Thursday, May 16, 2013
With three Royal Oak City Commission seats up for grabs and the mayor's post up for re-election, five hopefuls have pulled petitions for the November election.
The deadline to file petitions to run for city commissioner and mayor is still weeks away, but so far five candidates have pulled nominating petitions from the Royal Oak City Clerk. Mayor Jim Ellison kicked off his re-election campaign in March. He first entered public office in 1991 as a city commissioner and was first elected mayor in 2003. As of Wednesday, Ellison is the only candidate who has pulled petitions to run for mayor. There are three open seats on the City Commission. Commissioner David Poulton has pulled petitions; as of Wednesday, Patricia Capello and Jim Rasor have not pulled petitions to run for re-election. Prospective candidates circulating petitions, include: To be a candidate for Royal Oak City Commission, the …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
The Detroit Zoo's Amphibiville is seeking a new mayor for a two-year term. Candidates must be 7-12 years old.
One Newt has long been out of the race for President of the United States in 2012 … but the newts, frogs and toads at the Detroit Zoo are looking for a leader of their own. Amphibiville, a 2-acre wetland village that is home to the National Amphibian Conservation Center, is seeking a new mayor for a two-year term. To join the race, candidates 7-12 years old who live in Michigan must submit an essay of 100 words or less on why they should be Mayor of Amphibiville. All entries must be submitted by Oct. 5 to PR1@dzs.org or to Mayor of Amphibiville, Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067. Entries must include the candidate’s name, age, address and daytime telephone number. The winner will be announced in November…
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Detroit Zoological Park
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Local leaders recall Kuhn as a 'gentleman' and 'true public servant.'
George Kuhn, the former mayor of Berkley, died Monday in Highland Ranch, CO, at the age of 87. Kuhn was a Detroit native who was elected mayor of Berkley in 1960 and served as a local leader until his retirement in 2000. Current Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer commented on the loss, recognizing Kuhn for his service to the area. "The City Council and people of Berkley are saddened at the passing of former Mayor George Kuhn,” O’Dwyer said. “He was a distinguished public servant for decades and we extend our condolences to his family." Kuhn was a graduate of Central Michigan University, captain in the Navy during the Korean War and retired Ford Motor Co. executive. He was also a state senator representing West Bloomfield before being elected as …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Uncontested races and lack of hot button issues are probably to blame for low turnout on Election Day.
On Election Day, Royal Oak City Clerk Melanie Halas said she knew the final turnout would be low when she checked in with poll workers midday. As it turned out, only 15 percent of registered voters voted Tuesday. In 2009, the most recent city and school general election, 17 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Tuesday, voters re-elected Mayor Jim Ellison to a record fifth term, and Peggy Goodwin, Mike Fournier and Kyle DuBuc to City Commission. Proposal A, the solid waste millage renewal, passed easily as did three City Charter housekeeping proposals. Goodwin celebrated with her supporters at Sangria in downtown Royal Oak on Tuesday. She acknowledged that all the candidates want what is best for Royal Oak. "If we can have a civilized…
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City of Royal Oak City Hall
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Peggy Goodwin, Mike Fournier and Kyle DuBuc win seats on City Commission.
Voters in Royal Oak on Tuesday elected three newcomers to City Commission, re-elected Mayor Jim Ellison and approved by a wide margin continued funding for curbside recycling and waste hauling. Here's a look at what happened at the polls: In the race for city commission, Peggy Goodwin, Mike Fournier, and Kyle DuBuc were the top vote-getters for the three seats left vacant by Commissioners Terry Drinkwine, Michael Andrzejak and Chuck Semchena, who each decided not to run for re-election. Goodwin, 49, the only woman in the race, received 17.89 percent of the vote. "I have a long history of working in the community," Goodwin said. "I have specific ideas on how to move forward." Goodwin, celebrated with her supporters at Sangria. She …
Monday, November 7, 2011
Precinct 9 Chair Shannon Crepeau has tips for voting in Royal Oak on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Royal Oak voters go to the polls to vote for a mayor, three city commissioners and two school board members. They will also be asked to decide on four proposals. Last November, when state voters went to the polls to elect a new governor, 49 percent of registered Royal Oak voters participated — slightly less than the Oakland County average of 52 percent, according to the City Clerk's Office. Voter turnout is expected to be low Tuesday. The last time there was a city and school general election, in 2009, only 25 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Patch columnist Shannon Crepeau, 32, has been an election inspector for Precinct 9 since 2004 and wishes everyone would get as excited about elections as she does. “We only see a …
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Royal Oak Patch looks at the candidates seeking a two-year term as mayor in the Nov. 8 election.
Age: 59 Family: Married to Jodie. Combined family of eight children and six grandchildren. How many years as a Royal Oak resident: 59 Occupation: Business development at Royal Oak Recycling and Royal Oak Storage Previous civic experience: Candidate statement: "As Mayor, I bring extensive leadership experience, a wealth of City knowledge and an extreme commitment to fair play. I will continue to ensure professionalism integrity and accessibility as we steer the City toward positive, sustainable growth. "The most pressing issues facing the City in recent years include the reduction of state revenue sharing and the loss of federal block grant funding. Both have occurred at a time when the cost of funding employee pension plans and health …
Royal Oak Patch looks at the candidates seeking a two-year term as mayor in the Nov. 8 election.
Age: 60 Family: Married to Christopher Hubbarth for 35 years. They have three grown children, who attended Royal Oak schools – two graduating from Dondero High School and the third from Royal Oak High School. How many years as a Royal Oak resident: Has been a resident of Royal Oak for 21 years. Hubbarth grew up in Royal Oak and graduated from Dondero in 1969. Occupation: Homemaker Previous civic experience: Candidate statement: "Candidates are asked questions regarding what they envision for the city. "Starting with parking, I recommend meters be 30 minutes for a quarter, except perhaps, for meters in front of the Post Office. No more nickels and dimes. Quarters only would provide more revenue for the city, and visitors using the metered…
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
With three Royal Oak City Commission seats up for grabs and the mayor's post up for re-election, a dozen hopefuls pull petitions for the November election with the filing deadline just one week away.
With the deadline to file petitions for Royal Oak City Commission and mayor just one week away, only three candidates have successfully submitted the necessary 500 valid signatures and been notified of their eligibility by the City Clerk. The candidates are Mayor Jim Ellison, who is seeking re-election, and George Gomez and Kyle DuBuc, who are running for city commission. Ellison wrote on his Facebook page on July 15 that he had "500 validated signatures on file with the city clerk and is officially on the Nov. 8 ballot." There are three open seats on the City Commission. Commissioner Michael Andrzejak announced he would not run again; Terry Drinkwine and Charles Semchena have not pulled petitions to run for re-election. DuBuc, a member …
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Jim Ellison addressed a crowd of city leaders and residents at Emagine theater on Tuesday afternoon for the State of the City address.
When Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison took the podium Tuesday afternoon for his State of the City address, he made one thing clear from the beginning: Royal Oak is in a “state of transition.” While Ellison said the city remains strong, stable and is the “place to be in southeastern Michigan,” revenue is down and services aren’t at the level they used to be. With this in mind, Ellison – speaking at the Emagine Royal Oak for the event hosted by the Royal Oak Rotary Club – addressed a variety of positives and negatives that the city is working with and discussed how the city can move forward. Ellison told the crowd of city leaders, officials and residents that Royal Oak “cannot revert to the bedroom community we grew up in.” He said the city will …
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Ronald Wolf
1:02 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
The big three always had great PR, but when all was said and done who sold the most cars? Now its time for cities such as Royal Oak to wake up and grow up. more ›