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Candice B. Rusie

NONPARTISAN

Candice B. Rusie is running for St. Clair Shores City Council Member.

Personal background

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.

Professional background

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.

Political background

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.

Economy

Supports fiscal responsibility.

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

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Housing & Urban Development

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.

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Public Safety

Supports funding for police and fire services.

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Healthcare

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

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Public Services

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

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Energy & the Environment

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.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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

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