Hello, my name is Ed Bruley and I am your County Commissioner. As you may know, Commissioner Bobby Hill publically announced his retirement from the County Board of Commissioners and did not seek reelection. I appreciate the opportunity to continue his service to our community and fight for the values we share. Thank you for electing me County Commissioner.
DEEP ROOTS - I've lived in the Mount Clemens and Clinton Township area for the past 40 years. My family moved here from Detroit. I attended St. Matthew's Grade School on the east side of Detroit and Sacred Heart Seminary High School. I then went to Macomb Community College for two years before transferring to Grand Valley State University where I graduated and received my Bachelor's degree and teaching certificate.
After graduating from college, I rented homes on Riverside Street in Clinton Township and Clair Street in Mount Clemens. After saving up money, I purchased a condo in Fox Chase in Clinton Township. I then decided to build a home on Radde Street in Clinton Township in the Mount Clemens School District where I've lived ever since.
From 1977 to 2001, I worked for Congressman David Bonior here in the Mount Clemens office as a part of the management team, which directed his total Congressional efforts over those years. I then left the federal service to work on his campaign for Governor in 2002. I now spread my time from being a mentor, teacher and volunteer on many projects. I also finished my Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Windsor.
LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT SOLVING PROBLEMS - I'm committed to being accessible and responding to your concerns. I will work hard to solve problems for you and your family. This is what I did each and every day for 25 years in Congressman Bonior's office. This is what I will continue to do as your voice on the County Board. Good leaders listen to the concerns of the people they serve then bring people together to forge solutions to local problems.
Leading sometimes means taking tough stands, and speaking out on behalf of residents as I did when we led the opposition to the Army Corps of Engineers plan to pave the Clinton River. Imagine what our River would be like if that plan had gone through. As your Commissioner, I will be your voice and fight for you.
I WILL BE YOUR VOICE - I will put my experience to work. I know the people of our community from serving them as David Bonior's administrative assistant for 25 years. I know the streets and neighborhoods by working to keep them clean. I know the issues because I've faced them and have worked hard to bring people together to make our community a better place. I am honored to have received your support as County Commissioner.
Together we can make our community a better place.
Ed
