; Kensington Valley/S. Oakland County, Michigan / Board of Commissioners. Education: BS Chemistry, Western Michigan University. 2 Year Term Petitions or Fees Filing Date Withdrawal Date Dem Samantha Steckloff. Maintaining our hometown values common-sense decisions need to be made locally from input from the people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions. . I am running for county commission to represent my hometown with a new generation of progressive, pragmatic politics that puts people first. For far too long, public education has been defunded, resulting in larger class sizes and teacher shortages. 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. We must prioritize public education: Oakland County has some of the best public schools in the nation. 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 . I know that the county would benefit from my experience and perspective of a mom with four children who attend or will attend Lake Orion Community Schools, a precinct delegate who has been on the ground with voters in my community for years and understands the issues that are most important to them. Transit must include all communities. We must support small businesses: Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. I am currently an elected precinct delegate, trustee on the Holly Township Library Board, community volunteer, and co-founder of Holly ACTS, a community action network. At this time in our country, as families are struggling to recover from the pandemic and costs continue to rise, I believe working families, seniors on fixed incomes, veterans, and those with disabilities require the resources necessary to thrive. 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. They must be addressed responsibly without negatively labeling people. Why are you running again for the Board of Commissionersand why should voters re-elect you? I began my service to the community in 2003 as a police officer. It specifies the benefits that the developer will bring to our community. This program will embed education navigators in our local secondary intuitions to assist residents to attain post secondary or certification. 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. Get to know the candidates running for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Forms. I say that because the issues I list are not a cure-all, but a starting point. As full-time employees, the Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer, maintain offices at Township Hall. I am also a past recipient of Oakland Countys Elite 40 Under 40 Award. For years, the attention to the northern portion of the county has seemed to take priority. Education: Bachelor of Mathematics, Master of Arts (major mathematics), Master of Education Leadership (major administration). September 1st, 2022. I know how to work in a bipartisan manner and I know how to get things done. Voters will . My other priority of Environmental stewardship has led me to be part of projects on native plant promotion, invasive species eradication and water quality initiatives. A lover of stories, I love being in plays and musicals almost as much as I love browsing a good bookstore. I have been a commissioner 10-plus years and truly enjoy public service, giving back to the community and I want to keep Oakland County one of the best places to live, work, play and prosper. The board provides general supervision of the university, including control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Each Trustee is elected by Area. My wife, Erika, and I have two children, Addison (12) and Kailer (10). Date Appointed/Reappointed: April 5, 2021. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? Current job: I am a Precinct Delegate for Orion Townships 6th Precinct. At the county level, the work we do has real effects right here where we live. We are in a time where police and sheriff departments need additional funding to fight the rise in crime and mass shootings, such as the Oxford High School tragedy in our own county! St. QIC 22103 Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 967-3825. I am a member of Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, HVCA, and contributor to many charitable needs. What are the top three priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? I have been married to my wife, Michelle, for 22 years and we have two daughters and a dog. Copyright 2022 by WDET and Wayne State University. As a real estate agent, I obtained the experience to be a tough negotiator. County government needs to return to serving the people of the county, not bullying them or making them dependent. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at The San Francisco Foundation, at Ecotrust and at the Rosenberg Foundation. 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. Economic recovery for families and small businesses I would find ways to trim waste in the budget and reallocate those funds to programs that assist families in need as they recover. Our youth are the future of our communities, and we need to have incentives to retain them in Oakland County. 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. Treasurer - Jeanne Langlois. Gained approval for additional resources for Prosecutor and Sheriffs office for ongoing support to investigate threats throughout Oakland County after the Nov. 30. Updated 10/31/2022 3:34 PM Oakland County Official Candidate List November 8, 2022 General Election Representative in State Legislature - 19th District Vote for not more than 1. 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. Programs in Macomb County; Online Learning; Professional and Continuing Education; Research; Study Abroad; . Too much work is done behind closed doors and delegated to agencies that are not directly accountable to the people. I bring political relationships and experience that other candidates do not have. No local municipality is an island workers, shoppers, others travel across community boundaries every day. In addition, I stay in touch with local units of government to try and assist them to help all residents. Learn the latest COVID-19 updates . What are the top three priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? I am in the process now of administering assistance through the American recovery funds to schools, nonprofits, residents and businesses. The incumbent, Aimee Eng, is stepping down after 8 years. Board Members. I know first-hand that seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome when individuals have access to the appropriate resources, services and supports. As a former school teacher, I am well aware of the challenges our teachers and child care educators face every day. The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. Current job: Chief Operating Officer FordDirect, Education: Bachelor of Science, Oakland University; Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University. Oxford residents Justine Willcock (Dem) and Michael Spisz (incumbent, Rep) will run against each other to represent residents as the Oakland County Commissioner for the 5 th District. Throughout my time as commissioner I have accomplished a number of things including: Financial responsibility and accountability by delivering balanced budgets, living within our means and being recognized by Standard and Poors as one of the best run counties in the nation. Supported funding for additional mental health support in all of Oakland County Schools. Rob is a husband and father of three amazing boys. Your money is best to be in your pocket versus the governments. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? When my family moved to Lake Orion 10 years ago, there was not a lot happening in downtown Lake Orion and Baldwin Road was a ghost town. 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. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a lifelong Oakland County resident and live in Orion Township with my husband and four children. I have crossed the aisle to work on issues, such as when I worked with the late Democrat State Rep. Isaac Robinson on trying to push the right insurance reform into law as we knew the one being pushed through only benefited insurance companies as well as the medical field. . This means using our resources for the integration of environmental health, social equity and economic vitality for all. Secretary-Kiwanis; 2016 & 2005 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Finance Council-St. Joseph Catholic Church, Deputy Grand Knight K of C Council 7586 & Past Secretary K of C Assembly 3099 Milford-monthly Flag replacement on Veterans Graves; Member-Lyon (Twp.) He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020. District Newsletter Sign-Up. Was invited to the White House to represent Oakland County at the Summit on Human Trafficking in 2020. 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 county commission? 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. Our goals are where we place our money in the budget. Why are you running again for the Board of Commissioners and why should voters re-elect you? Board Formal Session Location: Oakland Center, Banquet Room A. December 4, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - Board Formal Session Location: Oakland Center, Banquet Room A (248) 370-2100; This is my home and I want to give back to my community and fight to be their voice. Candidates for two, six-year terms ? 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. International Relations, Michigan State University; M.S. I have been appointed to Oxford Township Planning Commission since 2014. Jenkins serves on the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees, which he was elected to in 2020. Not only do schools help to build well-educated citizens who are ready to meet the future challenges of our community, but schools are also a source of employment for residents and we know that school performance directly impact property values, making public schools a monetary investment for all residents. 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 . During most of that time, Oakland County was the envy of the nation for its competent, business-like management. Public health and safety. I have a history of woking on bipartisan programs to increase gun safety awareness. I hope to be part of the solution to life quality issues in District 13. Almost all the Oakland County residents I discussed with (whether they are Democrats or Republicans) are concerned about the lack of transparency and the ongoing speeding that put more tax burden on families. Friedman has been Founder, General Counsel and Chair Emeritus of Prosperity Now since 1979. With the stakes so high in this year's election, MEA is recommending a record 330 candidates for preK-12 school boards, as well as 11 candidates for community college boards of trustees and six candidates for library [] Oakland County is my home. Mental health issue, human trafficking and regional transportation issues are equally on my agenda. Get the latest 2022 general election results for races in Oakland County, including county offices, school boards and local ballot proposals. . 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 recovery of our economy from the pandemic is my priority. Secretary-Kiwanis; 2016 & 2005 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Finance Council-St. Joseph Catholic Church, Deputy Grand Knight K of C Council 7586 & Past Secretary K of C Assembly 3099 Milford-monthly Flag replacement on Veterans Graves; Member-Lyon (Twp.) One area of need is to develop a Senior Services office within the county to support people age 65 and older. Family is what ultimately fuels Robs passion to maintain and improve his community. I bring many different benefits and aspects to the Board of Commissioners from my career as an engineer and management roles. There is a need for change in the ways the county commission is using peoples tax dollars and sidelining taxpayers in the decision-making process. I have spent most of my career and personal time working with individuals to create productive results in their lives and communities. 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. Board of Trustees. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? The Michigan Education Association has released its final list of recommended candidates for local school boards across the state. For 15 years, I worked as a paralegal, specializing in construction and surety law. 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. As a business owner, I made tough decisions, including hiring the right people to get the job done and balancing my company books, just like I will for the county. I have served on my City Council for 14 years, the last eight as mayor. 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). Contact the Board of Trustees in writing at Wilson Hall, Room 3026, 371 Wilson Blvd., Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309, by telephone at (248) 370-3112, or by email at joshuamerchant@oakland.edu. As a city councilman, public safety has always been Robs top priority. MSW, University of Michigan. With the social climate, mass shootings, threats and overall anger in our communities we cannot afford to reduce funding of our law enforcement agencies. The members of the board are elected on a non-partisan, at-large . Having owned my own business as well as worked in small, family-run companies and large corporations, I appreciate the benefits of varied niches of free-market commerce. I am a hometown girl, and I love my community. I have done that as a dean and executive director of academic and student services, and now faculty at Oakland Community College for the past 20 years. We must work together to find new ways and programs to support them and our citizens, including crisis intervention training (CIT). Dorothy Hernandez is Digital Editor for 101.9 WDET, creating digital editorial content. I will always support initiatives that protect and beautify our natural environment, and make parks and recreation areas safer, more accessible and inclusive for all residents. I will make sure that the county commission abides by that legitimate (well-founded) need. Oakland County was one of the three counties that paid Highland Parks water bill for years when Highland Park refused to pay its own bill. Citizens should not be overruled and cut off, especially when they come to voice their concerns at county commission meetings. These dollars were not cut to balance the budget or to provide tax relief to residents, but rather to pay for unnecessary projects. 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. Gwen Markham, Trustee. 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. Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee. With my experience as mentioned above, I saw a need for a new voice on the board bringing my local government management experience in the public sector to the County Commission. 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. Environmental justice. The Independence Township Board of Trustees consists of 7 elected officials, specifically the Supervisor, the Clerk, the Treasurer, and 4 Trustees. In my 30-plus years as an insurance agent, I have read complex legal contracts and agreements to make sure my clients liability exposures are covered. - General Manager, Operations, RCO Aerospace and RCO Engineering - Board of Directors, Treasurer, Aerospace Industry Association of . We citizens took it for granted and our leaders were unprepared for the passing of county executive L. Brooks Patterson. (510) 466-7200; Get Adobe Reader to view PDF files; Entries (RSS) I have been in the auto industry for over 30 years and during the day I continue to work for a Tier 1 automotive supplier as an executive global director of engineering where I manage programs and resources in multiple countries around the world. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? 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