2019 Candidate Interview: Huntington Woods Commissioner Michelle Elder
Huntington Woods Commissioner Michelle Elder is running to retain her seat in the Nov. 5, 2019 election. She was appointed earlier this year.
2019 Candidate Interview: Huntington Woods Commissioner Michelle Elder
Huntington Woods Commissioner Michelle Elder is running to retain her seat in the Nov. 5, 2019 election. She was appointed earlier this year.
Birmingham Removes Boutros from Ballot, HP and Farmington Hills Candidates Weigh Options
Boutros was one of at least three candidates in local races in Oakland County that was disqualified based on issues with their Affidavit of Identity forms.
Disqualified Candidates Get Different Results…
In Hazel Park and Farmington Hills, the cities complied. But in Birmingham, officials said the candidate’s name should stay.
2019 Candidate Interview: Ferndale Councilperson Raylon Leaks-May
Raylon Leaks-May is running for re-election for City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
2019 Candidate Interview: Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean
Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean is running to retain the seat she was appointed to two years ago.
2019 Candidate Interview: Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean
Berkley Councilperson Bridget Dean is running to retain the seat she was appointed to two years ago.
2019 Candidate Interview: Ryan Lare for Mayor of South Lyon
Ryan Lare is running for Mayor of South Lyon on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot.
2019 Candidate Interview: Jeff Duperon, Rochester Hills City Council
Jeff Duperon is running for Rochester Hills City Council, which has an Aug. 6, 2019 primary, with the top vote-getters moving on to the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
2019 Candidate Interview: Amani Johnson for Southfield City Council
Amani Johnson is running for Southfield City Council in the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
Nominating Petitions Pulled in Farmington, Still Time to Run for City Council
Nominating Petitions Pulled in Farmington, Still Time to Run for City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Farmington, MI- There are three City Council seats open in the Nov. 5, 2019 election and as of May 1 three have pulled nominating petitions – Incumbents Joe LaRussa and Sara Bowman, as well as Sarah Davies.…
MML #1: Stuff to Know about Redistricting and New Election Laws
MML #1: Stuff to Know About Redistricting and New Election Laws (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Lansing, MI- Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other experts on local elections were on hand for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference in March educate elected officials from across the state on what newly-passed laws mean for…
Several Pull Petitions in Ferndale, Still Time to Run for Mayor or Council
Several Pull Petitions in Ferndale, Still Time to Run for Mayor or Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Since Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter announced that he would not be running for another term, the Ferndale community has been abuzz with speculation about who will be running for the Mayor’s seat and…
Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders Visits Michigan, Touting Medicare for All
Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders Visits Michigan, Touting Medicare for All (Carey Gustafson, April 14, 2019) Warren, MI- Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders made several stops across the Midwest this weekend, including a visit to Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren on Saturday. The 77 year old Senator from Vermont ran for the Democratic Party’s Presidential…
Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women
Author Anne Doyle Speaks of “Springboard Moment” for Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 10, 2019) Three generations of women have experienced gender stereotypes and inequalities in different ways, and “Powering Up” author Anne Doyle spent a recent Friday morning speaking to a room of female civic leaders and the people who encourage them about how…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Departing Holly Council Members Share Advice for Those Elected Tuesday
Departing Holly Council Members Share Advice for Those Elected Tuesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly will have two new council members and possibly a new Village Council President after Tuesday’s election. Those positions of public service come with a lot of work, public challenges, and the responsibility of making decisions…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 13 Race
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 13 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 13th District the candidates are Republican incumbent Marty Knollenberg, and Democrat Mallory McMorrow. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Watch…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 14 Race
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 14 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 14th District Republican Ruth Johnson is on the ballot as well…