Candidate Profile: Candice B. Rusie For St. Clair Shores Council | St ...

Candice B. Rusie has lived in St. Clair Shores sicne she was 9 years old. She has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Wayne State University and a juris doctor from Michigan State University College of Law.

Candice is an attorney. She was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2007. She worked as a litigation associate for a few years, then focused on providing legal e-discovery services. In this role, she led a team of fellow attorneys on projects to deliver high-quality work for clients.

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Candice is currently a St. Clair Shores City Council member. She was first elected to the St. Clair Shores City Council in 2009 and was re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. 

Supports fiscal responsibility, fair bidding processes, and opposes "no bid" contract extensions.

Supports the continued use of technology to improve online services and streamline processes for city business.

- Supports fiscal responsibility.
- Supports the continued use of technology to improve online services and streamline processes for city business.

Economy

Supports fiscal responsibility, fair bidding processes, and protecting residents' constitutional rights.

Believes her education and background have allowed her to "contribute greatly" to council decisions on housing issues.

- Supports fiscal responsibility, fair bidding processes, and protecting residents' constitutional rights.
- Believes her education and background have allowed her to "contribute greatly" to council decisions on housing issues.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports funding for police and fire services, libraries, and senior services.

Supports funding for police and fire services.

- Supports funding for police and fire services.

Public Safety

Supports blood and platelet donation to address critical supply shortages impacting patient care.

- Supports blood and platelet donation to address critical supply shortages impacting patient care.

Healthcare

Supports continuing park renovations, police and fire services, library and senior services, fiscal responsibility, fair bidding processes, resident advocacy, constitutional rights, improved communication and technology, and social media outreach.

Supports continuing park renovations, library and senior services, improved communication and technology, and social media outreach.

- Supports continuing park renovations, library and senior services, improved communication and technology, and social media outreach.

Public Services

Plans to work with the County and Commissioner Miller to find ways to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Lake.

Volunteers at the Community Garden and participates in shoreline clean-up.

Has personally adopted two "adopt a roads" in the city for litter clean-up.

- Plans to work with the County and Commissioner Miller to find ways to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Lake.
- Volunteers at the Community Garden and participates in shoreline clean-up.
- Has personally adopted two "adopt a roads" in the city for litter clean-up.

Energy & the Environment

Supports continued investment in improving aging infrastructure, including streets, pipes, city buildings, and playgrounds.

Supports continued investment in improving aging infrastructure, including streets, pipes, and city buildings.

- Supports continued investment in improving aging infrastructure, including streets, pipes, and city buildings.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Candice B. Rusie

Candice B. Rusie is from St. Clair Shores. She has a bachelor of arts in psychology from Wayne State University and a juris doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. She is engaged to her fiancé, Brad Templeman.

As of August 13, 2025, Candice B. Rusie did not have a website or any information online.

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Adura earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Wayne State University and a certificate in gerontology. She lives with her husband, Robert Calhoun Jr., in St. Clair Shores. She is a military spouse.

Adura has worked as a parole and probation agent for the Michigan Department of Corrections for several decades.

Adura's campaign for St. Clair Shores City Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

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Promises to be "diligent, transparent, and dedicated to a fiscally strong future for St. Clair Shores."

Promises responsible financial management to ensure community prosperity without "unnecessary burdens on residents."

- Promises to be "diligent, transparent, and dedicated to a fiscally strong future for St. Clair Shores."
- Promises responsible financial management to ensure community prosperity without "unnecessary burdens on residents."
- Supports local businesses.

Supports affordable single-family housing for families and seniors.

- Supports affordable single-family housing for families and seniors.

Supports police, fire, and EMS services, and plans to expand resources to improve neighborhood safety.

- Supports police, fire, and EMS services, and plans to expand resources to improve neighborhood safety.

As of August 13, 2025, Adura Calhoun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports community engagement and public services that benefit families and children, such as participating in events like Christmas in August.

Supports community engagement and public services that benefit families and children, such as participating in events like Christmas in August and the Cops for Kids fundraiser.

- Supports community engagement and public services that benefit families and children, such as participating in events like Christmas in August and the Cops for Kids fundraiser.

Supports cleaner water initiatives and sustainable solutions to protect local lakes.

- Supports cleaner water initiatives and sustainable solutions to protect local lakes.

Adura Calhoun

Adura currently works as a parole and probation agent for the Michigan Department of Corrections. She previously worked as a police officer in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and as a police officer in the City of Detroit. She also served in the United States Army Reserves.

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

Six candidates file to run for St. Clair Shores City Council

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Bryan is an audioprosthologist and the owner of Shores Hearing Center. He also is the CEO of Covenant Hearing Solutions. 

Bryan L. Owens's campaign for St. Clair Shores City Council Member is his first entry into politics.


Wants to maintain the business community.

- Wants to maintain the business community.

Wants to address residential and city blight.

- Wants to address residential and city blight.

As of August 13, 2025, Bryan L. Owens did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to improve communication between the city and residents.

- Wants to improve communication between the city and residents.

Supports separating storm and sanitary sewer lines.

- Supports separating storm and sanitary sewer lines.

Bryan L. Owens

Bryan is an audioprosthologist and the owner of Shores Hearing Center. 

Bryan L. Owens's campaign for St. Clair Shores City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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David is a lifelong resident of St. Clair Shores. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from Central Michigan University. He is a council liaison of the Senior Advisory Committee. 

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David works in sales at C&G Newspapers. He also has experience working in communications. 

David J. Rubello is currently a council member for St. Clair Shores. He was appointed to the city council in September 2020 and elected in November 2021. He is currently serving his first term.

Supports fiscal responsibility and "wise bidding decisions."

- Supports a "vibrant business community."
- Supports fiscal responsibility and "wise bidding decisions."

As of August 13, 2025, David J. Rubello did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to ensure the safety of senior citizens.

Supports strong police and fire departments.

- Wants to ensure the safety of senior citizens.
- Supports strong police and fire departments.

As a city council member, voted against the demolition of the St. Clair Shores water tower.

As a city council member, voted against the demolition of the St. Clair Shores water tower, citing its historic value and ecological benefits.

Supports alleviating flooding issues through continued infrastructure updates.

Wants to address sanitation Issues with "Priority Waste". 

- As a city council member, voted against the demolition of the St. Clair Shores water tower, citing its historic value and ecological benefits.
- Supports alleviating flooding issues through continued infrastructure updates.
- Wants to address sanitation Issues with "Priority Waste". 

David J. Rubello

David is currently a council member for St. Clair Shores. He was appointed to the city council in September 2020 and elected in November 2021. He is currently serving his first term.

David is from St. Clair Shores. He attended South Lake High School.

David is currently a council member for St. Clair Shores City Council. He was appointed in September 2020 and elected in November 2021. He is currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem.

As a councilman, advocated for preserving the 225,000-gallon tower, citing its historic value and ecological benefits.

As a councilman, advocated for preserving the 225,000-gallon water tower.

Opposed the demolition of the 225,000-gallon water tower, advocating for its historic preservation and ecological significance.

Dominic Neumann is the Owner and President of NeuFed, L.L.C. He is also a government contracts project manager at Ferndale Electric Co., Inc. 

As of August 13, 2025, Dominic Roy Neumann did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I’m just interested in it and want to see what I can do to help the city."

Said regarding interest in being involved in politics  that he "want(s)  to see what I can do to help the city."

- Said regarding interest in being involved in politics  that he "want(s)  to see what I can do to help the city."

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John Caron has a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University and a master's degree in engineering from Purdue University.

John is a community services coordinator at Macomb County Public Works. He previously spent over 30 years as a quality manager at General Motors.

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John is currently a member of the St. Clair Shores City Council. He was appointed to the council in December 2011 and was last re-elected in November 2021.

As of August 13, 2025, John D. Caron did not have a website or any information online.

John D. Caron

John D. Caron is currently a St. Clair Shores City Council Member. He was appointed to the City Council in December 2011 and was last re-elected in November 2021. He is currently serving his fourth term.

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Plans to focus on the PCB cleanup in the 10 Mile Drain.

Plans to focus on the budget and using his technical background to focus on the PCB cleanup in the 10 Mile Drain.

- 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.