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Bob Miller (Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

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Bob Miller
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Candidate, Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Thomas Jefferson High School

Graduate

Eastern Michigan University, 2012

Personal
Birthplace
Des Moines, Iowa
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Adjunct professor
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Bob Miller (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]

Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Bob Miller provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 4, 2024:

  • Birth date: June 23, 1947
  • Birth place: Des Moines, Iowa
  • High school: Thomas Jefferson High School
  • Graduate: Eastern Michigan University, 2012
  • Gender: Male
  • Religion: Catholic
  • Profession: Adjunct Professor
  • Incumbent officeholder: No
  • Campaign slogan: Shuffle the Deck

Elections

General election

General election for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large on November 5, 2024.


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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

Bob Miller, Angela Nolan, and Michael Westra ran in the Democratic primary for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.


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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Plymouth Township Board of Trustees At-large on August 6, 2024.


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Election results

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Bob Miller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Miller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Eastern Michigan University Adjunct Professor of Communication. Served 2 terms on the Land Use Appeals Board and Alcohol Control Board of the U.S Virgin Islands. 30 years in broadcasting. 25 year resident of Plymouth Township. Married to Irene Metro, MD. One son, veteran of two tours in Iraq. One grandson, Liam, both residing in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Find common ground on issues before the Township. Listen to the residents. They matter! I think term limits are good with 2 terms being reasonable. As the population changes the Trustees should reflect that fact. A Code of Ethics" should be drafted to reduce squabbling. Almost half of Plymouth Township residents identify as Democrats yet there are NO Democrats on the Board. This has been so for many years. If people can be neighbors, they can be advocates for each other regardless of political affiliation. It's a fool's game to dehumanize others and view them as the enemy. Polarization is not the way to move forward.
  • Development projects should be more carefully considered. If Zoning Board members are appointed by the Supervisor, is it possible that may tip the decision balance to favor the Supervisor? Perhaps an independent Zoning Board might be an option. I think we can improve, avoid any appearance of impropriety and just do a better job on this. Lawsuits are no way to govern.
  • Substantial surpluses might be refunded to citizens in the form of credits to avoid administration fees that seem to appear on township charges. Why not keep Huron Valley Ambulance service ? It has served the community for years and can free up the fire department in an emergency.
Senior citizens pay attention to details and issues in the community. Many near the old Elks Club Property are rightfully concerned about high-density traffic congestion from the huge complex now being built. Who is paying for the Eastside Road paving? I do not know and was just told to write the Supervisor. Why wouldn't the answer be succinct and immediate?
Look, I don't have answers to all issues, but I'm honest and can learn. Best of all, I can laugh and just may get a laugh out of you. Life is too short not to laugh. Thank you for your consideration.😄
Ethics. Empathy. Logical. Aristotle gave us these fundamentals and the form our system of good government to this day. I like to live by the rules.
Honesty and learning how to listen to residents who take the trouble and time to make their concerns known, especially at public hearings. It's one thing to hear and another thing to listen. There's a difference and we can do better.
Dishwasher for two years at a Drugstore fountain from age 13 to 15
The Ra Expedition by Thor Heyerdahl because I was responsible for his rescue in 1969
When I was little, my parents moved a lot.. .but I always found them....
Professor Robin Spring of Grand Valley State University, Democratic Club of Plymouth, Michigan

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