Six candidates file for city council

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Six candidates will run for three seats on the St. Clair Shores City Council this year.

The candidates are incumbent Dave Rubello, incumbent Candice Rusie, incumbent John Caron, Adura Calhoun, Bryan Owens and Dominic Neumann.

Each position has a four-year term from Nov. 10, 2025, to Nov. 12, 2029. The filing deadline was at 4 p.m. on April 22.

According to a document published by the St. Clair Shores city clerk, since the number of candidates is not more than twice the number of seats on the ballot, no August primary election will be held. The general election will be held on Nov. 4 this year.

Caron said it’s an honor to show the residents what he’s been doing as part of the City Council.

“I think it’s a great part of our democracy that you have to go out and actually prove your worth every so many years when you’re running for elected office and show that you’re still working for the people,” Caron said.

Rubello said he is happy there is no primary due to the cost.

“We have six strong competitors vying for three seats and I hope the residents of St. Clair Shores are happy with the work I’ve done for them over the past four years, and I wish everybody luck and a good campaign,” Rubello said. “A good, strong, clean campaign.”

Rusie said it’s nice to see people who want to serve the residents of the community.

“It’s always an honor to do so and I’ve done so at this point for 16 years. I hope the residents select me again to continue working for them and helping make St. Clair Shores a great place to live, work and play,” Rusie said.

Calhoun said she’s been a resident with her husband for six years and that when they first came to the city, they started volunteering.

“We started giving back,” Calhoun said. “I am a community advocate, a law enforcement professional and a proud military spouse.”

Neumann said his grandfather owned a business in the city and that he got interested in city politics that way.

“I’m just interested in it and want to see what I can do to help the city,” Neumann said.

Owens said to let the people decide.

“I think it’s time for a change,” Owens said. “I think the city needs some new ideas and city council should be more united.”