The League conducts candidate forums prior to elections. We hold forums for candidates running for State and Congressional office, school boards, township boards, city councils and even library boards. Whether the forums are in-person or virtual, they are recorded and available to the public here. All candidates appearing on the ballot (and write-in candidates who have been certified by the City Clerk) are invited to the forum.
The LWV provides candidate forums as an opportunity for candidates to express their views related to their candidacy. Statements expressed by the candidates are not endorsed nor opposed by the LWV. Also, the LWV does not certify any candidate responses to questions as accurate. Voters are encouraged to fact-check information shared at the forum.
Ownership of candidate forum recordings resides with the League of Women Voters of NW Wayne County . The candidates and their supporters agree not to use the forum video recording, portions of the forum or any audio clips, video clips or transcripts for political advertising, or other purposes without the expressed written permission of the League of Women Voters of NW Wayne County.
PLYMOUTH CITY COMMISSION FORUM - 2025 ELECTION
Nine candidates ran for four, 4-year term positions in the Primary. The 8 candidates who won the most votes will appear on the November 4th ballot: Joe Elliott, Jennifer Kehoe, Nick Moroz, Jim Mulhern, Ron Picard, Karen Sisolak, Alanna Maguire, Kristin McHale-Johnson.
A candidates forum was held prior to the primary election in August, and the recording is below. Two candidates could not attend the forum: Alanna Maguire and Kristin McHale-Johnson.
Watch the Plymouth City Commission forum here.
WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL FORUM - 2025 ELECTION
The 8 candidates who received the most votes in the primary election will compete on the November 4th ballot for the four 4-year term positions. They are: Emily Bauman, Michael Londeau, Antoinette Martin, Lekisha Maxwell, John Sullivan, Jim Hart and DeLano Hornbuckle.
The 4 candidates who received the most votes in the primary election for the two partial term positions and who will appear on the November 4th ballot are: Antoinette Martin, Lekisha Maxwell, John Sullivan and Michael Londeau.
The League held a candidates forum prior to the August primary election. The 6 candidates who attended the forum are: Emily Bauman, Linda Filizetti, Delano Hornbuckle, Michael Londeau, Josh Powell and John Sullivan.
Those candidates who did not attend the forum are: Bradley Gray, Jim Hart, Antoinette Martin, Lekisha M. Maxwell, Timothy W. Wilhelm and Douglas Wishart.
Watch the Westland City Council forum here.
LIVONIA CITY COUNCIL FORUM - 2025 ELECTION
Fifteen of the 19 candidates participated in the League's Candidate forum prior to the primary election. Two separate tapings were held.
These 8 candidates won the primary, and will advance to the November 4th election: Kathleen McIntyre, Robin Persiconi, Steve King, Kayleigh Kavanagh Reid, Patrick Brockway, Eileen McDonnell, Jenny O'Connor and James Hooper. Voters will choose 4 at the November election.
The same questions were asked at each section:
- What ideas for the Noble Library property would you support?
- If elected, what major idea to improve Livonia would you present to the Council?
- Do you support the Municipal Facilities Proposal? Why or Why not?
- How well is Livonia meeting the needs of low-income residents, and what more, if anything needs to be done?
- Maintaining and improving our neighborhoods requires responsive and efficient community services. What changes, if any, do you think are needed for citizens to be proud of every neighborhood
- What do you see as the top issue facing our city today? How have you engaged with City Hall or local residents to address this issue recently?
Those who did not attend the forums are: Yvette Warren, Jackie Graham, Adam Stathakis and Marlene Katafias.
