Duzyj runs for re-election as county commissioner (06/11/06)

Duzyj runs for re-election as county commissioner

by Anatoli W. Murha

WARREN, Mich. - Elected in 2004 to the position of Macomb County Commissioner for District 1, Andrey Duzyj is back on the campaign trail, seeking re-election to represent the people of Warren. Situated in southern Macomb County, Warren is Michigan's third largest city.

Over the course of his term, Commissioner Duzyj has served his district by voting to keep county property taxes at current rates, the third lowest in the state of Michigan. He has participated in the National Reading Month for Head Start Children; initiated a program to retrain workers recently unemployed in Macomb County; worked to keep disposal of prescription drugs from polluting our lakes and streams; co-hosted town hall meetings of county, police and city leaders addressing challenges facing District 1; and supported seniors programs.

Mr. Duzyj's involvement includes serving on the Budget, Finance and Senior Citizens committees of the commissioners. He served on a special ethics committee and voted for a new county policy to stop cronyism and nepotism in county hiring.

Warren is home to many Ukrainian Americans. Mr. Duzyj currently serves as president of the board of directors for Ukrainian Future Credit Union, and is a member of the board of directors for the Ukrainian Cultural Center, both based in Warren.

He is married to Doris (Nachwostach). Both are members of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church. The couple has three children, Christina, Mykola and Melanie.

As an active community leader and resident of Warren for over 35 years, Mr. Duzyj's said, "There is no greater calling than to serve your community, and it has been my distinct honor to represent Macomb County's District 1."

If re-elected in November, Mr. Duzyj, a Democrat, said he will continue to represent the interests of his district, adding "I'm interested in ideas and feedback for creating a stronger future for Macomb County." The Macomb County Board of Commissioners serves as the legislative, administrative and policy-making body for Macomb County. The board is composed of 26 commissioners who are elected every other year for a two-year term from 26 districts of nearly equal population.

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