"THE COUNCILMAN THAT GET THINGS DONE!"
RE-ELECT
DANIEL
BRIGHTWELL
FOR SOUTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL 2023
RE-ELECT
DANIEL
BRIGHTWELL
For Southfield City Council 2023
“I endorse Dan Brightwell for his continuous commitment to the residents of the city of Southfield. He has a record of being inclusive and supportive of the promotion and economic growth of the city. He has earned the vote for re-election to City Council.”
– Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS COUNCILMAN
- $60 Million added to our Rainy Day Fund since being Finance Committee Chair and Council President.
- Initiated the purchase of Body Cameras for the Southfield Police Department.
- Median Home Values in Southfield Increased by 159%, or tripled, since being on Council.
- Enacted Ordinance for Fierce, Vicious and Stray Animals.
- Facilitated $1.2 Million Grant for Local HOA to improve their Living Condition.
- Initiated a $165 Million Review of all Buildings for Modernization & Americans with Disabilities Compliance.
- Initiated the first citywide raise in pay for all employees in 2022.
- Chaired and served on the Northland Committee for the development of the new Northland for 4 years.
- Initiated meetings with TV stations to tell our Proud Southfield Story.
- Ordered Active Shooter Training for Council Members
- Initiated the purchase of computer tablets for all Council Members in 2017.
- Ordered Robert Rules of Order class for all Council Members in order to have more effective meetings.
CIVIC-COMMUNTY INVOLVEMENT
- Chairperson - Veterans Commission (2005-2015)
- Finance Director - Finance Director - The MLK, Jr. Task Force (2005-2002)
- Former President of Cass Tech PTA (1995-1996)
- Life member of NAACP
BACKGROUND
- Morehouse College, BA
- The Wharton School, MBA
- AT&T and Ford Motor Company (Retired)
- Graduated from the MPLP Program (2018)
A decorated veteran from the U.S. Army
ENDORSEMENTS
Elected Officials
- Brenda Lawrence, Former U.S. Congresswoman
- David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
- Jeremy Moss, State Senator
- Jason Hoskins, State Representative
- Ken Siver, Mayor, City of Southfield
- Ari Mandelbaum, City Council President
- Lloyd Crews, Myron Frasier, & Linnie Taylor Former City Council Presidents
- Barbara Talley, former Councilwoman
- Nancy Banks & Coretta Houge, current Council Members
Organizations
- UAW Region 1
- Southfield Firefighters’ Union
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 80
- GMAR Realtors
Paid for the committee to elect Daniel Brightwell