2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Helaine Zack 18th District

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Helaine Zack 18th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – County Commissioner Helaine Zack is running for re-election in the 18th District, which includes Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township.  She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary and on Nov.…

2016 Candidate Interview Michael Ryan for County Commission Dist. 19

2016 Candidate Interview Michael Ryan for County Commission Dist. 19 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Berkley, MI – In the race for County Commissioner for the 19th District there are no competitions in the primary.  On Nov. 8 Republican Michael Ryan will be on the ballot against Democratic incumbent Dave Woodward. Ryan is…

2016 Candidate Interview David Cuttner for County Commission 17th District

2016 Candidate Interview David Cuttner for County Commission 17th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Southfield, MI – In the race for Oakland County Commissioner for the 17th District there are two Republicans in the primary:  David A. Cuttner and Regina Brim.  The Republican Primary is Aug. 2.  The winner of that race…

Huntington Woods Hosting Visioning Session on Aging and Housing Sept 28

Huntington Woods Hosting Visioning Session on Aging and Housing Sept 28 (Event Page) Huntington Woods, MI –  Huntington Woods is home to residents of all ages which makes our community a highly desirable place to live. Due to the changing resident demographic, we’re seeking your input regarding the future housing needs of Huntington Woods residents.…

2016 Candidate Interview Mitch Swoboda for State Rep 37th District

2016 Candidate Interview Mitch Swoboda for State Rep 37th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the race for State Rep of the 37th District there are two Republican Candidates facing off in the primary: Mitch Swoboda and Matt Beer. The winner of the Republican Primary on Aug. 2…

Ferndale Mayor and Police Chief Announce New Community Policing Model

Ferndale Mayor and Police Chief Announce New Community Policing Model (City of Ferndale Mayor David Coulter and Chief of Police Tim Collins) Ferndale, MI – What role does law enforcement play in our community? It’s a question being asked at the local and national level, by residents and municipalities alike. A 2015 national Gallup poll…

Ferndale Council Reverses Prior Vote, Turns Away Medical Marijuana Act Grant Funds

Ferndale Council Reverses Prior Vote, Turns Away Medical Marijuana Act Grant Funds (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 25, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After unanimously voting to become a sub-grantee of a grant from LARA to The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Ferndale City Council revisited the issue with a 3-1 vote to decline up to $5,000 of…