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Letter to the Editor: Brian Marl Prepares for Mayoral Duties in Saline

Mayor-elect says he is committed to accessibility throughout his term.

Neighbors, friends, and fellow Saline residents, Earlier this month, I had the great honor of being elected Saline’s next mayor. As I prepare to begin my service in January, I find myself reflecting on the past few months of the campaign, and on what I hope we can accomplish together as a community. Firstly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to everyone who chose to support me; your kindness throughout the campaign - and at the polls - was truly humbling. I have enjoyed meeting so many Saline community members at community gatherings, at events I hosted, and going door-to-door throughout our city. Accessibility has always been something I’ve worked hard to emphasize during my service on City Council, and I will continue to be …

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Mayor-Elect Brian Marl Thanks Supporters, Former Educators

Marl says he hopes to engage with young people during his first term as Saline Mayor.

Mayor-Elect Brian Marl visited recently with two of his former teachers who he says helped to shape his interest in and passion for public service. Marl was elected last week, and will begin his term of service as Mayor of Saline in January. Both educators, Ms. Pam Wickman and Mrs. Teri Bunting, still work within Saline Area Schools. “During the past few days since the election, I have been overwhelmed with the kindness and support of people throughout our community,” Marl said. “The experience has caused me to reflect on the many people who have helped me throughout the years, and helped to make me the person I am today. I am a product of the Saline community, and that started with a strong family, and with my high quality K12 education…

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Newly Elected Officials Share Their Plans

Read about what the candidates you elected have in store for when they join office.

Brian Marl, elected Tuesday as Saline's new mayor, said he considers himself an open and engaging person and hopes to bring that style to his new position. He said he would continue many of the initiatives current Mayor Gretchen Driskell pursued, but that he would also bring his own ideas like those outlined in his five-point vision: Brian Iott is one of two newly elected trustees for York Township. He said he hopes to cooperate with the elected supervisor and other board members to do work for the township. He said the biggest project he's involved in from the last few months is work on two township parks — Sandra Richardson Park and Mary McCann Park.  "The property was donated by Toyota 10 or 12 years ago," Iott said. He said the parks …

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Brian Marl Wins Race for Saline Mayor

Brian Marl beat Glenn Law by 623 votes in the race for mayor of the City of Saline, according to unofficial results from Saline precincts' ballot counts.

Brian Marl is the newly elected mayor for the City of Saline. Marl ran against Glenn Law to replace Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell, who ran for and won State Representative in the 52nd District.  Marl had 1,844 votes and Law had 1,221, according to unofficial results from ballots counted at Saline precincts. These results are unofficial until they're officially counted by the city's counting board. Marl said Law called him to concede and congratulate him on winning.  "I really love Saline," Marl said. "I'm honored and humbled by the results." Marl is serving his second term on the Saline City Council, and he was the first candidate to officially file a nominating petition for mayor in June. He spent election day greeting voters at Saline …

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Saline Elections 2012: Gretchen Driskell Wins Race for Michigan's 52nd House District

With 100 percent of the precincts counted, Driskell had 26,646 votes and Mark Ouimet had 23,609.

10 a.m. After all of the precincts were counted, Gretchen Driskell wins Michigan's 52nd House District with 26,646 votes, beating Mark Ouimet who had 23,609 votes. 1 a.m. Gretchen Driskell calls the win for Michigan's 52nd House District. With 112 of the 169 precincts counted, Driskell has 14,583 votes and Mark Ouimet has 14,334, according to unofficial results from Washtenaw County. 9:20 p.m. Brian Marl wins the Saline mayoral race. The results from the precincts are: Marl had 1,844 votes and Glenn Law had 1,221. These results are unofficial until they're officially counted by the city's counting board. Marl said Law called him to concede and congratulate him on winning.  "I really love Saline," Marl said. "I'm honored and humbled by the …

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Letter to the Editor: Brian Marl Will Serve Saline Residents Well

A Saline resident supports Marl for mayor.

I’m writing this letter to convey my support of Brian Marl for mayor. I have become informed about both candidates during recent years, and can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that Brian is more accessible and engaged with people in this community. Every time I have had a question or concern, Brian has been willing to help resolve the problem, and has always been expedient, approachable and professional in doing so. I am sure that Brian will serve all of Saline residents and taxpayers very well as mayor.  Please vote for Marl for Saline Mayor. Toby Crotty Saline, MI City council member Brian Marl is running against former city council member Glenn Law for the Saline mayoral office.

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Saline Mayoral Candidates Tackle Issues at Debate

Brian Marl and Glenn Law lay out their campaigns during forum sponsored by Saline’s Coalition for a Quality Community.

Saline’s next leader will soon be decided by voters. Mayoral candidates Brian Marl and Glenn Law faced off in a debate Monday addressing a host of local issues, including infrastructure, finances and creating a more diverse community. The debate was sponsored by Saline’s Coalition for a Quality Community and moderated by Scott Lemm. During the debate, Marl and Law talked about how best to tackle some of the town's needs. “The biggest issue facing Saline at this point is our financial situation,” Law said. “We need to keep our financial house in order.” He added that it’s important for the city to watch how taxpayer money is spent and urged officials to proceed carefully with future projects.  Marl said he feels the biggest issue facing …

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A Look at the Saline Mayoral Race

A look at candidates Brian Marl and Glenn Law.

The Saline Mayoral Race is winding down, and the winner will be elected on November 6.  Brian Marl and Glenn Law are in the running to replace Gretchen Driskell, who is running for State Representative in the 52nd District. Residents can meet the candidates during an election forum on Oct., 22 at Liberty School. The event is hosted by Saline Coalition for a Quality Community. Liberty School is located at 7265 N. Ann Arbor St. in Saline Here’s a look at the two candidates in the running.   Web site:  http://brianmarl.com    A lifelong resident of Saline, the candidate is presently serving his second term on the Saline City Council. Marl was the first candidate to officially file a nominating petition for Mayor in June. In addition, Marl is …

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