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. 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. I am also a past recipient of Oakland Countys Elite 40 Under 40 Award. After completing my undergraduate degree, I returned home and worked as the store manager of Farmer Jack in Southfield. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a retired manufacturing operations executive with experience in Aerospace and Automotive operations. I would be the youngest member and only openly LGBT member of the commission: two voices that are sorely needed in elected chambers. Robert Wittenberg, Trustee. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to remove the entire AHS Board of Trustees. With the exception of one year teaching English to high school . Some of my proudest accomplishments are bringing more money to provide more mental health services to all residents. Their future success will depend on detailed recovery plans that address these challenges. I am running for re-election in order to continue to serve the community and help others. I have been a proud public servant for the past 18 years where I have worked for Oakland County, the City of Clawson, the Village of Wolverine Lake, and currently at the City of Berkley in many roles such as city clerk, city manager and village administrator. 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. All Rights Reserved. Supported and promoted our Native Plant Initiative to provide education about cultivating native plants and the effect on the environment. The Board of Trustees Agendas, Packets, and Minutes can be viewed at the ecode360 website. Working with the Executive branch, our current budget is structurally balanced, and includes a 25% Rainy Day Fund and a 5% Emergency Fund. 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 most of that time, Oakland County was the envy of the nation for its competent, business-like management. Designer/Illustrator and Wixom City Councilman, College for Creative Studies (formerly Center for Creative Studies), Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, 1992 Graphic Communications. September 1st, 2022. 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. 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. I am forever indebted to the service that others before me have shown and done for these communities and it is my turn to give back and serve all of the residents, business owners, and constituents in this District. Abraham also . I am a lifelong resident of Oakland County and am proud to call the Rochester area home. Education: Bachelor of Mathematics, Master of Arts (major mathematics), Master of Education Leadership (major administration). #1 priority is keeping our tax dollars low to encourage population growth and business growth in our county. I will be steadfast in living up to the duty of an elected official, by being the voice for the voiceless and doing what is right and just for all citizens. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? Or contact Nicole Christian, Senior Executive Assistant to the Board: Phone: 248.209.2123 Fax: 248.209.2206 Email 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 . Friedman was a Board Member at Levi Strauss & Co. from 1990 to 1995. 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. Board of Trustees 333 East 8th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 466-7203 Fax: (510) 466-0604 ; Peralta Community College District . We need to take immediate action in reversing county governments intrusion into peoples lives. Oakland Community College Trustees (vote for not more than two) Bob Storc; . I have had the privilege of experiencing the American dream and thanks to the endless opportunities America has offered me I am a successful small business owner with a company based right here in Michigan. 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. He told The Oaklandside he's running because he's passionate about resolving inequities and providing . Rob believes local government should exist to be fiscally responsible, ensure security for its citizens while protecting their rights, and being accessible and transparent. As a city councilman, public safety has always been Robs top priority. I believe in regional cooperation among municipalities and counties, because our problems are often the same and overlap across jurisdictions. I believe our tax dollars need to work for us first. 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. MSW, University of Michigan. Each district is eligible to receive another $175,000 if the district matches the second amount. 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. We attend and are active in our church. As a real estate agent, I obtained the experience to be a tough negotiator. I have a teaching credential and am the incumbent county commissioner in the newly formed 11th Commission district. You may also contact the Board or the Clerk of the Board by mail or phone: AHS Board of Trustees 1411 E. 31st. Mental health resources are needed more than ever and protecting our beautiful environment in north Oakland County are paramount. The Oakland County Bar Foundation (OCBF) promotes and funds programs designed to increase access, affordability, and understanding of the law and legal system. 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. 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; I make decisions based on facts and data, not emotions. I bring political relationships and experience that other candidates do not have. VOLUNTEER JOIN OCRP FOLLOW OCRP. Therefore, after urging from many supporters, I committed to running for a seat on the county commission, and I will be the difference the commission needs to serve the people of our county. My vote on the new county commission will join others to open the process to the light of day so the people can watch and judge our actions. Meet the candidates running for a seat on the commission in the Aug. 2 primary. 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I use my spare time reading or watching videos about local, state, national or international issues. Young people and others struggle to find affordable homes and apartments. Current job: Retiree, active Michigan artist LLC. I am a professional pianist and have been the music director at many Archdiocese of Detroit parishes (most recently Sacred Heart in Auburn Hills!). She has also been involved in many community events . Clerk - Karen Reilly. It is a useful benefit to hold developers accountable when seeking government subsidies or project approvals. Through years of thoughtful investment and infrastructure, including the massive Baldwin Corridor Revitalization Project, Lake Orion now boasts some of the best restaurants, shops and businesses in Oakland County. Generally be a voice for the unheard and raise righteous hell in support of racial, social, economic and environmental justice. OCRP EVENTS. I attended Oakland University, where I earned a bachelors degree in history and then my paralegal certificate. County government is not supposed to be about power, its supposed to be about responsibility. . Events Org. The county commission has a direct impact on our daily lives, from the public schools that our children attend to the roads that we drive on every day. 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. Public health and safety. I committed myself to working to get better candidates elected within my community. Rob successfully worked to lower local tax rates in Wixom as well as for balanced budgets each year. We need a commissioner that will work with colleagues to get things done, particularly our infrastructure. 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