Politics & Government

Plymouth City Commission Candidate Profile: Diane Bogenrieder

Bogenrieder is seeking her first term on the Plymouth City Commission.

Name:
Diane Bogenrieder

Age:
(Not provided)

Occupation:
I retired two years ago from non-profit agencies working both direct care and administrative positions.

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Previous public office experience?:
(Not provided)

Education:
From Northern Michigan University I earned undergraduate and master degrees. Then I attended Michigan State University for an administrative master’s degree.

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How long have you been a Plymouth resident?:
Due to family and friends my involvement in Plymouth has been years but I moved to the city eight years ago because it’s an active forward thinking community while maintaining its small town ambiance.

What made you decide to seek office? / Previous public office experience?:

I grew up in a family where individual local political involvement was
a privilege and responsibility. With political involvement experiences
being the norm and my own interests in politics I have worked locally
and state level including spending time in State Representative
Hollister’s office.

One recent issue that has been identified in Plymouth is the availability of public parking downtown. What steps should the city take to address this issue?
Plymouth’s parking problems are being continually addressed by the
commission, business and individuals. The options making parking
accessible to residents and visitors will expand further with the studies,
response and ideas from the community.

The city will begin its joint fire operations with Northville in 2012 after previously working with Plymouth Township. In what other ways can the city consolidate services, and what are the benefits of doing so?

The State of Michigan is encouraging consolidations, something
Plymouth has been in the forefront in accomplishing. Plymouth has
already been consolidating services, how and what other services can be
consolidated will be determined by the clear thinking and practicality
the commission has already demonstrated.

Aside from parking, can you identify one other issue in the city and any plans to address it?

Another issue that has been recognized is a need for an adolescent drop-
in center. The process for developing a center can begin by bringing
city officials, private individuals, business, recreational department,
library, church, and community members together for input on creating
and supporting an adolescent center.

Editor's note: Candidate responses have not been edited.


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