Candidate Profile: Debra Allen, Rochester City Council Member

ROCHESTER, MI — There are four open seats for Rochester City Council Member in November's general elections.

To help readers make informed choices, Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Debra Allen is running for Rochester City Council Member. Here's how she filled out her profile:

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Age (as of Election Day)

54

Position Sought

Rochester City Council Member

Party Affiliation

Independent

Family

I have a daughter who is 22 currently in collage and should graduate this Spring.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

Education

some college

Occupation

Account Manager

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Delegate 8th District

Campaign website

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Why are you seeking elective office?

I want to give back to the community that gave me a great environment to raise my daughter.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Building to0 fast.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have an unbiases option. I do not serve on any committees that would expect me to vote for their issues.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

There is an open seat that I would like to fill.

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

Our local officials followed the orders from the Governor and CDC.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

The residents fill our a survey every year and I would like to make sure the comments are followed up on and addressed.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have worked in the Non Profit sector and am now in sales. I have dealt with Boards, clients and production to handle multiple tasks. I am a resident going on 18 years. I am looking to give back to the community, nothing more.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Don't put off tomorrow what can be done today.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I want the voters to know that they can contact me with issues and know that I will look into them. I am there FOR them!