Current job: Biotech Contracts and Reimbursement Lead, Education: Bachelor of Science in Business, Oakland University. This means using our resources for the integration of environmental health, social equity and economic vitality for all. Im in my third decade now in Oakland County. Oakland County and the wider area face many issues: climate change, jobs, lake and water concerns, broadband, infrastructure, mental health and quality of life. Our economy cant afford this overregulation. During my professional career I have done service in the community by serving on boards of various organizations (Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County, American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan, Southfield Rotary Club, Marvin L. Winans School of Performing Arts). Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Providing leadership in trying times such as the 2008 great recession and foreclosure crisis, establishing the Great Lakes Water Authority to protect access to water as well as preserving the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Zoo. I have been a grassroots advocate for over a decade, creating relationships and advocating for families at the local, state, and federal levels on matters that affect my family and my community for more than a decade. But many in our government have forgotten this. 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. MCC office temporarily closed. Many people see this trend as a wasteful spending. Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman, 2014-2018. 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. I support the entire county and will continue to work with communities outside of my district as I represent the entire county. I also understand the liberating nature of individual responsibility and seek to encourage it for others. Current job: Practicing Attorney-Owner Law Office of Philip J. Weipert and Oakland County Commissioner, Education: Juris Doctor 1988 Thomas M. Cooley Law School, BA 1983 University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1983, Detroit Catholic Central 1978, Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: Married to Pam and 30-plus year resident South Lyon; Past Chair-SEMCOG and current delegate to SEMCOG. Forms. Your money is best to be in your pocket versus the governments. I pride myself on being transparent, honest, dedicated, and leading with integrity and honor. Rob successfully worked to lower local tax rates in Wixom as well as for balanced budgets each year. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a native Detroiter and grew up on the east side where my parents still reside. Current job: Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, State Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), Education: B.A. What are the top 3 priority issues that Oakland County faces and what actions would you, as commissioner, take regarding each of them? Your money is best to be in your pocket versus the governments. I am a hometown girl, and I love my community. District Newsletter Sign-Up. Elections & Voting. As a former school teacher, I am well aware of the challenges our teachers and child care educators face every day. Supporting our local law enforcement is essential to making Oakland County a safe place to live, work and raise a family. Education: I earned a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wayne State University, and I completed board certification (behavior analyst) from Florida Institute of Technology. Roads, water and sewer systems need to be maintained. I was elected to the County Commission in 2018, re-elected in 2020. Generally be a voice for the unheard and raise righteous hell in support of racial, social, economic and environmental justice. We must be good stewards of our communities by first taking care of the infrastructure we have: police, fire, roads, water and schools. I would build upon what has already been done and find ways to trim waste and seek any available grants and federal dollars available to assist in these efforts. Re-established the Human Trafficking Task Force in 2016 to increase communication of all organizations working to stop these terrible acts. 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. To learn more about the noble mission and various functions of the OCBF, visit the OCBF Mission and History page. Im a lifelong Oakland County resident, born and raised in the District I represent. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Improve public safety, property values and education. 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. Our summers have been full of travel softball for the last eight years and will soon transition to college sports. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Most of my time on the commission is spent in oversight and planning for Oakland Countys $1 Billion budget each year. In addition to serving the community, I am an executive for a leading global biotech company, where I am responsible for managing cost-saving strategies that increase patient access to life-altering biologics while reducing financial burden. Date Appointed/Reappointed: April 5, 2021. I am a lifelong resident of Oakland County and am proud to call the Rochester area home. 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. The District comprises four colleges serving northern Alameda County. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to remove the entire AHS Board of Trustees. The 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 of 2023 . Commissioners have allocated significant resources for mental health resources to students and their parents and all community members. 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. 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. The Michigan Education Association has released its final list of recommended candidates for local school boards across the state. I live in Orion township with my wife, Jessica, and our six kids. I will propose and vote for steps that make us carbon free. 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. Greater Oakland Republicans Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 7:00 pm. . 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 worked to allocate federal dollars to nonprofits and local businesses to strengthen their budgets. I am a volunteer for my kids elementary school and on the weekend you can see me hanging out at the local soccer field at Dodge Park or helping with my sons baseball team at Hickory Glen in Commerce Township. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at . Many of these same commissioners are more interested in their pet projects or political future than the well-being of the county and their specific districts. I am an honest, hardworking commissioner that prioritizes the concerns of my constituents. Lyon, Huron Valley & Lakes Area Chambers. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at . Vote for not more than 3 - 6 Year Term. I am running for county commission to represent my hometown with a new generation of progressive, pragmatic politics that puts people first. Current job: Freelance Writer, Producer, Researcher. Joshua Merchant. In 2013 I became a member of the Novi City Council, and was re-elected in 2017. Water and development. Programs in Macomb County; Online Learning; Professional and Continuing Education; Research; Study Abroad; . 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.) By returning their tax dollars, the people become free to support the initiatives they not the politicians value through the free market. 333 East 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606 . Foreign Service, Georgetown University. 2 Year Term Petitions or Fees Filing Date Withdrawal Date Dem Samantha Steckloff. #3 Provide our Sheriffs Department with the funds needed to hire and supply tools they need to keep our communities safe. Abraham, 46, is a certified public accountant and resident of Royal Oak. We reside in Commerce Township where I am deeply embedded in the community and I am also an immigrant in this great country. See a list below of all the candidates for county offices below and read some of the platforms and bios of candidates who responded to our survey requests. There are several options to address this issue, at the individual level, at the community level, and with local developers. I love living in Michigan but I especially love being in the Lakes area where my children have grown up, go to school and play many different sports. The people flourish only when they are in control of their own destiny, not when they are serfs of the state. International Relations, Michigan State University; M.S. I earned a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wayne State University, and I completed board certification (behavior analyst) from Florida Institute of Technology. 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. Was invited to the White House to represent Oakland County at the Summit on Human Trafficking in 2020. 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. I bring many different benefits and aspects to the Board of Commissioners from my career as an engineer and management roles. During the pandemic, I actively worked to distribute over $200 million federal dollars to help local businesses recover. Mar. Such as $3 million to the World Economic Fund and $500,000 to Planned Parenthood. 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. The lack of a responsible government spending policy that entails transparency and accountability in a timely manner. We must prioritize public education: Oakland County has some of the best public schools in the nation. I make decisions based on facts and data, not emotions. I have been married to my wife, Michelle, for 22 years and we have two daughters and a dog. I say that because the issues I list are not a cure-all, but a starting point. Working hands-on as a special education teacher and a behavior analyst have instilled the values of persistence, compassion and problem solving, and I will continue to put that spirit to work for constituents. It has been 24 years since we have had a woman represent this district. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at The San Francisco Foundation, at Ecotrust and at the Rosenberg Foundation. Politics was a growing passion of mine starting in my college years. Related Articles. Why are you running again for county commission and why should voters re-elect you? Our youth are the future of our communities, and we need to have incentives to retain them in Oakland County. We need a commissioner that will work with colleagues to get things done, particularly our infrastructure. People now come from neighboring communities to dine, shop and conduct business. . Current job: Owner of Thoughtful Threads in Holly. Funding for feasibility study for training and dispatch facility in Oakland County Sheriff and Homeland Security teams. Our goals are where we place our money in the budget. I believe that these schools are the heart of our communities and by investing in public education, we are investing in our future. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a 30-plus year insurance agent, 20-plus year real estate agent and owner of RCS-Janitorial.com, a Michigan-based commercial janitorial company. We learned a lot about where our county health vulnerabilities are and where we do a better job administering holistic health care (from mental to physical to reproductive) from Holly to Ferndale to Novi. Current job: Owner of RCS-JANITORIAL.com, a multi-state janitorial company; Realtor 20-plus years, insurance agent 30-plus years, Education: Associates Degree Oakland Community College, Insurance Degree American Institute of Insurance, Licensed Insurance Agent, Licensed Realtor. 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 believe that county government is where I can affect the most change in my community. EMAIL OCRP 248 - 499 - 7288 FOLLOW OCRP DONATE. I currently work at the Michigan State House of Representatives where I am the Chief of Staff for Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills). I am a strong advocate for responsible gun ownership and storage, and increasing mental health services throughout the County. Jun 3 2022. I know what it takes to do the work and I will bring a new voice and expertise to this Board for District 12 to serve my community and makes things better for the future. Annual Bi-party and tri-party road improvement programs for all communities in Oakland County. 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. 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