A Michigan city considered to be the center of Arab America has finally elected its first Arab-American mayor.. Abdullah Hammoud, the son of Lebanese immigrants, was born and raised in Dearborn . Scroll down for details on each race we're following. Proposal R would establish a reparations task force and was introduced by Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield. Ms. Lawrence has been named to the Women's Informal Network "List of the Most Influential Black Women in Metropolitan Detroit" and CORP Magazine's "95 Most Influential Women in Michigan". Other candidates that filed for the Democratic nomination were former Congressman Hansen Clarke of Detroit, State Representative Rudy Hobbs of Southfield and teacher Burgess D. Foster of Detroit. The Library Board is responsible for providing a wide range of library services for adults, children, senior citizens, students, and community organizations. 0:57. Concerned with housing, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Non-Profit Housing Board in 2010. By 2013 there was a debate on how the property should be rezoned, and therefore reused. The utility poles of varying heights, aimed "to represent Southfield's history, its present goals, accomplishments and future growth," says a city news release weigh 800 to 1,000 . Former Mayor Rick Sollars, under the cloud of a federal indictment and upcoming trial, waged a write-in campaign and had about 8 percent of the vote as of 11:59 p.m. Tim Greimel, Amer Ghalib and Tim Woolley appear poised to win in Pontiac, Hamtramck and Taylor mayoral races tonight. Eric raised his family in Clarkston and purchased his first home here in 1973. Welcome to the City of Southfield, "The Center of It All!" Ayers won the primary with 400 more votes than Young. The major eastwest streets are 8 Mile Road (which forms the southern boundary of the city), 9 Mile Road (which is split by the Southfield Freeway), 10 Mile Road, 11 Mile Road (which is split by the Lodge), and 12 Mile Road. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Webinar ID: 546 088 3579 Password: Lathrup2023 CLICK HERE: Online Link . Phone: 248-246-3463. Democrat Keith Courtade will take on RepublicanMark Huizenga for the seat. Compuware in late 2014 sold the 15-story building that it built to Dan Gilbert's Bedrock real estate firm and Meridian Health, although stayed on as a tenant. Detroit A perennial mayoral candidate is the latest high-profile figure making a bid to take on Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan this fall, joining Kwame Kilpatrick-era deputy mayor Anthony Adams and . Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has won his third term by a landslide over challenger Anthony Adams. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. [30][31], Smith, Natalie Jill. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. better known as hallucinogenic magic mushrooms, peyote, and iboga, The heaviest snow is behind us heading into the weekend, Snow storm shuts down Detroit Metro Airport, Power outages hit Metro Detroit hard as winter storm pounds area, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond talks with Detroit Titans guard Antoine Davis after coming up just short of the NCAA all-time scoring record, Dead woman found tied up, wrapped in tarp in abandoned Monroe County building, sources say, I didnt realize: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K, Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says, Macomb Township amputee gets snow shoveling help from neighborhood teen, Police: Wayne County Morgue employee broke into homes of the deceased. Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence is the first woman and first African American to serve as mayor of Southfield, Michigan. He is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as showcasing "The Friendly City . As a superdelegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, she endorsed U.S. Whereas 21.84% of the average community's adult population holds a 4-year degree or higher, 38.73% of Southfield's adults have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. As a public media institution, we maintain our journalistic integrity through independent support from readers like you. Visitors flock to Southfield for a variety of reasons. 2023 www.freep.com. The Southfield Library Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor for three year terms. Ayers was about 3,000 votes behind, scoring 25% of the vote. Redrawn into the 12th district, Lawrence did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon her fourth term's expiration in 2023. Northland Mall was built in Southfield, 10 miles from downtown Detroit. A member of the Democratic Party, Lawrence served as mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015, and was the party's nominee for Oakland County executive in 2008 and for lieutenant governor in 2010. The Clerk is elected to a four-year term. Siver said he has yet to speak with any Compuware officials, but hopes to soon. Southfield is also served by WSHJ 88.3 FM, a student-run radio station sponsored by Southfield Public Schools. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Warren Weekly. It was designed by Victor Gruen as a showcase for the first suburban J.L. City of Southfield, Michigan USAThe Mayor is the city's chief elected official, selected by the voters to serve a 4-year term. News Sports. About Corner Place. Mayor Lawrence claims to be committed to diversity in the city of Southfield. Southfield is a commercial and business center for the metropolitan Detroit area, with 27,000,000 square feet (2,508,400m2) of office space, second in the Detroit metro area to Detroit's central business district of 33,251,000 square feet (3,089,000 square meters). (WDIV) Michigan's 2021 General Election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with hundreds of jurisdictions holding races. He's running against Gary Woronchak, a former editor of Dearborn Press & Guide and state representative. He has worked for many Democratic candidates and causes over the years. Located in the heart of southeastern Michigan, with easy access to most major Detroit-area expressways, Southfield offers both a cosmopolitan, culturally diverse residential population and a thriving international business community. The median income for a household in the city was $51,802, and the median income for a family was $64,543. The per capita income for the city was $28,096. Major northsouth streets are Telegraph Road, Lahser Road, Evergreen Road, Southfield Road (the northern extension of the Southfield Freeway) and Greenfield Road (which forms the eastern boundary of the city). My entire adult life - 54 years has been wrapped in service to this community as an educator, community activist, volunteer and elected leader. The population density was 2,730.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.4/km2). WDET strives to make our journalism accessible to everyone. During the course of the campaign's contribution reporting, Hobbs raised a total of $607,806, Lawrence $383,649 and Clarke $173,124; Burgess reported no contributions to the Federal Election Commission, indicating that he raised or spent less than $5,000. A former mayor of Southfield who ran unsuccessfully for Oakland County executive and lieutenant governor, she is the state's only Democratic member of the House Appropriations Committee. After purchasing his home in Southfields Magnolia Neighborhood, he organized a program to try to save the areas stately elm trees, the annual neighborhood park clean up days and later a tree replacement program. WDET News Local communities across the region head to the polls on November 2 to cast their ballots for city officials and local proposals. The city is bordered by Detroit and Redford Township to the south, Farmington Hills to the west, Franklin, Bingham Farms, and Beverly Hills to the north and Royal Oak, Berkley and Oak Park to the east. [10], She successfully sought a third term as mayor in 2009, defeating former Councilwoman Sylvia Jordan with nearly 80 percent of the vote. 221 W. Lake Lansing Road Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 203-1760 Southeast Michigan Office 719 Griswold St. Suite 700 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313) 961-4330 The population density was 2,984.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,152.4/km2). 2021 general election results for races in Troy, Novi, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Southfield and the rest of Oakland County. Provided by Jerry Naftaly . Southfield's populace is very well-educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation. A product of Michigan's public school system, Mayor Lawrence is an alumna of Pershing High School and received her BA in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. In closing, if you currently work or live in Southfield you are certainly familiar with what a great City we have, if you plan to visit you will certainly see why we are so proud of Southfield "The Center of It All." Adams was a former deputy mayor in the early to mid-2000s under Kwame Kilpatrick. Brenda Lawrence (ne Lulenar; born October 18, 1954) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 14th congressional district from 2015 to 2023. Telephone: (248) 796-5100 He has lived and worked in Southfield since 1967. He and his wife moved to Hazel Park in 2016, and further grew their roots in 2019 when they purchased their home. Peters went on to win the general election. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. The area that became Southfield was settled by John Daniels in 1823. They bought their first home on Detroit's northwest side. Council members are elected at large to four-year terms, with the low vote-getter in each election receiving a two-year term. Michigan Congressman Sander Levin's Political Action Committee, GOALPAC, also spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to help elect Hobbs, who was previously employed on Levin's congressional staff. Southfield Public Library operates public libraries in the city.Providence Medical Center offers residency training in various fields of medicine. HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION. Southfield was surveyed in 1817 according to the plan by Michigan territorial governor Lewis Cass. Lawrence had a 30-year career with the United States Postal Service, advancing to work in human resources. Southfield Christian School is a private school in Southfield. Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson carries the Mayor's Cup after the Tigers beat South Carolina 17-10 on Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. . SOUTHFIELD The United Way for Southeast Michigan's Tech United team, a group of local CEOs and IT professionals committed to . Town 1 north, 10 east was first organized as Ossewa Township on July 12, 1830, but the name was changed to Southfield Township 17 days later. The tallest of these, 3000 Town Center, is 402 feet (122.5m) tall; it is the state's second-tallest building outside Detroit (after the River House Condominiums in Grand Rapids) and the state's 16th-tallest building overall. P.O. Among the founders were the Heth, Stephens, Harmon, McClelland and Thompson families. The mayor serves as the city's chief executive and is responsible for appointing department directors, proposing the budget, serving as conservator of the peace, administering oaths, and holding the annual citywide community meeting. Kenson J. Siver WDET is a community service of Wayne State University. As of 6 a.m., He has a 59-vote lead over Ross with all precincts reporting. Ms. Garrett is the first state director and has grown the base across metro Detroit. Title: Mayor. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Before her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015. The Mayor and City Council, Novi's elected officials, serve the community as part-time, volunteers without benefits. [8], On October 28, 2014, Fifth Third Bank announced plans to move its Michigan regional headquarters from Southfield to downtown Detroit in what will be named the Fifth Third Bank Building at One Woodward. Peters won with 47%, to Clarke's 35%, Lawrence's 13%, and Waters's 3%. More than 100 Fortune 500 companies have offices in Southfield. Mayor Lawrence says she is committed to diversity, fiscal responsibility, education, and keeping a clean and safe city. He also gives tours of Southfield for new employees and realtors. Update: Community volunteer Latisha Johnson held a commanding lead with 60 percent of the vote as of 6 a.m. Elrick had just 39%. Southfield, MI 48076. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. They need to do a build-out, so I'm sure that will take some time," he added. [5], In 2001, Lawrence defeated longtime incumbent Donald Fracassi for the mayor's office,[7] becoming the city's first African-American and first female mayor. Professionally, Lawrence worked for the federal government for 30 years in the United States Postal Service. Clarke's home in Detroit was drawn into the neighboring 13th district, but he opted to follow most of his constituents into the 14th. Southfield features a wide array of shopping opportunities, as well as numerous specialty boutique centers, which offer fine arts galleries, gourmet cafes, sophisticated bakeries, beauty salons and spas. The current population of Southfield, Michigan is 78,082 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 76,618. formerly served as President of the Women Marines Association, Michigan Chapter. Veterans pushed against the move and filed a proposal to allow citizens to vote. As of 2022, the property is being redeveloped as a mixed-use residential and commercial complex. A transmitter for WDIV-TV is in the city; it is the only television station based in downtown Detroit. City Council Special Meeting Monday, March 06, 2023 06:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076. Honestly, I dont know if they are totally moving out of downtown or not," he said. Also in the 1980s, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Historical Society. Southfield City Centre was created in 1992 as a special assessment district, and was originally planned to improve pedestrian amenities and facilitate economic development. UPDATE: Tate was winning with 74% of the vote by 6 a.m. over Larsosa. On those links, you'll find every race you're looking for - from the marijuana proposal in Clawson to the city council race in Milan. Tensions have occurred between existing middle-class blacks in Southfield and newcomers from Wayne County. In 2001 Dr. Siver was elected to the Southfield City Council. Mayor and City Council 31555 W. Eleven Mile Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1165 248-871-2410 Vicki Barnett Mayor vbarnett@fhgov.com Read Biography Randy Bruce Mayor Pro Tem rbruce@fhgov.com Read Biography Jackie Boleware Council Member jboleware@fhgov.com Read Biography Michael Bridges Council Member mbridges@fhgov.com Read Biography Valerie Knol Voters in August soundly rejected a reparations proposal but this one would establish a task force to make recommendations for housing and economic development to address historical discrimination against the Black community in Detroit. [29] While redistricting did create an open, heavily Democratic 13th district, the reshuffle combined with several deaths in Lawrence's family led to speculation that Lawrence would opt not to seek reelection. The popularly elected mayor, who does not vote on council actions, has the right to veto council actions and appoints the city's planner, assessor, attorney, and members of various commissions. Warren Weekly. In 1970, radio pioneer and entertainer Specs Howard founded the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield. Polls. Fax: (248) 796-5105 dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews Mayor Mayor Kenson J. Siver 26000 Evergreen Road P.O. If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today. The recent tours have been in partnership with DoCoMoMo (Documentation & Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighborhoods of the Modern Movement). Covisint had about 250 employees at the time, and the Michigan Strategic Fund approved the company for a $1.5 million performance-based grant as part of that move contingent on the company creating 50 new jobs. The most common occupations for people in Southfield are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. In 2001 Eric became Executive Pastor of Woodside Bible Church. All Rights Reserved. Elections are held biennially in odd-numbered years. As a councilwoman, Ms. Lawrence gained experience in managing a multi-million dollar budget and demonstrated fiscal responsibility. A US post office was established in 1833 and the first town hall built in 1873. Lawrence was elected mayor of the city of Southfield in November of 2001, beating opponent Donald Fracassi with 52.6 per cent of the vote. Southfield is a city of leafy streets and ranch or two-story colonial homes, clustered around a forest of office towers that have served since the 1970s as a sort of satellite downtown. Copyright 2022 by WDET and Wayne State University. As the Mayor, I am excited to serve your growing community. nbanks@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Daniel Brightwell Decision 2021. 10 March 2008: Brenda Lawrence is a long-time resident of the city of Southfield, Michigan. City council Democrat Martin Genter is taking on Republican Douglas Wozniak. We're thrilled," Siver said. She started as a letter carrier and later worked in human resources management; she retired in 2008. Southfield is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city was originally part of Southfield Township before incorporating in 1958. [29] On January 4, 2022, Lawrence announced that she would retire, becoming the 25th Democrat to do so that cycle. Incumbent Jane Ayers and challengers Coleman Young II, Mary Waters, and Nicole Small are vying for two of the seats. Hudson department store. Voter turnout hit 21%. AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School is an Armenian charter in Southfield. Duggan had won more than 72% of the votes in the August primary in which the top two vote-getters in the nonpartisan primary moved on to the general election. a citizen may respond to questions posed to him or her by the Mayor or members of the Council .
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