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Omar Odeh holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The American University in Cairo, a bachelor degree in business administration from the University of Michigan, a masters degree in business administration from the university of California at Irvine, and a master's degree in international transactions from George Mason University. 

Omar is a group marketing manager with the Ford Motor Company,. He also works at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he oversees executive communications. He previously served as associate vice president for strategic communications at Georgia College & State University, as vice president for communications & business development at Khalifa University, and as an assistant vice president of marketing and communications at American University of Beirut. 

Omar's campaign for Birmingham Library Board member is his first entry into politics. 

Birmingham Baldwin Library candidates, DOWNTOWN NEWS MAGAZINE

Said, "If cuts to shared services among our partners occur, I will work with fellow board members and library director Craft to develop creative solutions that keep Baldwin patrons connected to these essential resources. At the same time, I will advocate strongly for continued investment in shared library systems that benefit all Michigan communities."

Plans to work with board members and the library director to find solutions that maintain access to library resources if shared service cuts occur while advocating continued investment in shared library systems that serve all Michigan communities.

Supports investment in shared library systems statewide.

Supports maintaining an unassigned fund balance between 25-35% of annual expenditures to ensure financial health and the ability to adapt to changes, invest in projects, and maintain services without burdening taxpayers.

Supports maintaining an unassigned fund balance of 25–35% of annual expenditures to promote long-term financial stability . 

Supports using surplus fund balance for "strategic, one-time investments that serve the public without creating ongoing costs."

If the city's funds exceed the 35% cap, supports using surplus fund balance for "strategic, one-time investments that serve the public without creating ongoing costs."

Supports the library board’s decision to review costs carefully and explore private vendors if it lowers costs.

Supports the library board’s decision to review the "110 percent increase in administrative charges" carefully and explore private vendors if it lowers costs.

Supports protecting public resources and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services that do not lessen benefits for staff members.

Supports the creation of flexible-use spaces in libraries, such as studios for musical performing or podcasting, to better serve the community.

- Plans to work with board members and the library director to find solutions that maintain access to library resources if shared service cuts occur while advocating continued investment in shared library systems that serve all Michigan communities.
- Supports investment in shared library systems statewide.
- Supports maintaining an unassigned fund balance of 25–35% of annual expenditures to promote long-term financial stability . 
- If the city's funds exceed the 35% cap, supports using surplus fund balance for "strategic, one-time investments that serve the public without creating ongoing costs."
- Supports the library board’s decision to review the "110 percent increase in administrative charges" carefully and explore private vendors if it lowers costs.
- Supports protecting public resources and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services that do not lessen benefits for staff members.
- Opposes book bans.
- Supports the creation of flexible-use spaces in libraries, such as studios for musical performing or podcasting, to better serve the community.

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Omar Odeh

Omar's campaign for Birmingham Library Board Member is his first entry into politics. 

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

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Candidate Profile: Danielle Rumple, Birmingham Library Board ...

Danielle Rumple has a master's degree in business from the University of Michigan. She is married to Stephen Rumple. Together, they have two children. 

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Danielle is currently a member of the Birmingham Library Board, where she serves as president. She was first elected in 2021.

I'm currently a Group Exercise Instructor at the Birmingham Family YMCA.



Plans to pursue a strategic plan to ensure the Baldwin Public Library remains relevant and maintains an appropriate budget for future use.

- Plans to pursue a strategic plan to ensure the Baldwin Public Library remains relevant and maintains an appropriate budget for future use.

Danielle Rumple

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Frank Pisano is from Birmingham. He lives with his wife, Amy, and two daughters in Birmingham. He is currently on Birmingham's Baldwin Public Library Board as a Trustee.

Frank is currently a trustee on Birmingham's Baldwin Public Library Board. 

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

Frank Pisano

Frank is currently a member of Birmingham's Library Board. 

Frank is Director of Investments with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, where has has worked since 2002.

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Pamela earned degrees in material science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institution of Technology and Northwestern University.

Pamela's campaign for Birmingham Library Board Member is her first entry into politics.

Birmingham Baldwin Library candidates

Said, "The freedom to read is fundamental to our democracy. While individuals and parents have the right to decide which materials are appropriate for themselves or their children, they do not have the right to restrict access for others."

Said, "While individuals and parents have the right to decide which materials are appropriate for themselves or their children, they do not have the right to restrict access for others."

Wants to expand the Library of Things by adding more hands-on experiences that "inspire exploration and lifelong learning."

Wants to expand the Library of Things and add more hands-on experiences that "inspire exploration and lifelong learning."

- Said, "While individuals and parents have the right to decide which materials are appropriate for themselves or their children, they do not have the right to restrict access for others."
- Wants to expand the Library of Things and add more hands-on experiences that "inspire exploration and lifelong learning."

Pamela M. Graham

Pamela M. Graham's campaign for Birmingham Library Board Member is her first entry into politics.

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

- Library board members, also referred to as trustees, set policies and control the budget for your local library. They are not responsible for day-to-day management decisions. Instead, they focus on "big picture" responsibilities.
- The board can appoint and remove librarians, purchase or sell property, renovate library buildings, and propose taxes to residents to fund library services. 
- This role is voluntary. Board members do not receive a salary, but may be compensated up to $30 for meeting attendance.