2018 Candidate Interview: Debra Nance for 46th District Court Judge

2018 Candidate Interview: Debra Nance for 46th District Court Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 10, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin, MI-  Judge Debra Nance is running for re-election to Judge for the 46th District Court. Nance is unopposed in the Nov. 6, 2018 election.  This is a nonpartisan position. Check out…

What Caused the Oakland County Ballot Shortage, What to Expect in November

What Caused the Oakland County Ballot Shortage, What to Expect in November (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Several communities in Oakland County fell short of ballots during Tuesday’s Primary Election, leaving many to wonder what happened and what could be done to avoid this in the future. Clerks at the municipal level…

2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Kolin for Bloomfield Hills School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Kolin for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Paul Kolin is running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats for a four year term. Also on the ballot are Howard Baron,…

2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16

2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – County Commissioner Wade Fleming is running unopposed for re-election in the Republican Primary which takes place Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary Penny Luebs and Charles “Chuck” Salgat are running.  The…

2018 Candidate Interview: Ted Villella for County Commissioner Dist. 4

2018 Candidate Interview: Ted Villella for County Commissioner Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, MI – Ted Villella is the Democratic candidate for County Commissioner in the 4th District. Incumbent Tom Middleton is the Republican candidate seeking re-election. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out…

Who’s Running for Office? Here are Candidate Interviews for Aug. 7 Primary Election

Who’s Running for Office? Here are Candidate Interviews for Aug. 7 Primary Election Oakland County, MI-  The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing brief, introductory interviews with candidates for political offices. This gives all candidates a chance to talk about the issues that are important to them, and we welcome candidates from any…

2018 Candidate Interview: Marisa Prince for Brandon Twp. Trustee

2018 Candidate Interview: Marisa Prince for Brandon Twp. Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Brandon Township, Ortonville, MI – Marisa Prince is running unopposed in the Aug.7, 2018 Democratic Primary for Brandon Township Trustee. In the Republican Primary are Scott Broughton, Dale M. Creamer, Jayson W. Rumball and Steven D. Unruh.  The winner of the…

2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District

2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI –Ellen Lipton is running…

2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle McCluskey for County Commission Dist. 2

2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle McCluskey for County Commission Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Highland, Holly, Groveland, Springfield, and Rose Townships, MI – Danielle McCluskey is the Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner of District 2. Incumbent Bob Hoffman is running as the Republican candidate. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018.…

2018 Candidate Interview: Mari Manoogian for Senate Rep. District 40

2018 Candidate Interview: Mari Manoogian for Senate Rep. District 40 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, MI –Mari Manoogian  is running for State Representative for the 40th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic ballot. Also on the Democratic ballot is Nicole…

2018 Candidate Interview: Vanessa Moss for State Senate District 11

2018 Candidate Interview: Vanessa Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI -Vanessa Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District.  She is on the Aug. 7,…

2018 Candidate Interview: Zach Rich for Farmington School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Zach Rich for Farmington School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield Township, MI – Zach Rich is running for Farmington School Board on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot.  This is a non-partisan position. At the time of posting, opponents for this position are not yet known,…

2018 Candidate Interview: Ann Erickson Gault for County Commissioner Dist. 11

2018 Candidate Interview: Ann Erickson Gault for County Commissioner Dist. 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Troy, MI – Ann Erickson Gault is running for County Commissioner for the 11th District.  She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary Aug. 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary, Glenn Clark and Thomas E.…

2018 Candidate Interview: Candius Stearns for Congress, 9th District

2018 Candidate Interview: Candius Stearns for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI -Candius Stearns is running unopposed…

2018 Candidate Interview: David Lossing for State Rep. District 51

2018 Candidate Interview: David Lossing for State Rep. District 51 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Holly, Groveland, Rose, Aldan, Fenton, Linden, Clayton, Gaines and Argentine, MI – David E. Lossing is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. of the 51st District.  The Primary is Aug 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary Matthew…

2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Pittel for State Senate Dist. 12

2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Pittel for State Senate Dist. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, Franklin, Independence Township, Keego Harbor Oakland Township, Orion, Oxford, Pontiac, Southfield Township, Sylvan Lake and Clarkston, MI – Jeff Pittel is running unopposed in Libertarian Primary for State Senate…

2018 Candidate Interview: Laura Dodd for State Rep. District 44

2018 Candidate Interview: Laura Dodd for State Rep. District 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Milford, Highland, White Lake, Springfield, and Waterford, MI –Laura Dodd is running in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. District 44.  Steven White, Jr. is also on the Democratic Primary. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. On the Republican Primary…