supports development that will benefit Romulus residents.
- Supports development that will benefit the residents of the city of Romulus.

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

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Healthcare

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Supports greater transparency in local government.

Supports transparency in local government.

As a city council member, reopened four parks and enhanced community events without raising taxes.

As a city council member, supported the reopening of four parks and providing "enhanced" community events without raising taxes.

- Supports transparency in local government.
- As a city council member, supported the reopening of four parks and providing "enhanced" community events without raising taxes.

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Energy & the Environment

Believes the biggest challenge facing the community is economic development.

Believes economic development is the "biggest challenge facing the community". 

- Believes economic development is the "biggest challenge facing the community". 

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Kathy Abdo

Kathy Abdo is married with three children.

Kathy is currently a councilwoman on the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her second term.

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Celeste is a lifelong resident of Romulus, Michigan. She and her husband have three children. 

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Celeste works as an account specialist for Michigan Pneumatic Tool.

Celeste is currently a councilwoman on the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2009. Celeste also served on the Romulus Board of Education from 2001 to 2009.

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

Wants to rebuild the downtown area and repair roads.

Supports the Romulus Citizen Academy, which educates citizens on the functions of the Police and Fire departments.

Supports the Romulus Citizen Academy, which educates citizens on the functions of the police and fire departments.

- Supports the Romulus Citizen Academy, which educates citizens on the functions of the police and fire departments.

Believes the city's top priorities are to rebuild downtown and repair roads.

Celeste Roscoe

Celeste Roscoe is from Romulus, Michigan. She lives with her husband and three children in Romulus. She is a lifelong resident of Romulus and has a strong connection to the community, as all three of her children graduated from Romulus Community Schools.

Celeste is currently a councilwoman on the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2009 and is currently serving her third term. She previously served on the Romulus Board of Education from 2001 to 2009.

Celeste Roscoe is from Romulus, Michigan. She lives with her husband and three children. She is a lifelong resident of Romulus and has a strong connection to the community, as all three of her children graduated from Romulus Community Schools.

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Davis Jones is from Romulus. He and his wife, Joyce, have three adult children and ten grandchildren. He is attends Mount Olive Baptist Church of Romulus.

Davis Jones is currently a member of the Romulus City Council.

As of August 12, 2025, David S. Jones did not have a website or any information online.

David S. Jones

Harry Crout is currently a councilman on the Romulus City Council.

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

Believes the biggest challenge facing the city is the need for road repairs and replacements.

- Believes the biggest challenge facing the city is the need for road repairs and replacements.

Harry Crout

Harry Crout is currently a councilman on the Romulus City Council. He was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving his second term. 

Wants to work with the mayor and other council members to improve funding, economic growth, and youth involvement.

Supports the Romulus Athletic Center, saying "It’s a great place to keep healthy at any age."

James is a small business owner at Spartan 6 Security. 

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James's campaign for Romulus City Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

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

James Bullock

James's campaign for Romulus City Council is his first entry into politics.

James is the owner of Spartan 6 Security.

Jeffrey F. Kotlarek, Ballotpedia

Jeffrey F. Kotlarek's campaign for Romulus City Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

As of August 12, 2025, Jeffrey F. Kotlarek did not have a website or any information online.

Jeffrey F. Kotlarek

Jeffrey F. Kotlarek holds an associate's degree in accounting and business management from Detroit College of Business. He is married to his wife, Sue. 

Jeffrey's campaign for Romulus City Council member is his first run for public office. 

Jeffery works as an internet director at Moran Buick GMC. 

Johhy Williams studied airframe mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. 

Johnny is an IT specialist at Gadidiot Solutions. 

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

Johnny Williams

Judy Kennard Bio, Romulus Community Schools

Judy Kennard earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University. She lives in Romulus, Michigan.

Judy is currently a member of the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education. She was appointed by the Board of Education to the seat vacated by Tom Kuderik in November of 2018. She was elected to serve two 4-year terms in 2020 and 2024. Her current term expires in 2028.

As of August 12, 2025, Judy R. Kennard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judy R. Kennard

As of August 12, 2025, Judy R. Kennard did not have a website or any information online.

Judy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in administration from Central Michigan University.

Judy is currently a member of the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education. She was first appointed to fill a vacancy in 2018 and was reelected twice.

Judy R. Kennard is currently a member of the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education. She was first elected in 2018 and her current term ends in 2028.

Supports financial transparency, safe and high-performing schools, parent enrichment initiatives, pathways to skill trade jobs, and increasing STEM programs.

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Lonetta Silas holds a degree from Henry Ford College. She is married and has children. 

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Lonetta's campaign for Romulus City Council member is her first run for public office. 

Lonetta is the president of a non-profit company, Sista Girls Sista Bond Co.

Supports local businesses and entrepreneurs.

- Supports local businesses and entrepreneurs.

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

Plans to prioritize "safe and thriving neighborhoods."

Plans to focus on  public safety and infrastructure

- Plans to prioritize "safe and thriving neighborhoods."
- Plans to focus on  public safety and infrastructure

Plans to prioritize transparency and accountability in city government.

Wants  transparency and accountability in city government.

Plans to prioritize youth and community opportunities.

Plans to focus on youth and community opportunities.

Plans to prioritize community engagement, unity, growth, and integrity.

Plans to promote community engagement, unity, growth, and integrity.

- Wants  transparency and accountability in city government.
- Plans to focus on youth and community opportunities.
- Plans to promote community engagement, unity, growth, and integrity.

Lonetta Silas

Mark R. Wilhide, Ballotpedia

Mark R. Wilhide's campaign for Romulus City Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

As of August 12, 2025, Mark R. Wilhide did not have a website or any information online.

Mark R. Wilhide

Mark's campaign for Romulus City Council is his first entry into politics.

Nychole runs a life coaching YouTube channel. She has also worked in the entertainment industry.

Nychole Smith's campaign for Romulus City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

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Nychole Smith

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

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Tina M. Talley is from Romulus, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree from Davenport University and a master’s degree in finance from Walsh College of Accountancy. She has a son. 

Tina is a finance professional. She previously worked in the banking industry and at Triumph Church, where she was the department head and director of evangelism and outreach. 

Tina Talley, City of Romulus

Tina currently serves as a member of the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her second term. 

Plans to work with the current administration and the community to address Michigan's revenue sharing issue.

- Plans to work with the current administration and the community to address Michigan's revenue sharing issue.

Advocates for a new revenue sharing system to address the $9.4 million the city of Romulus has lost from the state since 2002.

Advocates for a new revenue sharing system to address the "$9.4 million the city of Romulus has lost from the state since 2002."

- Advocates for a new revenue sharing system to address the "$9.4 million the city of Romulus has lost from the state since 2002."

As of August 12, 2025, Tina M. Talley did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the current administration's responsible spending and balanced budget.

Supports the current administration's spending and budgeting. 

- Supports the current administration's spending and budgeting. 

Believes roads and retail development are the most pressing issues for Romulus.

Believes roads and retail development is the most important city issue. 

Plans to address ongoing challenges with roads and retail in Romulus through teamwork and communication with local administration, Wayne County, and legislators.

- Believes roads and retail development is the most important city issue. 
- Plans to address ongoing challenges with roads and retail in Romulus through teamwork and communication with local administration, Wayne County, and legislators.

Tina M. Talley

Tina M. Talley is from Romulus, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree from Davenport University and a master’s degree in finance from Walsh College of Accountancy. She is a single mother to her only son, James A. Givens. She is the daughter of Rev. Rita Talley, associate minister at First Baptist Church of Romulus, and the late Deacon Eric Talley.

Tina is a finance professional. She previously worked in the banking industry for approximately 18 years. She also held various roles at Triumph Church, where she was the Department Head and Director of Evangelism and Outreach, focusing on helping the homeless, unemployed, and disadvantaged.

Tina M. Talley is currently a member of the Romulus City Council. She was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving her second term. 

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Tony ran for the Romulus Community School Board in 2022 but did not win.

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

Tony Heimberger

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William is a longtime Romulus resident. He and his wife, Virginia, have three sons. They are members of Saint Aloysius Church. William is also a member of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce.

William is a retired police sergeant. He worked at the Wayne County Police Department from 1969 to 1982, and then served as a sergeant at Detroit Metro Airport from 1982 to 2004.

William is currently a member of the Romulus City Council.

As of August 12, 2025, William J. Wadsworth did not have a website or any information online.

William J. Wadsworth

William Wadsworth, a longtime Romulus resident, has been selected by The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce, to be the 36th Romulus person of the year. He was selected for his dedication and devotion to improving the community of Romulus. Also known as Bill, he has been a resident of Romulus for 55 years. He is married to Virginia, and together, they raised three sons, who have all graduated from the Romulus Community School System.

Bill and his wife are members of Saint Aloysius Church also for 55 years. When the church used to hold a Labor Day weekend festival, he volunteered his time to working on the festival.

He is a member of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce.

William is a retired police sergeant. He worked at the Wayne County Police Department from 1969 to 1982, patrolling the Romulus community. He then served as a sergeant at Detroit Metro Airport from 1982 to 2004.

William is currently a member of the Romulus City Council. He is the longest serving council member in the city.

As a council member, supported raising funds to construct a new animal shelter.

- 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.