But Aug. 3 primary is contentious in part because of the parks millage and Mayor Michael Taylor, a Republican whovoted for Joe Biden in Michigan's Democratic March 2020 primary election. In a social media message posted Thursday morning, the mayor said the prospect of working in nations Capitol in Washington, D.C. was enticing, but that would take away time from being with family. And people close to the DCCC said the campaign arm has no plans to endorse in the primary. She stalks my family.. He now supports abortion rights, would not repeal Obamacare but believes it can be improved and does not support right to work laws after interacting frequently with unions as mayor. We asked Mayor Taylor on the phone why he stepped in. More traditional candidates, such as former state Sen. Steve Bieda, Macomb County judge Carl Marlinga, and Warren Council Member Angela Rogensues are on the national Democrats candidate list, according to people familiar with the talks. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is drafting Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor who publicly denounced then-President Donald Trump two years ago as a recruit in a battleground where the GOP is close to landing one of their most sought-after candidates, according to more than a half-dozen Democrats involved in the talks. The seat, which includes the blue collar stronghold of Macomb County, has been tilting redder for decades, and some Democrats privately said the party should be willing to embrace Taylor as a Democrat albeit a conservative one if it means beating James. In local interviews since then, Taylor has said he has no party affiliation, and his mayoral races have been nonpartisan. KLICKITAT CO. Mt. BINGEN First Interstate Bank observed the companys fifth annual Volunteer Day Sept. 14 by completing much needed yardwork projects at The Guided Path. Mayor Taylor Twitter Theres just one problem in his biography: Until 2020, he was a lifelong Republican. Please include the title when you click here to report it. As Mayor, Taylor has presided over the rebound in the citys economic fortunes as city property values increased dramatically. "I have lived here for 13 years and my major issue iskeeping the city going in the direction it is going," Vesperman said. Since then, his rise first to prominence as Mayor Pro-Tem and then finally to the citys highest elective office took only a few short years. She says he used the F word with her in 2014 and 15. Some Michigan lawmakers also privately vented they werent consulted in the extraordinary step to seek a newly converted Democrat. Michael Taylor Case Email: realproperty@klickitatcounty.org. In addition to the parks system millage, Sterling Heights has built a new public worksbuilding andupgraded the entire city complex in recent years, he said. Caught on Video: Sterling Heights' First Lady confronts Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. The shooting raised many questions and opened dialogues on race, community relationships, the legal system and policing. First published on March 10, 2020 / 10:12 AM. Heather Jobe, who is running for the position of Klickitat County Auditor in the Nov. 8 election, stepped down from her position as chief deputy auditor earlier this month. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Skamania and Klickitat county seniors can apply to receive assistance to pay their energy bills through local events held in an ongoing partnership with Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) and the Skamania and Klickitat County Senior Services.