Bentivolio, Taj Talk Medicare, Health Care, Social Security at Fox Run in Novi
The retirement community's Political Awareness Committee organized Thursday's 11th Congressional District candidate forum.
By Joni Hubred-Golden
August 31, 2012
The two candidates who will face off in November for the 11th Congressional District seat met on a stage in Novi Thursday, speaking to seniors at Fox Run about Medicare, Social Security, taxes and health care.
While Kerry Bentivolio, a Republican from Milford, and Canton Township Democrat Dr. Syed Taj found a little common ground in their mutual desire to preserve Social Security, their positions on most issues were starkly different. But the point of the event, organizers said, was to make sure the retirement community's residents know what those positions are.
Members of Fox Run's Resident Advisory Council, which works with administration and residents, recently formed a Political Awareness Committee because "it was important for our residents to be aware of what's going on," said committee member Peg Quigley. There will be another forum on ballot issues, and residents also hope to draw U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) and her opponent Republican Pete Hoekstra, she said.
Sam Ray, who is also an advisory council member, went into the event supporting Taj, but said he felt both speakers were very well prepared and answered residents' questions on Social Security, Medicare and taxes. "These are the things residents here are most concerned about," Ray said.
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