Elections

Published September 23, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield city clerk arrested, charged with forgery, falsifying records

SOUTHFIELD — City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins was arrested and charged with six felonies Sept. 23.

Published September 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Clerks anticipate increase in absentee voting

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, residents in Michigan approved Proposition 3, a proposal that — among other new regulations — now allows same-day voter registration and no-reason absentee voting.

Published September 16, 2019

Warren Weekly

Sadowski: ‘The clerk’s office can be an ambassador for the city’

WARREN — Keith Sadowski said he enjoys interacting with the public, meeting residents, helping them and representing them.

Published September 16, 2019

Warren Weekly

Buffa: ‘I love being here for the people’

WARREN — Sonja Buffa has worked for the city of Warren for more than 33 years now. She still has former Mayor Ronald Bonkowski’s letter from when she was hired in as a Community Development Block Grant aid at $3.35 an hour.

Published September 13, 2019

Madison - Park News

Gladue joins race for Hazel Park City Council

HAZEL PARK — A longtime resident of the city, Chuck Gladue still cherishes the tight-knit sense of community in Hazel Park.

Published September 13, 2019

Madison - Park News

McFall runs for Hazel Park City Council

HAZEL PARK — Mike McFall has been a resident of Hazel Park for a little more than two years, but he has already made a name for himself with his involvement on the Hazel Park Arts Council and the Hazel Park Downtown Development Authority. Now he’s looking to claim a seat on the Hazel Park City Council.

Published September 10, 2019

Woodward Talk

Candidate forums to give residents chances to ask questions

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Residents in the cities of Ferndale and Berkley soon will be able to have the chance to ask questions of mayoral and City Council candidates.

Published September 10, 2019

Madison - Park News

Rohrbach runs for Madison Heights City Council

MADISON HEIGHTS — For Emily Rohrbach, this isn’t her first time running for a seat on the Madison Heights City Council. Her first attempt was in 2017, when she came up just 350 votes short.

Published September 10, 2019

Madison - Park News

LeCureaux seeks reelection to Hazel Park City Council

HAZEL PARK — A resident since 1994, Hazel Park City Councilman Andy LeCureaux decided to go into politics when he didn’t like the direction things were going in town — and when his daughter helped him realize that maybe he should do something about it.

Warren City Council District 2 candidate Richard Sulaka II said roads, stormwater management and economic growth will top his agenda if elected in November. “We need to be working together to find solutions for our infrastructure to give businesses the ability to grow,” Sulaka said.

Published September 6, 2019

Warren Weekly

Sulaka: ‘It’s one of the most exciting times in Warren’s history’

WARREN — Growing up in Warren, Richard Sulaka II said he began measuring his life in “four-year spans.” Such was the rhythm in the household led by his father, Richard Paul Sulaka, a former member of the Warren City Council and a former city clerk.

Warren City Council District 2 candidate Jonathan Lafferty said he knocked on 4,000 doors in the district while connecting with residents before the primary election. “I was always taught to put the needs of others ahead of yourself,” Lafferty said. “I’ve always been drawn to public service.”

Published September 6, 2019

Warren Weekly

Lafferty: ‘I will be accountable to you, my neighbor’

WARREN — Jonathan Lafferty knocked on a lot of doors in the Warren City Council’s District 2 before the primary election. He puts that number at 4,000.

Published September 4, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe candidates to be featured in forum

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe voters can get a better understanding of their local candidates at an upcoming forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Michigan, Macomb County chapter.

Published August 29, 2019

Warren Weekly

Rutila: ‘I think the status quo needs to get a little jolt’

CENTER LINE — Lee Ann Rutila hails from Traverse City, where she spent five years working as a police officer, detective and narcotics enforcement task force member in Leelanau County’s Peshawbetown tribal area.

Published August 29, 2019

Warren Weekly

Reid: ‘You’re going to do what you think is right’

CENTER LINE — James Reid followed Center Line politics for 10 years as a member of the audience at City Council meetings. He often attended city events, with an interest in seeing the city thrive.

Published August 29, 2019

Warren Weekly

Lapham: ‘I try to solve problems for residents and businesses’

CENTER LINE — Ron Lapham grew up in the Kramer Homes housing cooperative. He served in the United States Air Force during the 1960s, but has otherwise lived his whole life in Center Line.

Published August 29, 2019

Warren Weekly

Delikta: ‘I’ve always wanted to help the people around me’

CENTER LINE — Aaron Delikta learned a lot running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2018.

Lathrup Village Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor discusses a road bond proposal Aug. 24 during an open house meeting. The proposal will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Published August 28, 2019

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village hosts meeting on road bond proposal

LATHRUP VILLAGE — To help residents get informed before they head to the polls Nov. 5, Lathrup Village hosted an informational meeting Aug. 24 on a road bond proposal.

Published August 27, 2019

Warren Weekly

Papandrea: ‘It’s not about buildings; it’s about people’

WARREN — Ron Papandrea spent decades working for various mayors at Warren City Hall and at the 37th District Court as an assistant city attorney.

Published August 27, 2019

Warren Weekly

Magee: ‘I’m happy when I’m giving’

WARREN — Melody Magee said she knocked on 11,000 doors in the Warren City Council’s District 1 ahead of the primary election and received a total of 754 votes. It was enough to secure a second-place finish and put her on the ballot in November.

Published August 20, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe mayoral candidates weigh in

EASTPOINTE — After serving as mayor of Eastpointe for 12 years, Suzanne Pixley announced earlier this year that she would be retiring at the end of her current term.