Letter: Younger Pointe residents
step up in municipal elections

With the election just days away, I think it is worth noting that there are four candidates (Vogel, Jarboe, Koester, and Secord) running for office across the various local elections who are under 35. While I am currently the only elected official representing any of the Pointes under 30 (even if just for a minute more), I welcome the fact that many of my peers are looking around, taking note, and taking action.

These young leaders are the best sign of the Pointes’ future vitality. While lower property values have hurt many in the pocketbook, and reduced revenues to our local governments, they have allowed many new residents to move into our communities. Many of our newest residents are young couples and young families. The fact three of the five Pointes could have elected officials 30 years of age or younger signifies that this is a community where people in all age ranges have taken ownership and are willing to stand up and serve. This should give us all hope for our community and region. While the debates over policy differences are winding up, and we take a moment to do our civic duty and vote; we can all be proud that we have the choice to choose leaders that represent many different generations.

Daniel C. Grano
Council member
Grosse Pointe Park (written in my individual capacity)

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