Giesa for Northville

Campaign Afterthoughts

The end was abrupt, but I'm not disappointed with the results. I’m lucky to have had the experience of serving on Northville City Council.

I met a lot of great people and I made a lot of new friends. I learned firsthand about city politics and procedures. I stand by my contributions and I have no regrets. Those fast four years have already become a small wrinkle in the fabric of Northville’s history.

John Carter and Andy Krenz are highly qualified and well versed. We all had very similar campaign platforms. They have Northville in their hearts. Both men will be tremendous assets to our city. Either man could fill my shoes in a minute.

If I had been re-elected, I would be 76 by the end of my term. Now I can spend more time with friends, family and getting outdoors. Now I can do those things I have yet to do.

Who knows, with all the new development in town, maybe an opportunity will pop up that I can't refuse.

To all who helped with the your inputs, your time and/or your pocketbooks, you have my deepest gratitude.

I am a lucky man!

Campaign Ending

Just a quick note to thank my neighbors, my friends and the Northville voters for stepping forward and getting involved in our democratic process. Even in a small city such as ours, people became involved with campaigns, wrote letters, distributed flyers, hosted “Meet The Candidate” events, placed yard signs, made campaign donations and voted absentee, or will cast their vote today. Your voice and vote will make a difference!

Also, big thanks to fellow candidates, John Carter and Andrew Krenz. From the beginning, we agreed to conduct level and clean campaigns and those two gentlemen have been worthy opponents, focusing only on their advantages, merits and goals as they campaigned. A good quote that compliments their efforts:

“All great human deeds both consume and transform their doers. Consider an athlete, or a scientist, or an artist, or an independent business creator. In the service of their goals they lay down time and energy and many other choices and pleasures; in return, they become most truly themselves. -Lois McMaster Bujold, author (b. 2 Nov 1949)”

I’m extremely thankful for the new friends and acquaintances I’ve made over last four years on council. Your opinions and involvement were and always will be high-value inputs in my decisions.

If re-elected, I look forward to talking, listening and working with you for another four years.

Very Gratefully,
Patrick

Need a good source of information on the city council election tomorrow?

On Election Day (tomorrow, November 2), the quickest way to get complete results is through the Oakland County Elections website.
The results are live posted to their website at this link: https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/Pages/default.aspx. This link is also available on Northville City website.

Results are modemed directly from the AVCBs and the Polling Places to Oakland County Elections. The Oakland County Elections website results will include the results for the entire City of Northville, including our Wayne County precincts.

Results will also be posted on the City’s website, but that won’t happen until after the precincts check in at City Hall and are processed by the Receiving Board (closer to 10pm).

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Voter Registration is open until 8 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 2. Register in person at Northville City Clerk’s Office, 215 W. Main. Residency verification is required. You may vote by absentee ballot or at your polling place on Election Day.

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If you choose to apply for absentee ballot in person, come to the Clerk’s office during the following times:

• Wednesday, Oct. 27, until 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On Monday, Nov. 1, hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and you must vote your absentee ballot in person at City Hall. The photo ID requirement is in effect for in-person absentee ballots.

We are half way through Fire Prevention Week, however, don't forget to stop by either station. We are holding our open house from 8am-7pm M-F at the Northville and Plymouth stations, and Saturday 8am-5pm at the Plymouth Station.

Schedule of events for Saturday at Plymouth Station:
1 pm we will have a fire alarm display
3 pm we will have a dollhouse fire flow path demo

Thanks for the update, John!!

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Traffic advisory: On Friday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. the Northville High School Homecoming Parade begins at N. Center and Rayson and heads north before turning left at 8 Mile and heading westbound to the football field entrance (just east of the pedestrian bridge). For public safety along the parade route, these streets will be closed from approximately 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on that day.

• Eight Mile from Randolph to N. Center
• N. Center from Dunlap to Eight Mile

Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route unless you are attending the parade. Use Griswold to bypass the parade route. Hutton and Randolph will remain open during the parade.

Northville and Livonia! Do you know your city council candidates? Candidate forum videos are posted at https://my.lwv.org/michigan/northwest-wayne-county/candidate-forum-video-links

May I deliver one to your front yard this week?

The Planning Commission will discuss the preliminary site plan for a Mixed Use Development at 456 E. Cady Street and a request for a zoning change at tonight’s meeting (Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86585946123). The proposed development would be located on the 4-acre Foundry Flask site, which is currently zoned as PR-1: performance regulated industrial district. A traffic impact report will also be presented.

The architecture rendering is in the meeting package; the entire package is on the city website.

The Sustainability Committee will present a special report on “walkability” in the downtown area, on main entrances to town, and in areas of redevelopment (Cady St., Downs, etc.). It includes details such as street landscaping, speed limits, bike lanes, and well-marked crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists. Find the link to the City Council Zoom meeting (7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20) here: https://tinyurl.com/3fbyc72a

File photo shows the intersection of E. Cady and Griswold, one of several crossings described in the report. Photo by Liz Cezat.

I was just notified that the Sierra Club of Michigan has chosen to endorse my campaign.
I’m very proud to carry this endorsement!

Tonight there’s a Mayoral Town Hall (7:00 PM) meeting at Genitti’s live & online.

The mayor will give a quick State of the Community update and then he’ll introduce each of the three candidates for City Council (Patrick Giesa, Andrew Krenz & John Carter).

To watch the meeting online, click this link:

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Full Support!

Patrick has been diligent and effective in his role as City Council. I am pleased to support him for a second term!

Carol Schrauben

A Northville Planning Commision Meeting you’ll want to see!
7:00pm, August 30, 2021

Hunter Pasteur Homes and its co-applicants – Forbes Company, Toll Brothers and Oboran – will present a conceptual overview of their Northville Downs project before the Northville Planning Commission an August 30, 2021.

The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. People can watch and provide comments at the meeting by visiting the city’s website at http://www.ci.northville.mi.us.
From the home page, click on the “Business” tab and then the “Proposed Redevelopment Projects” for further instructions.

Home With the outbreak of COVID-19, the City has taken measures to address the safety of citizens and employees. View our web page for news and updates about this growing health concern and its impact on our community. 

What a great way to start a rain garden while supporting our local Friends of the Rouge! Our own Farmers Market (every Thursday at Sheldon and Seven Mile) is another, well-stocked resource.
The environment is one of the three pillars of any serious sustainability effort. The other two pillars are our economy and our social networks. Keeping all three pillars vibrant can guarantee our kids and grandkids will be able to enjoy Northville as we do now!!

Saturday Plant Sale in Livonia This Saturday, shop for quart native plants at the new Livonia DPW building between 1pm and 4pm! Native plants will be provided by Designs By Nature, grown from Michigan genotype seeds. Attract birds, butterflies, and pollinators to your yard, AND support efforts to restore and protect your Rouge Ri

Patrick has Integrity!

It is a pleasure to recommend Patrick Giesa for re-election to the City Council. I have known Patrick for over seven years. I first met him through the Northville Rotary Club. Then, as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, I got to know him as our liaison with City Council. With over 3.5 years on City Council, Pat has the experience to handle the challenges and opportunities coming in the next four years. He is also new enough that he still brings new ideas to the table. Patrick has demonstrated that he is a team player but is not afraid to take a stand for what he believes is right. He is a rare person who demonstrates service, good judgement, integrity and dedication.

I am happy to offer my unqualified endorsement for Patrick Giesa’s re-election to the Northville City Council.

David Marold

A Dedicated Public Servant!

“I am more than happy to provide a personal reference for Patrick for his second term on the Northville City Council. I have known Patrick as both a Rotarian and a friend for the last five years and he is one of the most dedicated and hardworking people I know. He is also compassionate and kind and never misses the opportunity to help others. Patrick is the kind of person who can keep a cool head in a stressful situation and his positive attitude is contagious.”

Guy Bardsley

Northville City Household Hazardous Waste Event in August
(open to city residents only in 2021)

Saturday, August 28, 2021
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City Yards, 650 Doheny Drive

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Patrick is a Leader!

I am very happy to offer my unqualified endorsement for Patrick Giesa to retain his position on Northville's City Council. I have known Patrick for twenty years and have worked alongside him on many community projects. Whether it is clearing logs out of the Rouge, pulling weeds for the Living and Learning Center or leading efforts in an executive capacity, Patrick leads with kindness and energy. He is committed, generous and thoughtful. We are lucky to have him lead our community.

DJ Boyd
Northville, MI

Dependable and Concerned About Our Future

“We have had the pleasure of knowing Patrick Giesa for many years. During this long friendship we have seen Patrick's thoughtful way of handling difficult decisions as one of our Councilman. Patrick has proven time and time again just how dependable and how deeply concerned he is about the future of our community. We encourage you to vote for Patrick in the upcoming election in November.”

Robert Joseph Buckhave, Northville, MI

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FYI - traffic delays in Northville for a few days…

Road work in the area of Seven Mile and Northville RD. from Northville Township Department of Public Safety : Nixle Wayne Co will be resurfacing the roads in the area of Seven Mile and Northville Rd. Both Seven Mile and Northville Rd will be down to one lane alternating directions of traffic until road work is ...

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