Patrick Brockway (Livonia City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

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Patrick Brockway

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Livonia City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Associates

Schoolcraft Community College, 2007

Bachelor's

Ferris State University, 2008

Graduate

Madonna University, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Royal Oak, MI

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Government administration

Contact

Campaign website

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Patrick Brockway ran for election to the Livonia City Council At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Brockway completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patrick Brockway provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2025:

• Birth date: November 24, 1986
• Birth place: Royal Oak, Michigan
• High school: Divine Child
• Associate: Schoolcraft Community College, 2007
• Bachelor's: Ferris State University, 2008
• Graduate: Madonna University, 2024
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Profession: Government Administration
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Cooperation.Logic.Family.
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Livonia City Council At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Livonia City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Patrick Brockway (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	James D. Hooper (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Steve King (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Eileen McDonnell (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kathleen E. McIntyre (Nonpartisan)
		Jenny O'Connor (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Robin Persiconi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kayleigh Kavanagh Reid (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Livonia City Council At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Livonia City Council At-large on August 5, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Steve Alexander (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Patrick Brockway (Nonpartisan)
		Jaclyn Graham (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Nicole Hefty (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	James D. Hooper (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Frances G. Janis (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Marlene L. Katafias (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Steve King (Nonpartisan)
		Alex King (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rola Makki (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Eileen McDonnell (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kathleen E. McIntyre (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brian P. Meagher (Nonpartisan)
		Jenny O'Connor (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Robin Persiconi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Nicholas Pickard (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Kayleigh Kavanagh Reid (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Adam A. Stathakis (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Yvette Warren (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patrick Brockway completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brockway's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a resident of Livonia whom is trying to help fellow residents get the services they need in a timely fashion. It is my intention to steer the city away from wasteful spending in order to correct infrastructure decay and ensure first responders receive the funding needed.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Serving as a federal employee for 14+ years. Currently an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Management Analyst.
• I want to be residents Go-To council member when they have a concern that is not being addressed by the system currently in place.
• I will never ask whom you voted for in the past, but rather how can I help you?

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

ADA accommodation, First responder needs, and library infrastructure.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Citizens have less direct control over national politics. However, on a local level, the position of city council is in a position to make direct impacts on every day life within the city.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My Dad. If I can be half the good man he was, then I'm doing pretty well.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability listen to residents rather than speak at them. Empathy with logic. Service before self. You serve the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Make life in your city a little bit better for residents than you found it when elected.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That residents life is a bit better on a daily basis than before I was elected.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11, Freshman in highschool

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paper boy- Livonia Observer

What is your favorite book? Why?

Sharpe's Rifles- Bernard Cornwell, just an all around great historical fiction book.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I don't know

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Try to please everyone, even though it is not always possible.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The ability to control budget as to ensure fiscal responsibility. I believe this has been forgotten, and I hope to correct it.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No necessarily, everyone brings a new point of view to council.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

People skills, basic math skills, and being am to listen to resident input.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Residents have more direct impact on local regulations. Therefore, those elected should be required to uphold the will of the people.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Livonia Professional Firefighters -IAFF #1164, Livonia Police Officers Association, UAW Region 1A, Brandon McCullough- Livonia City Council President, Laura Toy- Livonia City Council Member, Livonia Democrat Club, Senator Dayna Polehanki- Michigan State Senate

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

Individual is currently homeless and facing uncertainty. It really revealed an unspoken issue within the city.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership & Intelligence- May 2024

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