Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? The Clerk of the Board's office is located in the third floor executive suite of Highland Care Pavilion. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at . (March 1, 2023) Teachers and school staff in Oakland survived the budget ax for now after the Oakland Unified School District Board on . Among the Republican hopefuls, Susan Anderson, a bookkeeper and treasurer of the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees, is the choice over Oxford businessman Joe Kent. Some are still in the queue for editing and will be posted soon. Improve public safety, property values and education. Mainly to be the environmental candidate in the support of plans to make Oakland County set a standard as a carbon-free community. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and especially our local economy here in Oakland County as they drive employment, pay taxes, increase GDP, and are valued members in any community. I am running to emphasize the need for empathy in our community and to expand racial, social, economic and environmental justice. I am a professional pianist and have been the music director at many Archdiocese of Detroit parishes (most recently Sacred Heart in Auburn Hills!). I have worked on initiatives to increase the number of childcare workers and offer more affordable housing to our community members. Copyright 2022 by WDET and Wayne State University. Current job: Retiree, active Michigan artist LLC. Expanding parks and providing access to more residents through investments in Normandy Oaks, Catalpa Oaks and Independence Oaks. For 15 years, I worked as a paralegal, specializing in construction and surety law. I have served on my City Council for 14 years, the last eight as mayor. As a former school teacher, I am well aware of the challenges our teachers and child care educators face every day. Board of Trustees. Current job:Oakland County Commissioner and Habitat for Humanity, Education:BSW, Wayne State University. With the economy and jobs in the delicate state that they are in, it is more important than ever to elect leaders who will serve our community by enacting policies and laws that enable individuals, businesses and communities to prosper. She is also President of the Board of Trustees at Eton Academy and Chair of the Children's Trust Fund of Michigan. It specifies the benefits that the developer will bring to our community. Abraham also . MSW, University of Michigan. I am an honest, hardworking commissioner that prioritizes the concerns of my constituents. Forms. Current job: Executive Director of Engineering, Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Business Administration Global Specialty. I know what its like to be an employee and an employer, and I also know what its like to be unemployed while overreaching government saps private opportunities from a community. I hope to be part of the solution to life quality issues in District 13. Learn the latest COVID-19 updates . I make decisions based on facts and data, not emotions. This means reevaluating programs and eliminating those that are unnecessary, inefficient or counter-productive. Businesses have been further tested in the years since the pandemic and many are still struggling to recover due to global material shortages, supply chain issues and employee shortages. I love living in Michigan but I especially love being in the Lakes area where my children have grown up, go to school and play many different sports. Parts of Oakland are represented in Areas 3, 5 and 7 Responsibilities: . The Key to Winning An Election is You! Why are you running again for the Board of Commissioners and why should voters re-elect you? On a personal note I was raised in a home with many uncertainties yet I knew I was fortunate to be living at a time in America with many possibilities. Current job: Practicing Attorney-Owner Law Office of Philip J. Weipert and Oakland County Commissioner, Education: Juris Doctor 1988 Thomas M. Cooley Law School, BA 1983 University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1983, Detroit Catholic Central 1978, Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: Married to Pam and 30-plus year resident South Lyon; Past Chair-SEMCOG and current delegate to SEMCOG. With politics being a passion of mine, I want to continue to serve the community I love. Sponsored a resolution approving $1 million in emergency grant assistance for veterans, service members and eligible family members. I know how to work in a bipartisan manner and I know how to get things done. Why are funds going only to so called crisis centers as Planned Parenthood when there are other local pregnancy crisis centers based in Oakland County? Over the years I have also been a substitute teacher, a certified state transporter, a youth art instructor at inner city outreach programs, and a Meals on Wheels driver. Citizens should not be overruled and cut off, especially when they come to voice their concerns at county commission meetings. Our economy cant afford this overregulation. All while maintaining or lowering the tax rate. In the Republican primary for treasurer, Susan Anderson, owner of a bookkeeping agency and treasurer of the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees, is running against Joe Kent, an Oxford . Jenkins serves on the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees, which he was elected to in 2020. The second is making sure our economy continues to thrive. Hes been active in the community for many years, providing his abilities as a designer, football coach, and councilman. 4200 Telegraph Road, P.O. We need to support economic development and our business community to maintain our tax base and demand for housing. I have worked on and passed a balanced three-year budget, which has ensured that Oakland County has a AAA bond rating saving the residents millions in interest costs. Rob successfully worked to lower local tax rates in Wixom as well as for balanced budgets each year. I have shown the willingness to work across the aisle and stand up to issues that would not benefit our community. Transit must include all communities. I want Oakland County to set the standard for the present and future in all these areas. I have been appointed to Oxford Township Planning Commission since 2014. ? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: Im Connie Johnson, a Republican and 22-year resident of the beautiful Township of Milford. I am a fiscal conservative and will always work to find ways to save the county and our taxpayers money. The members of the board are elected on a non-partisan, at-large basis by voters living within the college district, an area that generally coincides with the boundaries of Oakland County. Current job: Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, State Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), Education: B.A. I am committed to ensure Oakland County is prepared for the future, by investing in our small businesses, public education, including school safety, our great colleges and universities, and protecting our beautiful parks and natural spaces. Supporting policies that protect our drinking water and recreational waterways, preserving community green spaces, parks, and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities. We need to provide services that are needed with a focus on public safety. I will ensure that all tax dollars pa. funds are spent/invested as intended, wisely and costs are contained. Education: I earned a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wayne State University, and I completed board certification (behavior analyst) from Florida Institute of Technology. In local government, one has the opportunity to work with people on local issues that affect us all. One area of need is to develop a Senior Services office within the county to support people age 65 and older. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I have a diverse background so I can relate to others. I am a graduate of Avondale High School and earned a bachelors degree in business, with a concentration in information technology from Oakland University, which is also located in District 4. Paid for by the Oakland County Democratic Party 555 Horace Brown Drive Suite 202 Madison Heights, MI 48071: Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Farmington Area Republicans Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 6:30 pm. Voters will . First and foremost, we need to restore transparency to county government. Oakland County is my home. For years, the attention to the northern portion of the county has seemed to take priority. County government needs to return to serving the people of the county, not bullying them or making them dependent. OCDP has proudly endorsed the following candidates for election in 2020: Vice President Joe Biden for President and Senator Kamala Harris for Vice President. Dozens of individuals attended Lakeland Community College's Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 29 to voice fervent opposition regarding a motion to form a special trustee-only committee seeking to . CHEYENNE - The Laramie County School District 1 at-large trustees race is hotly contested, as five candidates vie for one seat on the board. A tough negotiator is needed to save taxpayers money on bid projects. . My husband, David, and I have been married for 28 years and currently homeschool our two teen sons. Three candidates are running for the District 2 seat on the Oakland Unified School District board this year. Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee. Oakland Community College Trustees (vote for not more than two) Bob Storc; . He was elected to the Peralta Board of Trustees in 2020, . He previously was a member of the Alameda County Public Health Commission. We need to take immediate action in reversing county governments intrusion into peoples lives. Or contact Nicole Christian, Senior Executive Assistant to the Board: Phone: 248.209.2123 Fax: 248.209.2206 Email Mental health issue, human trafficking and regional transportation issues are equally on my agenda. Ricky Donovan, Sr. ( Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 26th Congressional District. I know what its like to be an employee and an employer, and I also know what its like to be unemployed while overreaching government saps private opportunities from a community. The current global initiatives being passed through the Oakland County Commission threaten our community with urbanization, which will kill our small businesses and our schools. As a sitting member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners since 2018, I currently serve as the Majority Caucus Chair, Chair of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, Chair of the Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee, and I am a member of the Public Health and Safety Committee. During these unprecedented times, experience navigating our local resources has been vitally important. ; Kensington Valley/S. I am in the process now of administering assistance through the American recovery funds to schools, nonprofits, residents and businesses. As a sitting member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners since 2018, I currently serve as the Majority Caucus Chair, Chair of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, Chair of the Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee, and I am a member of the Public Health and Safety Committee. The first priority issue would be to stop the irresponsible spending. And now sadly we must to be concerned about the safety of our families. The division accepts filings for office and petitions for recall, prepares and prints ballots, programs voting equipment, provides training to election officials and coordinates the certification of . Our mission is to elect Republicans to all levels of government, from local school. The Community College District is comprised of Laney and Merritt Colleges in Oakland, College of Alameda, and Berkeley City College. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a lifelong resident of White Lake Township. 1OAKLAND Superintendent Barbara Baker has announced her retirement from Garrett County Public Schools, effective July 1. Third, focus on supporting our local law enforcement. I participated in overseeing the distribution of tens of millions of COVID-19 relief dollars to small businesses, veterans, nonprofits, nursing homes and other groups, helping many of them navigate through and survive the pandemic. I am also a past recipient of Oakland Countys Elite 40 Under 40 Award. He's also president of the California Association of Black School Educators and he previously was a member of the Alameda County Public Health Commission.. I have personally witnessed the benefits of supporting and investing in small businesses in my own community, specifically in downtown Lake Orion and along the Baldwin Corridor, and the positive effects that investment had on our community at large. The Community College District is managed by a Governing Board of seven Trustees. That means many incumbents are running in new districts. I will review policy and proposals with an environmental benefit perspective including LEED and EGLE standards. Our summers have been full of travel softball for the last eight years and will soon transition to college sports. must be considered and used effectively and efficiently to ensure we are not creating long-term programs that funding will no longer be available. September 1st, 2022. The members of the board are elected on a non-partisan, at-large . I know what it takes to do the work and I will bring a new voice and expertise to this Board for District 12 to serve my community and makes things better for the future. Members of the public have a right to bring recording devices (including cell phones . This includes a matching fund from our communities. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Health and human services include our safety and quality of living. Member Milford, Highland, Wixom & South Lyon Historical Societies, Highland White Lake Business Owners Assoc. ; Kensington Valley/S. Public Safety Oakland Democrats are asking Sheriff Bouchard to cut his budget by $1.5 million after cutting it $1.5 million last year. Like many in my community, I am frustrated and disappointed with how our commissioners choose to ignore the will of the people and do little communicating with their constituents or guard the finances of our county. Our summers have been full of travel softball for the last eight years and will soon transition to college sports. City Councilman Robert Smiley is running to be the next county commissioner in the new 14th District, serving portions of Commerce and Novi, as well as all of Walled Lake and Wixom. As an energetic leader, passionate problem solver and forward thinker, I am running for re-election to further pursue my commitment in representing the diverse voices in District 10 while advocating for solutions to the issues they care most about. Why are you running again for the Board of Commissionersand why should voters re-elect you? Support for innovative solutions such as the Pontiac Waste Water Treatment plant where we turn sewage into methane which is captured and turned into energy or sold, is where we should focus our attention. What are the top three priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? Donovan is a former 2014 Republican candidate for District 63 of the New York . Sustainability It is important to be good stewards of our planet, but the Green New Deal plan for Oakland County is filled with expensive and unproven objectives that will do more harm than good to Oakland County. County government is not supposed to be about power, its supposed to be about responsibility. Retraining the workforce to respond to emerging job sectors, Creating incentives to bring new businesses to Michigan, Protecting business owners who were affected by the pandemic, Supporting local municipalities with economic development, Maintaining the AAA bond rating for the county, Establishing mental health funding for residents and schools, Fighting for womens rights and LGBTQ+ members, Partnerships with businesses, colleges and trade schools, Helping residents to attain affordable housing, Educate residents on the resources the county offers, Better access to health care for veterans and those in need, Addressing our roads and infrastructure needs, Addressing our need for safer water for residents, Developing better practices for maintenance and construction, Developing a more robust regional transportation system, Conserving and protecting open spaces, parks, water, Current job: Co-Founder of Metro Detroit Medical Waste. I have a diverse background so I can relate to others. Date Appointed/Reappointed: April 5, 2021. It is about time we stop the fleecing of Oakland County without stopping to be compassionate. The recovery of our economy from the pandemic is my priority. Supporting our local law enforcement is essential to making Oakland County a safe place to live, work and raise a family. I live in Orion township with my wife, Jessica, and our six kids. At the county level, the work we do has real effects right here where we live. Friedman has been Founder, General Counsel and Chair Emeritus of Prosperity Now since 1979. Boyd Farnam. For far too long, public education has been defunded, resulting in larger class sizes and teacher shortages. I will seek to improve the delivery and availability of these community based services. But many in our government have forgotten this. Jan. 24The Oakland Community College (OCC) Board of Trustees recently welcomed newly elected trustee, Edward D. Callaghan of Royal Oak, and also elected new officers at the first board meeting . What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Our campaign is focused on expanding racial, social, economic and environmental justice. We citizens took it for granted and our leaders were unprepared for the passing of county executive L. Brooks Patterson. During most of that time, Oakland County was the envy of the nation for its competent, business-like management. I have been married to my wife, Michelle, for 22 years and we have two daughters and a dog. Editors note: WDET distributed candidate surveys to candidates in contested primary races. We are starting by evaluating all county buildings and operations for efficiencies, alternative energy sources, building utilizations, and fleet operations. What are the top three priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? The Elections Division is responsible for the supervision and certification of all elections that take place within the county. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a native Detroiter and grew up on the east side where my parents still reside. Established a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes during the 2022 boating season, Created a new policy requiring Oakland County restaurant inspection reports to be available in a searchable and easily accessible online database, Published Oakland Countys Blueprint for Successful Aging, in partnership with AAA1B, which identifies strategies for creating age-friendly communities while identifying unmet needs and gaps in current services, Founded the Native Plant Initiative that provided residents with native plant kits to restore damage caused by invasive and non-native plant species while promoting the benefits of native gardens, Created Oakland Together Lifeline Program that provided residents in selected senior living facilities Amazon Echo Show devices (and training) to stay connected with family and friends throughout the pandemic, Launched the Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose Program, featuring two solar powered mobile boat cleaning stations to empower water enthusiasts to be active participants in the fight to protect our lakes and waterways from the spread and introduction of aquatic invasive species, Married to Pam and 30-plus year resident South Lyon; Past Chair-SEMCOG and current delegate to SEMCOG. I have lived in Oakland County for most of my life and I want to continue to make sure the county remains one of the best counties in the Country. Board Members. Was invited to the White House to represent Oakland County at the Summit on Human Trafficking in 2020. Foreign Service, Georgetown University. I will continue to promote Small Business Stabilization grants & programs to keep small businesses open and continue the work-force development programs that attract and stimulate quality jobs and employment opportunities. During my professional career I have done service in the community by serving on boards of various organizations (Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County, American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan, Southfield Rotary Club, Marvin L. Winans School of Performing Arts). I believe our tax dollars need to work for us first. Gretchen Whitmer signed the wrong bill into law. My top priority is to embed financial responsibility and accountability in county spending and the voice of common sense in policy decisions. But supporting small businesses does not end there. As I have achieved with my city council colleagues, I am committed to collaborating with the entire Board of Commissioners on sound fiscal policies and ensuring positive results on the following priorities. We have lived in Oxford for 20 years and both of our daughters attended and played sports for Oxford Schools, graduating in 2020 and 2022. . CONTACT THE OCRP. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a retired manufacturing operations executive with experience in Aerospace and Automotive operations. In just a few short years we have seen the damage done by a government more concerned with woke virtue-signaling than responsible management of the peoples resources, particularly their tax dollars. I have been a grassroots advocate for over a decade, creating relationships and advocating for families at the local, state, and federal levels on matters that affect my family and my community for more than a decade. Your money is best to be in your pocket versus the governments. Elections & Voting. The League of Women Voters provides non-partisan information about candidates and proposals. Rob has learned to maximize funding with limited and fluctuating budgets. I want to protect taxpayers rights to a holistic view and a holistic understanding of the underlying details pertaining to the issues for which their money is being spent. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a native Detroiter and a 50-year Highland resident. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? Robert Wittenberg, Trustee. $1.5 million of those funds would have helped our Oakland Countys Sheriffs Department that saw its budget sliced by $1.5 million. Second, focus on rebuilding our small businesses and create incentives for entrepreneurs to want to open small businesses in our county. Supported funding for additional mental health support in all of Oakland County Schools. I am a proud supporter of our veterans as I serve on the annual committee for our Wounded Warriors and Fallen Soldiers charity gala. The Honorable Jay Costa, JD is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the 43rd district, which encompasses the townships of Penn Hills and Wilkins; the boroughs of Baldwin, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Churchill, Edgewood, Forest Hills, Homestead, Munhall, Swissvale, Verona, West Homestead, West . Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? As in all places, our communitys issues stem from structural injustice. International Relations, Michigan State University; M.S. OUR PLATFORM. Jennifer Brouhard, David Kakishiba, and Max Orozco are all parents who sent their children to OUSD schools. He was disqualified from the Independence Party primary scheduled on June 23, 2020. The Oakland Township Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall 4393 Collins Road, Rochester MI 48306. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a lifelong resident of Oakland County and a direct descendent of the Gingellville founders (Gingellville was founded in 1836 and is part of Orion Township). Gov. I also am a strong supporter of Detroit City FC and all species of bees. I am a wife and mother of two amazing daughters and work within my community on various endeavors to ensure local government works for everyone and that those who are often overlooked have a voice. We have worked closely and will continue to work with our mental health agencies to develop new programs that reflect our changing environment. My record of attendance and voting represents positive values, ethics and supporting services for people who live and work in Oakland County. He will work with cities, townships and villages to make sure they have the services they require and to ensure policies benefit our residents. Gained approval from the BOC for $500,000 to support co-pays to Oxford School district for mental health support after the Nov. 30, 2021 incident. Last year, Oakland County officials approved a new plan that set new boundaries for county commission districts, reducing the amount of districts from 21 to 19. Occupation: HR Trainer Analyst II, Oakland County; (Retired . I became a social worker after interacting with child protective services as a child. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: Valuing people, taking into account their concerns and contribute as I can if needed. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: Rob is a husband and father of three amazing boys. 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