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    Benjamin Guttery
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    Mary Copeland
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Why are you running for city council and how does your background prepare you for this office?

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What policies, procedures and guidelines would you support to protect residents from discrimination in response to federal funding requirements related to DEI programs and language?

What level of cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would you or would you not support under 287(g)?

What are the most critical issues facing the city, and how will you address them?

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Campaign Phone 817-929-7681
Campaign Email dannycopeland234@att.net
Occupation Retired from Xerox Corporation
BA in English and French- UNT; 12 hours toward A Master of Liberal Arts-SMU Animal Control Board, Bedford; Charter Review Commission, Bedford; Planning & Zoning Commission, Bedford; 3 Terms as City Council Member, Saginaw Xerox Corporation, 14 Years-Biller, Billing Lead, Customer Care Coordinator, Administrative Trainer Independent Contractor-Market Research
I have been on the Saginaw City Council for 3 3-year terms. I feel that I am making a positive contribution toward the responsible growth of our City. My background as a volunteer in City Government as mentioned above, and my 3 terms on the City Council qualify me for this position. I have over 3 decades doing this work.
In Saginaw, we allow any resident to comment on any item on the agenda. We have a history of transparency to the public. For example, we are holding 3 separate Town Hall Meetings to discuss the 3 items on our Bond Election. Our City Manager makes himself or his Senior Staff available to any resident who has questions.
My understanding is that our State and Federal Governments have virtually put an end to any DEI programs, unfortunately.
I would not be in favor of ICE coming into our community.
The Bond Election that will be on the ballot for the May 2nd Election is key to the continuing progress that is required in order to positively impact the quality of life in Saginaw. I believe in continuous improvement, and these 3 propositions are vital for that goal. They are; Proposition A, streets; Proposition B, Parks, and Proposition C, Animal Shelter. I will be campaigning for the passing of each of these Propositions while I am campaigning for my re-election.