Politics & Government

Meet the Candidate for City Council: John D. Burtch

The eight candidates who filed for the St. Clair Shores City Council August primary recently provided short biographies to the Women's Civic League of St. Clair Shores.

Eight candidates are running in the August 6 City Council primary election. 
Below are the candidate biographies provided to the Women's Civic League of St. Clair Shores, and their video introductions are attached to the story:

John D. Burtch
Age: 63
Years living in St. Clair Shores: 30
Occupation: Attorney
Incumbent: No
Previously held elected office: None
Education: B.A. Michigan State University, J.D. University of Detroit
St. Clair Shores community involvement: Past president Lake Shore Booster Club, past coach Lake Shore High School girls and boys basketball, past coach fo SCS Recreational Basketball League, den leader for SCS Cub Scouts, Judge Miss St. Clair Shores Miss St. Clair Shores Pageant. 
Top three things you would like to accomplish if elected:

  • Rehab Blossom Heath Park.
  • Establish a hotel within the city.
  • Recognize and welcome the growing diversity in our city and the opportunity it presents.


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