Demonstration in Ferndale Shows Support for “Blue Wave” in Congress

Demonstration in Ferndale Shows Support for “Blue Wave” in Congress (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI- As the 116th Congress begins the work of representing the nation, Democrats around the county have been holding rallies to show support.  About 100 people gathered at 9 Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale Thursday as part…

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole Edwards for Holly Village Council President

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole Edwards for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI- Nicole Edwards is running for Holly Village Council President. There are three candidates on the ballot for this position: Nicole Edwards, John Lauve, and Thomas McKenney. This is a non-partisan position with a two year term. Check…

2018 Candidate Interview: Marc Siegler for Walled Lake School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Marc Siegler for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Marc A. Siegler is running for re-election to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running…

Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President

Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President (MML, Sept. 27, 2018) Grand Rapids, Ferndale, Pontiac, MI – Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2018-19 president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board president by the 18-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s 2018 Convention that…

2018 Candidate Interview: Gretchen Whitmer for Governor

2018 Candidate Interview: Gretchen Whitmer for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2018) Lansing, MI –Gretchen Whitmer is running in the Democratic Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also on the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary ballot are Abd.ul El-Sayed,  and Shri Thanedar. In the Republican Party Primary  are Brian Calley, Patrick Colebeck, Jim Hines and Bill…

2018 Candidate Interview: Robert Wittenberg for State Rep. District 29

2018 Candidate Interview: Robert Wittenberg for State Rep. District 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township, MI – State Representative Robert Wittenberg is running for re-election to the 27th District.  On the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary ballot he is opposed by Michelangelo Fortuna…

2018 Candidate Interview: Gwen Markham for County Commissioner Dist. 9

2018 Candidate Interview: Gwen Markham for County Commissioner Dist. 9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2018) Novi, Northville, MI – Gwen Markham is running for County Commission for the 9th District.  She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary which is Aug. 7, 2018. Republican Hugh Crawford is unopposed in the Republican Primary. They will face each…

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…

2018 Candidate Interview: Katie Reiter for State Rep Dist. 35

2018 Candidate Interview: Katie Reiter for State Rep Dist. 35 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, and Franklin, MI  – Katie Reiter is running in the Democratic Primary for State Rep in the 35th District. Also in the Democratic Primary are Kyra Harris Bolden, Lisa Cece, Vincent Gregory, Alex…

2018 Candidate Interview: Joe Zane for State Rep Dist. 40

2018 Candidate Interview: Joe Zane for State Rep Dist. 40 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, MI –Joe Zane is running for State Representative for the 40th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican ballot. Also on the Republican ballot are Mike…

2018 Candidate Interview: Mallory McMorrow for State Senate 13th District

2018 Candidate Interview: Mallory McMorrow for State Senate 13th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – Democrat Mallory McMorrow is running for State Senate in the 13th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Incumbent Marty Knollenberg…

2018 Candidate Interview: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist. 12

2018 Candidate Interview: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 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 – Democrat Rosemary Bayer is running for State Senate for the 12th…

2018 Candidate Interview: Hugh Crawford for County Commissioner Dist.9

2018 Candidate Interview: Hugh Crawford for County Commissioner Dist.9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Novi, Northville, MI – County Commissioner Hugh Crawford is seeking re-election to the 9th District.  He is unopposed on the Republican ballot for the Aug. 7 primary election. In the Nov. 6 General Election he will face Democrat Gwen Markham.…

2018 Candidate Interview: Ben Carr for State Rep. Dist. 27

2018 Candidate Interview: Ben Carr for State Rep. Dist. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, MI – Libertarian Benjamin (Ben) Carr is running for State Rep. for the 27th District.  He is unopposed for the Libertarian Primary on Aug. 7, 2018.…