John Sullivan has a law degree from the University of Detroit. He is a volunteer with the Westland Historical Society, Westland Democratic Club, Local Development Finance Authority Board, and Westland Tax Board of Review. He is married to his wife, Sharon, and they have three children together.

John is an attorney. He works at The Law Office of John Sullivan, PLLC, where he has run his own practice for almost 27 years.

John previously served four terms on the  Wayne County Commission from 1999 to 2007. 

Supports using tax dollars for long-term funding to invest in capital improvement projects in every neighborhood across Westland.

Supports using tax dollars to invest in improvement projects in every neighborhood across Westland.

Supports providing resources to help small businesses grow.

Supports initiatives to assist small businesses in marketing and improving their buildings.

- Supports using tax dollars to invest in improvement projects in every neighborhood across Westland.
- Supports initiatives to assist small businesses in marketing and improving their buildings.

Economy

Supports mixed-use zoning around the mall to encourage commercial and residential development.

- Supports mixed-use zoning around the mall to encourage commercial and residential development.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports equitable and well-funded fire, police, and public safety services, believing they are essential for community safety, crime reduction, and property value increase.

Supports a well-funded fire, police, and public safety services, believing they are essential for community safety, crime reduction, and property value increase.

Supports providing competitive pay, benefits, and resources for Westland firefighters, paramedics, and police officers to attract and retain quality personnel.

Supports providing competitive pay, benefits, and resources for Westland firefighters, paramedics, and police officers to attract and keep quality workers.

Supports equitable and just policing in Westland, advocating for accountability, transparency, and trust between law enforcement and the community.

- Supports a well-funded fire, police, and public safety services, believing they are essential for community safety, crime reduction, and property value increase.
- Supports providing competitive pay, benefits, and resources for Westland firefighters, paramedics, and police officers to attract and keep quality workers.
- Supports equitable and just policing in Westland, advocating for accountability, transparency, and trust between law enforcement and the community.

Public Safety

Supports investing in mental health and public health initiatives, including expanding the Social Work program and creating a community paramedicine program to address urgent health needs.

Supports investing in mental health and public health initiatives, including expanding the Social Work program and creating a community paramedicine program.

Wants to invest in and expand social work programs to address mental health crises and substance abuse.

- Supports investing in mental health and public health initiatives, including expanding the Social Work program and creating a community paramedicine program.
- Wants to invest in and expand social work programs to address mental health crises and substance abuse.

Healthcare

Supports increasing investments in parks and adding new recreational programs and services for kids, families, and seniors.

Supports expanding the Mission Green initiative by enhancing curbside recycling, finding sustainable energy sources, and planting more native trees and plants in Westland.

Supports collaboration with City Administration and residents to fund and maintain a new public pool and recreation center.

- Supports increasing investments in parks and adding new recreational programs and services for kids, families, and seniors.
- Supports expanding the Mission Green initiative by enhancing curbside recycling, finding sustainable energy sources, and planting more native trees and plants in Westland.
- Supports collaboration with City Administration and residents to fund and maintain a new public pool and recreation center.

Public Services

Supports expanding the Mission Green program to combat climate change, reduce plastic use, and find sustainable energy sources.

- Supports expanding the Mission Green program to combat climate change, reduce plastic use, and find sustainable energy sources.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to repave roads, upgrade water and sewer systems, and improve pedestrian safety by fixing broken sidewalks and connecting sidewalk gaps.

- Plans to repave roads, upgrade water and sewer systems, and improve pedestrian safety by fixing broken sidewalks and connecting sidewalk gaps.

Transportation & Infrastructure

LinkedIn

Facebook

John Sullivan

- 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.