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PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP FOR WALKER'S FUTUREI’m running for Walker City Commission, Ward 1, because I believe local government matters. I bring decades of executive leadership, financial oversight, governance experience, and public service to help keep Walker safe, financially responsible, well-managed, and responsive to residents.

Gloria Lara for Walker City Commission

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Gloria Lara is a Walker resident, wife, mother, nonprofit leader, former corporate executive, and experienced public servant. She has spent her career helping organizations make sound decisions, manage resources responsibly, and serve communities with integrity.She is running to bring practical leadership, strong financial oversight, and a steady, respectful voice to Walker City Hall.

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<h3>GROWING UP</h3>I was born in Los Angeles, the oldest of four children. My parents worked hard and expected the same from us. My father was a groundskeeper, and my mother worked for the State of California. They taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, responsibility, and doing your best even when the path is not easy.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e6ebfba2-eab8-44ee-ac81-92da863d6b07/5b9a9a6c-4fa3-414a-aeb5-2d8e3b2f6d7f/5b9a9a6c-4fa3-414a-aeb5-2d8e3b2f6d7f.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=130%2C327%2C1208%2C1654&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As the oldest child, I learned early what it meant to be dependable. I helped where I could, took school seriously, and understood that education could open doors. I was a strong student and stayed active in my church and in Junior Achievement, where I developed an early interest in business, leadership, and how organizations work.After high school, I worked full time while attending college at night. It was not the easiest path, and earning my degree took ten years, but I was determined to finish what I started. Balancing work, school, and life's responsibilities taught me discipline, time management, resilience, and persistence. I eventually earned my degree in business administration and accounting from California State University, Fullerton — an achievement that reflected not only my education, but also the work ethic and determination my parents instilled in me.Those early experiences shaped who I am today. They taught me to listen, work hard, take responsibility, and stay focused on the future. Those are the same values I will bring to serving Walker.<h3>Family, Career, and Finding a New Path</h3>I have always believed in continuing to learn, grow, and push myself. After earning my undergraduate degree while working full time, I was determined to go further. I applied to Harvard Business School and was accepted. With the help of fellowships and loans, I earned my MBA — an experience that strengthened my foundation in financial oversight, leadership, governance, and problem-solving.My career began in Detroit, working at Chrysler during the Lee Iacocca years. It was an exciting and demanding time to be in the auto industry. I learned firsthand how important strong leadership, disciplined decision-making, innovation, and accountability are when an organization — and the people who depend on it — are facing change.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e6ebfba2-eab8-44ee-ac81-92da863d6b07/f23a867a-cabb-4f78-b7ca-79b093bdb1e6/f23a867a-cabb-4f78-b7ca-79b093bdb1e6.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=71%2C0%2C1502%2C920&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The auto industry is also part of my family story. I married my business school classmate, Milton Roye, who built his career at General Motors. Like so many Michigan families, our lives were connected to the auto industry. We worked hard, built our careers, raised our daughter, and understood the pride and pressure that come with being part of an industry that means so much to our state.Then, during the 2009 auto crisis, both Milton and I lost our jobs. It was a difficult and uncertain time. Like many families, we had to regroup, reassess, and make hard decisions about the future.But that experience also taught us resilience. We adapted, supported each other, and found a new path forward. That path brought us to West Michigan — and to a new chapter of service, leadership, and community.Those experiences shaped how I approach challenges. I understand what it means to work hard, face uncertainty, make responsible decisions, and keep moving forward. That is the kind of steady, practical leadership I will bring to serving Walker.<h3>Service to My Community</h3>We moved to West Michigan, where I found a new home and a new opportunity to serve. Much of my work here has been in nonprofit leadership, where I have helped organizations stay strong, accountable, financially responsible, and focused on the people and communities they serve.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/e6ebfba2-eab8-44ee-ac81-92da863d6b07/f27da20e-1f2e-459d-bafc-825652054450/f27da20e-1f2e-459d-bafc-825652054450.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=35&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C545%2C657&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">That work has shaped how I lead. I believe good decisions start with listening, asking the right questions, understanding the facts, and keeping the mission in mind. Whether working with boards, staff, volunteers, community partners, or residents, I have always believed that leadership is about service, responsibility, and follow-through.My community involvement has included nonprofit leadership, public service, environmental advocacy, volunteer financial leadership, and civic engagement. I have seen how important it is for organizations — including local government — to be transparent, careful with resources, and responsive to the people they serve.I’m a neighbor, a wife, a mother, and someone who believes in showing up and doing the work. I care about safe neighborhoods, strong city services, responsible planning, and making sure residents feel heard.That’s who I am. And that’s how I’ll serve Walker.

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HOW YOU CAN HELPThis campaign is about listening to neighbors and earning support one conversation at a time. I would be grateful for your help as we reach Ward 1 voters and share my vision for practical, responsible leadership in Walker.

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I’m running for Walker City Commission because I care about keeping Walker safe, stable, welcoming, and well-run. My priorities are based on the things residents count on every day: safe neighborhoods, responsible budgeting, reliable infrastructure, and thoughtful growth.As Walker continues to grow and change, I believe city decisions should be practical, transparent, and focused on the long-term needs of residents and the community. That means listening to people, planning ahead, using taxpayer dollars carefully, and making sure Walker continues to be a city where families, seniors, businesses, and neighborhoods can thrive.to your bullets here

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I believe local government matters because it affects our daily lives in direct and lasting ways. The decisions made at City Hall shape our neighborhoods, roads, public safety, city services, taxes, growth, and long-term planning. Those decisions affect our lives, our children’s lives, and our grandchildren’s lives.That is why experience matters. I bring decades of leadership in financial oversight, governance, strategic planning, nonprofit management, and public service. I understand how to work with budgets, ask thoughtful questions, listen to different perspectives, and make decisions with care.As a City Commissioner, I will bring that experience to Walker with a practical focus on responsible budgeting, strong neighborhoods, thoughtful growth, and a city government that serves residents well today while planning carefully for the future.

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Financial Oversight Decades of experience reviewing budgets, managing resources, and making responsible financial decisions.Governance Service on public boards and commissions, including the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.Community Leadership A record of nonprofit, civic, church, environmental, and community service.

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Good governance requires preparation, clear process, and respect for the responsibilities of public service. It means understanding the role of a board or commission, reviewing information carefully, working within the law, and making decisions in a way that is transparent and fair.Throughout my career, I have worked with boards, commissions, staff leaders, volunteers, and community partners. I understand how important it is for decision-makers to be prepared, to respect professional staff, to follow proper process, and to stay focused on the mission and responsibilities of the organization.My service on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission has deepened my understanding of public accountability. As a member, Chair, and Vice-Chair, I have served as part of a public body responsible for reviewing complex issues, respecting process, and carrying out its duties with care.As a City Commissioner, I will bring that same respect for good governance to Walker — with a commitment to preparation, transparency, accountability, and decisions that serve the long-term interests of the community.

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Financial oversight has been a central part of my work throughout my career. My background in business, accounting, nonprofit leadership, and executive management has given me experience reviewing budgets, understanding financial reports, setting priorities, and making careful decisions with limited resources.For city government, financial responsibility means more than balancing a budget. It means protecting essential services, planning for infrastructure needs, understanding the long-term impact of today’s decisions, and making sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.I know how to look at financial information, identify the right questions, and consider the trade-offs behind major decisions. That experience matters on a City Commission, where choices about roads, public safety, utilities, development, staffing, and services all affect residents and the city’s future.As a City Commissioner, I will bring a careful, practical approach to Walker’s finances — focused on responsible budgeting, long-term stability, and respect for the public resources entrusted to city government.

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Community leadership starts with showing up and being willing to do the work. Over the years, my service has included nonprofit leadership, public service, environmental advocacy, civic engagement, and volunteer financial leadership.In those roles, I have worked with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. I have seen how much stronger communities become when residents, local organizations, businesses, faith communities, volunteers, and public officials work together toward practical solutions.I believe leadership is built through trust. That means being accessible, listening with respect, following through, and remembering that public service is about people — not politics or titles.As a City Commissioner, I will bring that community-centered approach to Ward 1. I will stay connected to residents, pay attention to the everyday issues that affect families and neighborhoods, and work to help Walker remain a safe, responsible, and welcoming city.

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