2016 Candidate Interview David J. Harrell for County Commission 20th District

2016 Candidate Interview David J. Harrell for County Commission 20th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 8, 2016) Troy, MI – Republican David J. Harrell is running for County Commissioner for the 20th District, which is Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge and parts of Royal Oak and Troy.  In the Aug. 2 primary he is up against…

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray 20th District

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Gary R. McGillivray 20th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 8, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Democrat Gary R. McGillivray is seeking re-election as County Commissioner for the 20th District, which is Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge and parts of Royal Oak  and Troy.  He is the only Democrat running.  On…

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (Guest blog, Nkenge Burkhead, Prevention Education Specialist, HAVEN, July 1, 2016) People often ask, “How did you get involved in this work?” This is a question advocates working to end domestic and sexual violence have been asked countlessly. Their answers are often filled with personal experiences. Many advocates identify as both survivor…

2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Manier for State Rep 41st District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Manier for State Rep 41st District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2016) Troy, MI – Republican Ryan Manier is running for State Representative for the 41st District, which is Clawson and Troy. He will be on the August 2, 2016 primary ballot against incumbent Martin Howrylak.  The winner of the…