Tracey Schultz-Kobylarz
Supervisor |
Name: Tracey Schultz Kobylarz
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): Elected as Township Supervisor November 2008 and served four years as Trustee prior to that.
Professional Occupation: 25 years of progressive experience in management and leadership including: operations, human resources, sales, strategic planning, labor relations (union and non-union), budgeting, forecasting, compensation & benefits.
Other Organizations you are a member of (Include professional and civic groups):
11th District Democratic Club
“Big 10 Townships” subsidiary of the MTA
Conference of Western Wayne Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
League of Women Voters
Lincoln Behavioral Health Services Clubhouse Advisory Board
Michigan Townships Association (MTA)
Michigan Democratic Party
NAACP
NRA
Partnership for Building a Better Redford
Redford Twp. Chamber of Commerce
Redford Twp. Democratic Club
Redford Union Alumni Association Class of 1979 alumni coordinator
Sierra Club
Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) Workforce Development Taskforce
St. Valentine Catholic Church
Family Status: Married with two children
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Central Michigan University
Governance Academy Graduate Michigan Township Association
Citizen Planner Michigan State University
Goals for Township (What would you like to accomplish): My goal as Township Supervisor is to provide leadership that you can count on and be proud of. For those of us that you have placed your trust in, we must be held to the highest ethical standards in all that we do.
With support and the input of residents, neighborhood associations, business groups, and other governmental partnerships, we will make the decisions that have positive impact on our township. As Supervisor, I will continue to ask the tough questions and offer solid solutions for programs and services that meet the needs of our residential and business communities. Those programs and services will be determined and offered after thoughtful planning which has been openly communicated, funding is secured and with the approval of the township board members and other representatives of the community. Given the economic situation of the country as a whole it is critically important to develop fair and balanced solutions—both for our current challenges and for those that await us in the future.
Short term goals with lasting impact include but are not limited to:
- Repair and redesign of Seven Mile Road
- Completion of several drainage and sewer projects.
- Full implementation Partnership for Building a Better Redford Team
- Fully funded community events that do not have a drag on the general fund and yet have positive impact on our residents.
- Maintain balanced budgets with sensitivity to the declining revenue.
- Improve solid waste pick-up, disposal services and fees.
Length of Township Residency: I have lived in the township for 45 + years.
Hobbies: All things Redford Township and especially sitting in the sun listening to live music, anything to do with water, gardening, reading, cooking, sewing, singing and traveling
Favorite Political Leader or Role Model: My parents and siblings are my role models. While we certainly weren’t The Cleavers, I am fortunate to have learned life lessons that are the base of sound decisions and choices. As the daughter of a Marine and Cass Tech graduate - turned -cashier, I learned that discipline is necessary for growth and instruction and that money doesn’t replace sweat equity.
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Lily Cavanagh
Treasurer |
Name: Lily Cavanagh
Elected Position: Treasurer
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): November 2008
Professional Occupation: MI Court of Appeals Clerk
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): Wayne County Treasurers Association, Association of Public Treasurers, Michigan Women in Finance, MI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, MSSD, Community Dems, Livonia Dems, Focus Hope, Vista Maria, St. John Bosco Catholic Church and Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Family Status, Children (Include Names): Married with 6 children; Alex, Stacey, Raymund, Veronica, Erin and Mary
Education: Elementary, High School and College
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): *Fiduciary Responsibility *Resident access to Educational Services, Classes and Seminars *Continuing a good working relationship with, Wayne County, State of MI, Township officials and the general public *Provide good government and services for the residents
Length of Township Residency: 9 years
Hobbies: Bike Riding, Hiking, Camping, Reading, Cooking, Traveling and many more
Favorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): I have several favorite political figures, but one that stands out in particular is US Congressman John Dingell: He is someone with a vast wealth of knowledge; his efforts in cutting waste and being proactive in holding people accountable are but a drop in the bucket of what he has accomplished in the years of being a public servant. If I have to pick one, he would be the one I would call my role model. I am honored to call him friend.
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Diana M. Brang-Schroeder
Trustee |
Name: Diana Brang-Schroeder
Elected Position: Trustee
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): 2008. First elected to Parks Commission in 2004-2008.
Professional Occupation: Office Manager & Independent Contractor for a marketing company
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): Co-founder and Co-incorporator of The Parks and Art Conservancy; a nonprofit, raising money for Redford Parks and bring art into the community, The Art Festival Committee, Addams PTA, Monthly columnist for the Redford Connector.
Family Status, Children (Include Names): Daughter Bailey; age 9, 4th grade and Son Collin; age 5, Kindergarten. Both attend Addams Elementary.
Education: I great up in Redford attending Redford Schools; St. Robert Bellarmine and Thurston High School before attending Henry Ford Community College.
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): My goals for the Township are to improve our parks and make them destination places. (This will bring people into our community and enhance their lives) and increase property values and keep residents here in Redford.
Length of Township Residency: Almost 34 years (born and raised in Redford Township)
Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking through Kensington Metro Park, doing arts and crafts projects with the kids, planning events for the township such as The Strolling Gallery, Doggie-Rama and The Art Festival. I enjoy spending time with friends and family and an occasional night of Karaoke.
Favorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): My political role models would be my father; Robert Brang who served the township for 34 years and my late grandfather Judge Brang who was Redford’s first judge. They both taught me honesty and integrity is most important in everything we do. They taught me that it is truly a privilege to be a public servant.
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Patricia Kennedy
Trustee |
Name: Patricia Kennedy Micallef
Elected Position: Trustee
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): 2008
Professional Occupation: Business Owner – TP Computers, Inc.
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): Redford Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, St. Valentine’s Catholic Church and Mercy Road Non-Denomination Church
Family (Include Names): Husband Tony, we have no children
Education: Some College
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): Stop the bullying in schools
Length of Township Residency: since 1958
Hobbies: Needle crafts, gardening, bowling and reading
avorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): My father – Edward T. Kennedy – former township treasurer “Be honest to the citizens and stand up for what you believe in.”
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Pat McRae
Trustee |
Name: Pat McRae
Elected Position: Trustee
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): November 2004
Professional Occupation: Toolmaker
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): Redford Township Democratic Club (Chair), Masons, Elks, A.O.H. and Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church
Family Status, Children (Include Names): Married to Betsy McRae, Sons; Joe Jones (deceased), Patrick McRae and Ed McRae, Daughters; Peggy Beaudrie and Penny Tierney
Education: Graduate of Cody High School 1973), Bonified Tool & Die Apprenticeship (Schoolcraft College), Associate Degree in Applied Science (Magna-Cum-Laude)
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): Balanced budget that maximizes services and minimizes cost to our residents while maintaining a good quality of life in our Township.
Length of Township Residency: 35 years
Hobbies: Camping, golf and traveling
Favorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): President Harry Truman, he was a tough, but caring president who put the people of our country and their needs first.
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R. Miles Handy, II
Trustee |
Name: R. Miles Handy, II
Elected Position: Trustee 1996 – 2004; 2010 - present
Supervisor 2004-2008
Professional Occupation: Wayne County Senior Executive Project Manager
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): Redford Moose, Redford Eagle, Redford Rotary, Redford Township Dem Club, St. Val’s Men’s Club and Divine Child Men’s Club
Family Status, Children (Include Names): Married to Barbara, Children: Ashley 16 and Trey 14
Education: BA with an emphasis in government from the University of Louisiana-Monroe
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): To make the township a place where you can raise a family and enjoy retirement in a safe environment. Provide activities for residents so they can get to know their neighbors and building community pride.
Length of Township Residency: Lifetime resident
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, watching my children participate in sports/activities
Favorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): My father, he was an elected official in Redford Township for many years. He taught me to stay true to your local roots and believed that it was important to give back to your community.
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Garth J. Christie
Clerk |
Name: Garth J. Christie
Elected Position: Clerk
Member of Redford Township Board (First Elected): 1996
Professional Occupation: Clerk
Other Organizations You Are A Member of (Include Professional and Civic Groups): State Bar of Michigan, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Family Status, Children (Include Names): Divorced
Education: Lee M. Thurston High School, University of Michigan – Dearborn, Wayne State University Law School
Goals for Township (What You Would Like to Accomplish): Safe neighborhoods, smooth roads, fun parks and thriving businesses.
Length of Township Residency: 1954
Hobbies: camping, hiking, kayacking/canoeing and swimming
Favorite Political Leader or Roll Model (Please Explain Why): My Dad, Don O. Christie because he always placed the best interests of Redford first.
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