Marlene Katafias is from Livonia, Michigan. She graduated from Bentley High School.

Marlene works in the title industry and has spent more than 25 years collaborating with builders, real estate agents, and community leaders.

Marlene's campaign for Livonia City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

2025 Michigan General Election

2025 Michigan Primary Election

Supports creating a business-friendly environment for small businesses.

- Supports creating a business-friendly environment for small businesses.

Economy

Promises to keep Livonia affordable and maintain top-quality city services and public safety.

- Promises to keep Livonia affordable and maintain top-quality city services and public safety.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports retaining competitive pay and benefits to attract and maintain first responders.

- Supports retaining competitive pay and benefits to attract and maintain first responders.

Public Safety

Supports creating an updated Livonia Senior Center, community health hubs, and wellness initiatives.

- Supports creating an updated Livonia Senior Center, community health hubs, and wellness initiatives.

Healthcare

Supports saving and revitalizing the Alfred Noble Library to ensure it remains a community center and resource for learning and connecting.

Supports investing in upgraded walking paths, community gathering areas, and recreation amenities to encourage a healthier and more connected community.

Supports investing in upgraded walking paths, community gathering areas, and recreation amenities.

Supports creating an updated Livonia Senior Center, community health hubs, wellness initiatives, and preventative care opportunities.

Believes that "beautiful parks and inviting outdoor spaces will attract families and businesses to plant roots in Livonia."

- Supports saving and revitalizing the Alfred Noble Library to ensure it remains a community center and resource for learning and connecting.
- Supports investing in upgraded walking paths, community gathering areas, and recreation amenities.
- Supports creating an updated Livonia Senior Center, community health hubs, wellness initiatives, and preventative care opportunities.
- Believes that "beautiful parks and inviting outdoor spaces will attract families and businesses to plant roots in Livonia."

Public Services

As of June 4, 2025, Marlene L. Katafias’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports modernizing infrastructure and improving walkability with nature paths and parks.

- Supports modernizing infrastructure and improving walkability with nature paths and parks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Marlene L. Katafias

Wants to invest in modernized public spaces, including upgraded walking paths and community gathering areas.

Marlene L. Katafias is from Livonia, Michigan. She graduated from Bentley High School before raising her own family in the community. She lives with her family in Livonia. She has seen firsthand how Livonia fosters strong families and thriving businesses, and this strong sense of community drives her to serve. She is committed to ensuring that Livonia remains a place where future generations can put down roots and grow together.

Marlene L. Katafias is a title industry professional. She works in the title industry and has spent more than 25 years collaborating with builders, real estate agents, and community leaders, where she gained expertise in teamwork, problem-solving, and staying calm under pressure. A Bentley High School graduate and lifelong Livonia resident, she combines a resourceful, solutions-focused mindset with her extensive experience to address local challenges. She is committed to revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, and ensuring a safe, thriving city for all generations.

Marlene L. Katafias’s campaign for Livonia City Council Member is her first entry into politics. When she learned of the upcoming council seat opening, she said, "When I learned of the upcoming council seat opening, I knew it was time to step up as a leader ready to make a difference." She has also stated, "My guiding principle has always been that any issue can be resolved with resourcefulness, and I bring that same practical, solutions-focused mindset to City Council."

Marlene L. Katafias is from Livonia. She graduated from Bentley High School before raising her own family in this community. She has always considered Livonia home. She has seen firsthand how Livonia fosters strong families and thriving businesses, and it is this strong sense of community that drives her to serve. She is committed to ensuring that Livonia remains a place where future generations can put down roots and grow together.

Marlene L. Katafias is a title industry professional. She has spent over 25 years working at a title company, guiding property closings and collaborating with builders, real estate agents, and community leaders. Through this work, she has honed her skills in teamwork, practical problem-solving, and maintaining calm under pressure.

Marlene L. Katafias’s campaign for Livonia City Council Member is her first entry into politics. When she learned of the upcoming council seat opening, she said, “When I learned of the upcoming council seat opening, I knew it was time to step up as a leader ready to make a difference.” She also emphasized that “My guiding principle has always been that any issue can be resolved with resourcefulness, and I bring that same practical, solutions-focused mindset to City Council.”

Supports responsible financial management and low taxes.

Promises to keep Livonia affordable with low taxes and responsible financial management.

Supports retaining competitive pay and benefits to attract and maintain quality first responders.

Said, "I will work to enhance public safety across our city, ensuring that our police, fire, and emergency responders have the resources and support they need."

Supports the creation of community health hubs and wellness initiatives.

Said, "Parks and recreation are essential for a high quality of life. Livonia needs more modernized, accessible, and inviting public spaces for all walks of life to enjoy."

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- 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.
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