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 Colleen Crossey for County Commissioner 9th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Novi, MI – Democrat Colleen Crossey is running for County Commissioner for the 9th District which includes Novi, Novi Twp and part of Northville. Republican Hugh Crawford is also running for the seat. Crossey explained that she is…
2016 Candidate Interview James Perkins for Holly Village President (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2016) Holly, MI – The race for Holly Village President is between three people: Dave Cruickshank, James Perkins and Richard (Dick) Rossell. The election takes place Nov. 8, 2016. Perkins is a former military police officer who currently owns a…
2016 Candidate Interview Richard (Dick) Rossell for Holly Village President (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2016) Holly, MI – The race for Holly Village President is between three people: Dave Cruickshank, James Perkins and Richard (Dick) Rossell. The election takes place Nov. 8, 2016. Rossell is currently the Chair of the Downtown Development…
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…
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 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.…
2016 Candidate Interview Michelle Bryant for Oakland County Commission Dist. 1 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – Democrat Michelle Bryant is the only Democratic candidate on the ballot for Oakland County’s District 1. She is running against incumbent Republican Michael Gingell on Nov. 8, 2016. Lake Orion, Orion Township, Auburn…
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 Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Democratic Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner is seeking re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. He was first elected to the position in 2012. Republican John P. McCulloch is running against him. Meisner talked about…
2016 Candidate Interview: Robert Buxbaum for Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Oak Park, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. “I’m an engineer and I…
Candidate Interview: Chuck Moss for County Commission Dist. 12 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 15, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Republican Chuck Moss is in the running for a seat he previously held: County Commissioner for District 12. That District includes Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Birmingham. Moss is challenging incumbent Shelley Goodman Taub in the…
Candidate Interview: Craig Covey for Oakland County Sheriff (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Craig Covey, who has served as a Councilperson and Mayor of Ferndale and a County Commissioner, is running as a Democrat for Oakland County Sheriff against incumbent Republican Sheriff Mike Bouchard. Neither has an opponent in the…
Hazel Park Councilperson Tom Selman Candidate Interview (video) (C. Proxmire, October 17, 2015) Hazel Park Councilperson Tom Selman is hoping to be elected to the seat he gained by appointment earlier this year, and he’s committed to doing it without asking for any contributions from individuals and businesses. Armed with a Facebook page, his record…