On the Ballot: Oakland Township Land Preservation Millage Oakland Township, MI- Voters in Oakland Township are asked to vote on a Land Preservation Millage. The ballot language is below: Oakland Township, MI – Oakland Township Renewal of Land Preservation Millage Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew a levy of up to…
On the Ballot: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Millage Oxford Township, MI – Residents in Oxford will be asked to approve a parks and recreation millage. Ballot language is as follows: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Authorization of New Additional Millage Shall the total tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes as provided by …
On the Ballot: Springfield Township Police Millage Renewal Springfield Township, MI – Voters in Springfield Township will be asked to vote on a Police Millage Renewal. Ballot language is below: Springfield Township Police Millage Renewal Question Shall the previously voted 1.50 mill ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) increase in the constitutional tax limitation on …
On the Ballot: Waterford Community Center Proposal Waterford, MI- Voters in Waterford will vote on Nov.6 if they would like to fund a new community center. Information about the proposal is below, taken from the Waterford Township website: On November 6, 2018, Waterford voters will be able to vote on a bond proposal to build…
On the Ballot: White Lake Township Parks & Recreation Millage White Lake, MI- Voters in White Lake will be asked to vote on a parks and recreation millage on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ballot language was as follows: White Lake Township Park and Recreational Millage Proposal Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within…
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Southfield, MI- While many governmental offices are closed on Monday in honor of Columbus Day, The Cities of Southfield and Ferndale have taken a different approach to the day. The announcement Southfield’s social media and website says “The City of Southfield…
2018 Candidate Interview: Rachel Noth for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Rachel Noth is running for re-election to Hazel Park School Board. There are five people running for three seats. Candidates are Laura Adkins, Heidi Fortress, Beverly Hinton, Colin A. Houston and Rachel Noth. This is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Colin Houston for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Colin Houston is running for election to Hazel Park School Board. There are five people running for three seats. Candidates are Laura Adkins, Heidi Fortress, Beverly Hinton, Colin A. Houston and Rachel Noth. This is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Laura Adkins for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Laura Adkins is running for re-election to Hazel Park School Board. There are five people running for three seats. Candidates are Laura Adkins, Heidi Fortress, Beverly Hinton, Colin A. Houston and Rachel Noth. This is…
Reporter Food: Mexican Skillet at Old Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Last week I was passing though Clarkston and decided to give Old Village Cafe a try. It was nice sitting near the front and watching people pass by on Downtown Clarkston’s Main Street. The restaurant has a typical diner…
Proposed Bill Would Allow for Court Cost Recovery in Open Meetings Act Violations Cases (Michigan House of Representatives, Oct. 5, 2018) White Lake, Troy, MI- The Michigan House of Representatives has introduced a plan to better protect the public and hardworking taxpayers through additional Open Meetings Act parameters. House Bill 6411, sponsored by state Reps.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Tonja Brice for Ortonville Village Board President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2018) Ortonville, MI -Tonja Brice is running for Ortonville Village Board President. There are two candidates running for one seat – Tonja Brice and Coleen Skornicka. This is a nonpartisan position with a two year term. Election Day is Nov.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Thomas McKenney for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 5, 2018) Holly, MI- Thomas (Tom) McKenney is running to retain his seat at the Holly Village Council President. He was appointed to the position earlier this year. There are three candidates on the ballot for this position: Nicole Edwards, John…
Madison Heights Police On Lookout for Unauthorized Curb Painter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Madison Heights have a message for a solicitor that’s left a note on residences asking for $15 to paint house numbers on the curbs – don’t. Thursday the department used their Facebook page to warn residents about…
Southfield Seeking Developers for “EverCentre” Project (City of Southfield, Oct. 4, 2018) Southfield, MI- The city of Southfield has reissued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for qualified developers for the vacant 8.15-acre “EverCentre” property located at the corner of Evergreen Road and Civic Center Drive. The city of Southfield is seeking to develop a centrally…
2018 Candidate Interview: Leslie Love Smith for Southfield School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, MI- Leslie Love Smith is running for re-election to the Southfield School Board. There are five people running for two positions. The candidates are Michael Benson, Dennis L. Cotton, Eric D. Jenkins, Darrell B. Joyce and…
2018 Candidate Interview: John Beaver for Madison District School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Johnathon (John) Beaver is running for Madison District School Board. There are six candidates running for three seats. Candidates are Johnathon Beaver, Michael M. Hohner, Mark Holcomb, Debra Ott, Beth M. Scott and Gloria Thompson. This…
2018 Candidate Interview: Bethany Blackburn for Pontiac School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Behtany Blackburn is running for Pontiac School Board. On the ballot are Bethany Blackburn, Kenyada Bowman, Eisha Branner, William A. Carrington, ShaQuana Davis-Smith, Peter Durham, Albert Hodge, Suave LaVallis, Dubrae L. Newman, George Rogers and Caroll Y. Turpin.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Anjali Prasad for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Anjali Prasad running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook, Lisa…