Why are you running again for the Board of Commissioners and why should voters re-elect you? It carries a AAA rating from the bonding agencies. One area of need is to develop a Senior Services office within the county to support people age 65 and older. Learn the latest COVID-19 updates . Why are you running again for the Board of Commissioners and why should voters re-elect you? Alexander C. Duensing For Oakland Community College Board of Trustees. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors in urban studies . In addition, I stay in touch with local units of government to try and assist them to help all residents. Community economic development. I live in Rochester Hills, went to high school in Pontiac and got my first real job as the Public Events Coordinator at the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) in Royal Oak. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a native Detroiter and a 50-year Highland resident. This another question that needs to be asked. Trustee - Robin Buxar. It has been 24 years since we have had a woman represent this district. Within that the three issues Oakland County faces are: WDET strives to make our journalism accessible to everyone. I support the entire county and will continue to work with communities outside of my district as I represent the entire county. This program will embed education navigators in our local secondary intuitions to assist residents to attain post secondary or certification. With the support of my colleagues, I am most proud of the following accomplishments: Education: Graduate University of Michigan 1971. I have been appointed to Oxford Township Planning Commission since 2014. Mental health issue, human trafficking and regional transportation issues are equally on my agenda. The Clerk of the Board's office is located in the third floor executive suite of Highland Care Pavilion. I bring many different benefits and aspects to the Board of Commissioners from my career as an engineer and management roles. Boyd Farnam. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? I later went back to school for a graduate degree with hopes going into public service. We must prioritize public education: Oakland County has some of the best public schools in the nation. I also work with the communities I serve to make sure they are current on county activities along with ways to support their needs. I am a professional pianist and have been the music director at many Archdiocese of Detroit parishes (most recently Sacred Heart in Auburn Hills!). OCDP has proudly endorsed the following candidates for election in 2020: Vice President Joe Biden for President and Senator Kamala Harris for Vice President. Gov. No time for QUITTING! 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. Oakland Community College Trustees (vote for not more than two) Bob Storc; . Voters will . Gretchen Whitmer signed the wrong bill into law. We citizens took it for granted and our leaders were unprepared for the passing of county executive L. Brooks Patterson. ; Kensington Valley/S. . We must continue to support our Sheriffs office and all local law enforcement. 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. Our youth are the future of our communities, and we need to have incentives to retain them in Oakland County. I am in the process now of administering assistance through the American recovery funds to schools, nonprofits, residents and businesses. Why are you running again for county commission and why should voters re-elect you? Here are the names of the unofficial winners of the Oakland Township Board positions for 2016-2020 - pending the results of the November election: Supervisor - Mike Bailey. What are the top 3 priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? Candidates are Kathleen Bertolini, Edward Callaghan, Rick Donovan . I have experience with all aspects of county operations and I have demonstrated the ability to work with all county departments to continue the programs that provide quality services to residents, and will insure that all tax dollars are spent in a fiscally conservative manner. But many in our government have forgotten this. Oakland County officials approved a new plan, new boundaries for county commission districts, the commissions vote to spend $3 million, Auburn Hills City Council voting to opt out of SMART. We gained even more appreciation for our parks and recreation areas during the pandemic, when they became a safe place to gather together and experience the sense of community that we all needed. This begins with all communities in the county being brought together and treating them equally. The Community College District is managed by a Governing Board of seven Trustees. I have voted to bring breakfast programs to all students. A tough negotiator is needed to save taxpayers money on bid projects. 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. These dollars were not cut to balance the budget or to provide tax relief to residents, but rather to pay for unnecessary projects. I am a hometown girl, and I love my community. As a Precinct Delegate, I get to work closely with voters in my precinct, understand the issues that are most important to them, and keep them updated with important voting and candidate information. 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. I felt the call to serve my community in 2016. I am also a mom to four young daughters. I have voted to distribute funds to help many of our small businesses and restaurants. In 2008 I ran for the Oxford Township Board of Trustees and was elected to a four-year term and then transitioned into the county commissioner role in 2012. Expanding parks and providing access to more residents through investments in Normandy Oaks, Catalpa Oaks and Independence Oaks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via e-mail at retirement@oakgov.com . 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? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I have a diverse background so I can relate to others. The Oakland County Bar Foundation (OCBF) promotes and funds programs designed to increase access, affordability, and understanding of the law and legal system. Friedman has been Founder, General Counsel and Chair Emeritus of Prosperity Now since 1979. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a fourth-generation lifelong resident of Oakland Countys District 4, which serves the communities of Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? At the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, I currently serve as SEMCOG Vice Chair as well as a member of the Management and Budget subcommittee. Some of my proudest accomplishments are bringing more money to provide more mental health services to all residents. First and foremost, we need to restore transparency to county government. Rob believes local government should exist to be fiscally responsible, ensure security for its citizens while protecting their rights, and being accessible and transparent. The first is applying lessons learned from COVID-19 into the post-pandemic world. Annual Bi-party and tri-party road improvement programs for all communities in Oakland County. Resources for our Sheriffs Department ensuring our deputies have the tools and training to keep our communities safe and that the safety of our children is paramount. With the social climate, mass shootings, threats and overall anger in our communities we cannot afford to reduce funding of our law enforcement agencies. General election results for local races in Oakland County, including municipalities, . The second is making sure our economy continues to thrive. I am rooted in this District where I have not only lived in but have also worked here and served as the past Village Administrator of Wolverine Lake. I have also received the 40 under 40 award from Oakland County and the Michigan Chronicle. Im in my third decade now in Oakland County. Generally be a voice for the unheard and raise righteous hell in support of racial, social, economic and environmental justice. If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Central Michigan University. Trustees serve as volunteers and are not paid. OUSD teachers and staff survived 2023-24 budget cuts for now. Too much work is done behind closed doors and delegated to agencies that are not directly accountable to the people. The board also appoints the university president as well as the secretary to the . Our goals are where we place our money in the budget. He is married with five children and has been an OCC trustee since 2002. Current job: Retiree, active Michigan artist LLC. I have shown the willingness to work across the aisle and stand up to issues that would not benefit our community. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School. Oakland Community College is governed by a seven-person board of trustees. I currently work at the Michigan State House of Representatives where I am the Chief of Staff for Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills). Current job: Freelance Writer, Producer, Researcher. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Get to know the candidates running for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The Independence Township Board of Trustees consists of 7 elected officials, specifically the Supervisor, the Clerk, the Treasurer, and 4 Trustees. Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. My background and professional training is in diplomacy and national security, and I have previously worked for the U.S. State Department in Madrid and for Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. County government is not supposed to be about power, its supposed to be about responsibility. Water commissioner Her love of radio began when she had a radio show in college when she and her roommate played '80s music in the middle of the night. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am passionate about people with a heart for advocacy work and public service. I owe it to my children, my community and my God to be faithful to this call to serve for such a time as this. Events Org. 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