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Date Posted: September 2 2005

58's Radjewski promoted to IU
Jeff Radjewski, business manager of IBEW Local 58 for the last eight years, was chosen last month by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as coordinator of organizing for the Sixth District.

"It's been a rewarding time for me at Local 58," Radjewski said. "I've been in the IBEW for 31 years, and over the years I've come to realize that we're all part of something bigger than just ourselves. I'm amazed at the strength and character of people in the labor movement. It's like a calling. It sounds like a cliché, but I've seen it."

The IBEW's Sixth District includes Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Radjewski said he's comfortable taking over his new position, "especially because the local is in good hands with Joe Abdoo. He's been an officer in the local for many years and he had the experience and character to do a good job."

Abdoo steps into the Local 58 business manager position after having been Local 58's president. "Jeff has been a friend for 30 years," Abdoo said. "His promotion is good for Jeff, good for Local 58 and good for the IBEW. We wish him well."

A few primaries set for Sept. 13
A few communities have their primary elections slotted between the traditional date in August and the November general election.

On Tuesday, Sept. 13 voters will go to the polls in Romulus, Southgate, and Taylor, among other communities, to elect city officials.

Following are candidates endorsed by Political Action Committee of The Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades Council. The list only includes candidates who have requested an endorsement.

City of Romulus
Mayor: Alan Lambert
City Council: Bill Wadsworth

City of Southgate
Mayor: Sue Hall
City Clerk: Cecilia Dally
Treasurer: Pat Ganzberger. James Gray is "eminently qualified"
City Council: Christopher Heopfner, James Loftis, Janice Paige

City of Taylor
Mayor: Greg Pitoniak
City Clerk: Mary Ann Rilley
Treasurer: Christopher Kemp
City Council: Jill Brandana, Jacklyn Molner, John Grove, Sr.