Politics & Government
Election 2012: Gregory Demopoulos, Canton Township Trustee Candidate
Gregory Demopoulos is seeking a second term as Canton Township Trustee.
Gregory Demopoulos, candidate for Canton Township Trustee
Age: 49
Party affiliation: Republican
Spouse/kids?: Married 24 years, two children 19 and 21 both at MSU
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How long have you been a resident of the township?: 24 years
What is your prior political experience?: Trustee since October 2011-appointed
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What is your prior professional experience?: Attorney 24 years
What made you decide to seek office/re-election?: I love and care about the Canton Community
What issues do you see affecting the township?: Fiscal, maintain level of services, roads
What is your plan to address those issues?:
- Control legacy costs by elimination of defined benefit plans for new hires, adopt state mandates for medical coverage 80/20
- Keep budget balanced and cut to maintain level of services our citizens are accustomed to
- Work with State and Federal authorities to alleviate Ford Road congestion
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Wayne State University
Degree : B.A. Finance
Year of graduation : 1985
Grad school
Ph D.
University : University of Detroit
Area of research : J.D. Law
Year of graduation : 1988
Employment Information
Job titles held : Owner Gregory Demopoulos PLLC
Employers : Gregory Demopoulos PLLC
Political Information
Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Canton Trustee
Chamber/district: Canton
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: Nov. 1, 2011
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
On the web
Website : www.cantontrusteegreg.com
Other facts
Experience:
- Canton Trustee appointed October 2011
- Northville Twp. Prosecutor Canton
- Planning Commission
- Canton Merit Commission
- Canton Zoning Board of Appeals
- Canton Soccer Club-Coach, Board Member, Tournament Director
- Central Park II Homeowners Association Board Member
- Holy Cross-Parish Council
- 35th District Court Public Defender
- Recreation and Gold Course advisory committees for Canton
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