Smiley for Wixom

Councilman Smiley – Committed to Serving Wixom

It has been a privilege to serve my community on the Wixom City Council this past 8 years. I have done so by listening and working with our community to maintain and improve our wonderful city. I have been guided by fiscally responsible principles that have led to an efficient, cost-effective city government.

As a result, Wixom enjoys an AA2 bond rating (the highest possible for a city of our size), a low operating millage rate, and a healthy 40% operating fund balance (rainy day fund) – good stuff!

I have successfully worked to lower local tax rates, for balanced budgets, and to be a consistent voice for wise spending of our tax dollars and living within our means. I feel strongly that supporting our police and firefighters is city council’s primary responsibility. A safe community is a strong community, and that helps attract development that is consistent with the character of Wixom.

As a two-term city councilman, I have the experience needed to keep Wixom thriving and within budget.

Highlights from my first two terms:

  • Voted for and passed bonding out long-term pension liabilities for city employees saving the city $2.5 million
  • Moved the Rails to Trails program to the point where it is now in complete!
  • Proposed and passed video recording of City Council Meetings

Goals:

  • Ongoing Enhancement and Development of Downtown
  • Focus on Capital Improvement Planning – improve city roads and infrastructure and finding solutions to our growing traffic problems
  • Complete the sidewalk network as soon as possible

Other Community Involvement:

  • Treasurer – Lakes Area Community Coalition – 2022-present
  • President – Walled Lake Central High School Football Boosters – 2021-present
  • Director – Walled Lake Central High School Football Salute to Service Game – 2017-present
  • Board of Directors – Commerce Chargers Youth Football – 2011-2019
  • Board of Directors – Wixom Community Foundation – 2019-present
  • Wixom Precinct Delegate – 2014-present

That is my commitment to Wixom and its residents – fiscally responsible, accountable, accessible, and transparent.

Please vote for Robert Smiley for Wixom City Council on your absentee ballot or at the polls on November 7th.  Thank you!

Contact me at rob@smileyforwixom.com.