Westland City Clerk Candidate Q&A: Richard Leblanc - Hometownlife.com
Local governments are required to do more with less, and many clerk's offices have experienced cuts in staff and resources. My office will strive to evolve as rapidly as required in response to changes in the legislative and administrative environment to meet new service delivery demands, technological advancements, as well as changing requirements for accountability... Conducting issue-free impartial elections, improving service delivery, affording public access to information while ensuring privacy concerns are adhered, and doing it with minimal staff within a 42-precinct, 84,000 residents community requires... Election laws are ever changing, and verifying compliance with state and federal laws and requirements, as well as local ordinances – while at the same time maintaining transparency – demands a thorough understanding of legal requirements. Working toward an Online Business Licensing and Permit process would allow businesses to apply for and pay for their licenses online, and the same would be true for residents wishing to license their pet or receive a permit for their Garage Sale. A change to this type of process will require coordination between the Mayor, the Clerk, and their respective departments. Source: www.hometownlife.com
