David Summers prioritizes hands-on cleanup and maintenance across Millville. He has personally joined volunteer efforts—bringing his own heavy equipment—to clear problem areas such as sections along the railroad tracks, and he praises recent Parks & Recreation cleanups as momentum to build on. If elected, he wants to identify hotspot corridors with residents and city staff, then keep those areas on a regular cleanup schedule.

Summers’ approach is practical: focus on the visible, high-impact areas first; coordinate volunteers and departments to reduce backlog; and make it easy for neighbors to report issues so crews can respond efficiently.

Based on resident feedback, Summers wants to revisit Millville’s trash policies so costs are shared fairly. He has voiced concerns about “trash tax” structures and loopholes that shift large-scale disposal costs onto everyday residents. His position: sizeable complexes and corporations should handle (and pay for) their own removal rather than burdening taxpayers.

The goal is to keep neighborhoods clean without penalizing households that already follow the rules, while ensuring the biggest waste producers carry their share of the load.

Summers plans a campaign-trail “listening tour” to gather specific neighborhood concerns and use that input to shape priorities. He also supports open phone lines through a weekly call-in radio format so residents can raise issues in real time and hear responses immediately.

He views this two-way feedback loop—door-to-door conversations plus on-air call-ins—as essential to setting a grounded agenda that reflects what people actually need on their block.

Summers supports efforts to strengthen local press and centralized civic information so residents (and candidates) can see what’s happening without going on a scavenger hunt. He’s in favor of streamlining how meetings, surveys, and updates are covered and shared, including citizen livestreams where appropriate.

Clearer, more consistent coverage makes it easier for people to follow issues, compare proposals, and hold local government accountable.

Summers emphasizes making city processes easier to navigate. From knowing which department to call to understanding available services (e.g., transportation to shelters), he supports “liaison” style help that connects residents to the right resources and explains next steps.

He also supports re-introducing practical civics education so people can advocate confidently, follow up appropriately, and keep good ideas moving.

Summers and McQuade are running as a ticket and stress collaboration as a top priority. Summers is clear: effective governance requires coalition-building—whoever wins needs to work together to deliver results for residents.

Summers wants predictable cleanup for known trouble areas (e.g., along rail corridors and other litter hotspots) and an easy way for residents to flag problems. He favors blending volunteer days with scheduled city work so improvements stick.

Summers questions policies that shift large-producer waste costs onto residents. He supports reviewing fees, contracts, and enforcement so apartment complexes and corporate owners handle their own trash removal—keeping the burden off households that already comply.

Summers highlights basic awareness gaps—like residents not knowing about bus service to shelters or how to start benefit applications. He supports clear, well-advertised information plus community partners (churches, nonprofits, civic groups) to make navigation easier and connect people to help faster.

Through a weekly call-in radio format and on-the-ground visits, Summers encourages residents to raise concerns, compare ideas, and pressure-test solutions in public. He sees regular, accessible conversation as foundational to trust and effective problem-solving.

Summers has worked locally since 1986—starting at Wheaton (later NIPRO) as a packer and mold maker, then advancing to CNC machine operator and programmer after training in Tennessee and Pennsylvania. He’s used CAD/CAM tools, set up machinery, and troubleshot production issues for decades.

As a supervisor, Summers trains operators, helps with setups, and resolves day-to-day technical problems. That practical, “fix-what’s-in-front-of-you” mindset shapes his approach to city issues as well.

Summers has joined neighborhood cleanups—including bringing his own heavy equipment to remove debris along the railroad tracks—working alongside local volunteers and city crews to restore problem areas.

Summers co-hosts a weekly call-in conversation with residents to surface concerns and discuss solutions in plain language. He is early in his public life, but is leaning into accessibility and transparency so voters can hear directly from him as he continues to develop and articulate his platform.