John Sousanis
Lathrup Village City Council
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About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
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My Top Issues
Legislation
Develop a public-facing budget dashboard online.
Government Reform
Establish a resident advisory council for ongoing feedback in key areas.
Environment / Energy
Celebrate neighborhoods through beautification, tree-planting, and heritage projects.
Government Reform
Provide regular public progress updates.
Taxes / Budget
Set clear criteria for pursuing “matching” grants. Evaluate grants against the city’s stated vision and account for potential costs.
Government Reform
Use the required 5-year plan update to launch a “Lathrup 2030” community visioning process.
Government Reform
Livestream and archive all council meetings.
Environment / Energy
Invest in our green spaces, develop recreational opportunities for resident use – dog runs, basketball hoops, pickleball courts.
Taxes / Budget
Create a resident-led five-year financial and capital plan.
Taxes / Budget
Expand shared-service agreements with neighboring municipalities.
Government Reform
Commit to holding quarterly Town Halls.
Government Reform
Use surveys, digital suggestion boxes, and community workshops to gather resident feedback.
Who I'm Running Against
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