2017 Candidate Interview: Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson

2017 Candidate Interview:  Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2017) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson is seeking re-election on Nov. 7, 2017.  There are five candidates running for three seats. Also on the ballot are Frank M. Brock, Bruce Kantor, Marcus Raudszus and Salee R. Siddiqi. Councilperson…

2017 Candidate Interview: Rochester Hills Councilperson Kevin Brown

2017 Candidate Interview: Rochester Hills Councilperson Kevin Brown (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13 2017)   Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills City Councilperson Kevin Brown is seeking re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot.  Also on the ballot is challenger Jenny McCardell. Councilperson Brown has a degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State and a…

2016 Candidate Interview Anil Kumar for US Congress 11th District

2016 Candidate Interview Anil Kumar for US Congress 11th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 9, 2016)   Bloomfield, MI – Dr. Anil Kumar is the Democratic candidate for United States Congress for the 11th District.  He is running against Incumbent Dave Trott.  Independent (and former Republican Congressperson) Kerry Bentivolio. The 11th District includes Auburn Hills,…

2016 Candidate Interview Kerry Bentivolio for US Congress 11th District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview Kerry Bentivolio for US Congress 11th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Milford, MI – Kerry Bentivolio served as the Republican Congressman for the 11th District in 2013-2014 as a Republican before losing to current Congressman Dave Trott.  Bentivolio is now running as an Independent to try and reclaim the…

2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Bladzik for State Rep 51st District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Bladzik for State Rep 51st District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2016)   Holly, MI – State Representative for the 51st District Joseph (Joe) Graves is facing a challenger on Nov. 8 with Democrat Ryan Blazik running against him. Blazik is the current Village President of Holly, and will be…

Dems Nominate Suzanna Shkreli to Replace Gilbert on 8th District Congressional Ballot

Dems Nominate Suzanna Shkreli to Replace Gilbert on 8th District Congressional Ballot (Compiled  Aug. 8, 2016) Clarkston, MI – With actress Melissa Gilbert being unable to run due to medical issues, the Democratic Party has nominated Suzanna Shkreli of Clarkston to serve as the Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Mike Bishop. A statement by the…

2016 Candidate Interview Salvatore Delia for Oakland County Commission Dist. 2

2016  Candidate Interview Salvatore Delia for Oakland County Commission Dist. 2 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2016) Groveland Township, MI – Salvatore Delia is one of three Republicans in the race for Oakland County Commissioner for District 2, which includes five townships: Groveland, Holly, Springfield, Rose, and Highland.  Delia lives in Groveland. On Aug.…