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Jim Hart is a lifelong resident of Westland. He is married to his wife, Linda, and they have three children together. Jim has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in information systems from the University of Michigan.

Westland city council election 2021: Eight candidates seek four seats

Jim is a project manager at Verizon Wireless. Previously, he served 15 years in the United States Army as a non-commissioned officer.

Jim is the current city council president for Westland. He has served on the city council since 2018.

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

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to grow and secure the police and fire departments.

- Plans to grow and secure the police and fire departments.

Public Safety

Supports the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) board.

- Supports the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) board.

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jim Hart

- 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.