Former Dearborn Police Officer Wants to Improve City Services

Dearborn Patch will profile candidates running for office in the Aug. 6 city primary.

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Today we feature Mo Berro.

Candidate: Mo Berro

Office Sought: Dearborn City Council

Occupation: Retired Dearborn Police Officer. Real Estate agent for Re/Max Team 2000.

Education: Fordson High School, Henry Ford Community College, Schoolcraft College, and Oakland College Law Enforcement Academy.

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Family: Married with three children.

Previous elected office: No response.

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Current public service: After serving the city for 25 years on the police force, I want continue my service in a position where I am able to be a voice for the residents of Dearborn and be able to take action on their behalf.

What are two key issues in Dearborn?

I want to keep our city services at a high level (police, fire and public works, etc.) and not cut pay and benefits.

I am concerned about the purchase of the new city hall and the effect it may have on our city budget. I hope our city services are no longer victim to pay cuts and cutting hours and days of important city offices that service our community.

How will you address these issues?

I believe that we need to bring in more brand name business that will service our community. There are many vacant spaces in our business district this is hurting the city financially. I would like to eliminate the parking meters; I think this is a big obstacle to attracting successful business, not to mention the effect it has on patrons trying to enjoy the downtown area.

For more information, visit http://berrofordearborn.wix.com/start

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