09/29/2021
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE:
NAME: Keith Heidelberg
WHAT OFFICE ARE YOU SEEKING: City Council – City of Whitehall
DOB (only age will be published but date of birth is needed to ensure accuracy): 10/08/1982
FAMILY: Married with three daughters who attend Whitehall District Schools, ages 15, 11 and 9.
EDUCATION:
• Baker College - Paramedic certification
• Certified Fire Code Official
• Certified EMT-B
MILITARY SERVICE: NA
OCCUPATION/CURRENT EMPLOYER: White Lake Fire Authority
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY BEEN ELECTED TO OFFICE? No
OTHER RELEVANT COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
• I have served as a firefighter and EMT for 20 years
• I was appointed by the City of Whitehall to the White Lake Community Center Millage Committee
GENERAL QUESTIONS (Each response is limited to 250 words):
Why should voters elect you?
The issues that our city face are personal to me, my roots are in this community and I plan to live in the City of Whitehall long term. I will listen to concerns, suggestions and opinions of community members and will work hard to ensure that I represent residents and their values. I feel I bring a younger vision to this office along with a drive to get things done. I look forward to utilizing my experience and skills to help improve our beautiful city. I’ve had the honor of serving this community for two decades with White Lake Fire Authority, I would be proud to serve further as a councilperson.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities?
• Infrastructure and proactive repairs
• City beautification – protecting and developing our green spaces, destination areas and family amenities
• Promote our area to attract business and young families. Actively seek to fill the industrial park, as well as drawing storefronts to the downtown area.
