Politics & Government
Election 2012: Richard Reaume, Plymouth Township Supervisor Candidate
Richard Reaume is seeking re-election as supervisor of Plymouth Township.
Richard Reaume
Office sought: Plymouth Township supervisor
Party affiliation: Republican
Age: 62
Spouse/kids?: Single parent who raised three adopted daughters; Fawna, Camai and Jasmine
How long have you been a resident of the township?: 28 years
What is your prior political experience?: 8 years Plymouth Township Supervisor
What is your prior professional experience?: 25 years in private sector; IBM, O/E Personal Computer company, Business owner – WWE overnight package delivery
What made you decide to seek re-election?: Continue our progress in Plymouth Township
What issues do you see affecting the township?:
- Smaller more efficient government
- Keep taxes lowest in Wayne County
- Economic Development – retain and add jobs
- Public safety
What is your plan to address those issues?
- Shared services on a local and regional level will provide a more efficient government without adding taxes.
- Work cooperatively with the MEDC – Michigan Economic Development Corporation to retain the jobs we currently have and expand out outreach to attract high tech and advanced technology jobs.
- Evaluate and implement the steps to increase public safety.
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