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Duties: Serves as a member of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC). Commissioners represent the views of residents of their Single Member District (SMD). After deliberation and votes, the ANC Commission advises the Mayor, Council and executive agencies in local matters such as parking, zoning, traffic, liquor licenses, permits, etc.Deberes: Se desempeña como miembro de la “Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC)”. Los comisionados representan las opiniones de los residentes de su distrito miembro único “Single Member District(SMD)”. Después de la deliberación y las votaciones, la Comisión del ANC asesora al alcalde, al consejo y a las agencias ejecutivas en asuntos locales como estacionamiento, zonificación, tráfico, licencias de venta de bebidas alcohólicas, permisos, etc.

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    Elaine Alston
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    Debra Whitford
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Biographical Information

What is the most important issue facing your Single Member District (SMD) and how do you intend to address it?

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Qualifications Neighborhood resident for 42 years. Two-term treasurer for the North Michigan Park Civic Association (NMPCA). Also served one term as NMPCA Financial Secretary. Ward 5 2026 Volunteer of the Year. Retired federal government employee who directed a national assistance program that served an average of 8 million participants each month with a $6 billion appropriation.
The most important issue facing my SMD is quality of life. That is, safety and security, reliable city services to address rodent, road conditions, utilities costs, etc. We also need the businesses in our area to maintain their properties in a responsible manner.
I intend to use a variety of methods to engage residents including in-person meetings, social media and print.
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