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 Mayor, Mayor Kenson J. Siver ltaylor@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5150, Nancy L.M. [23] Southfield A&T also competes in the Oakland Activities Association in the Red Division for high school sports, and has membership in the MHSAA.[24]. As a public media institution, we maintain our journalistic integrity through independent support from readers like you. [29] On January 4, 2022, Lawrence announced that she would retire, becoming the 25th Democrat to do so that cycle. Southfields residents are represented by their elected municipal officials, who are responsible for setting City government policy and serve as the direct citizen link to City Hall.The Mayor, who serves a four-year term, is responsible for reviewing the annual budget prepared by theCity Administratorand presents it, with his recommendations, toCity Councilfor their approval. As a northern suburb of Detroit, Southfield shares part of its southern border with Detroit. He instead ran for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Carl Levin. Prominent in Southfield is Southfield City Centre, a mixed-use area consisting of a major business center, private university, and residential neighborhoods, near the intersection of Interstate 696 (I-696, Walter P. Reuther Freeway) and the M-10 (Lodge Freeway). ilowenberg@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5200. 2021 Candidate Interview: Kenson Siver for Southfield Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2021) Southfield, MI - In the race for Mayor of Southfield, incumbent Kenson Siver is running for re-election. Around the time of the Covisint departure, two companies moved in the opposite direction: Fifth Third Bank shifted employees from Southfield Town Center to downtown Detroit's One Woodward Avenue tower, and Microsoft moved workers from Southfield Town Center into One Campus Martius. Driver charged in fatal crash. He and his wife moved to Hazel Park in 2016, and further grew their roots in 2019 when they purchased their home. Michigan's 2021 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with hundreds of jurisdictions holding races. In late 2011, Lawrence announced she would be running in the newly redrawn 14th congressional district. It was designed by Victor Gruen as a showcase for the first suburban J.L. [2] The current Mayor of Detroit is Mike Duggan (nonpartisan). dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews Council Member Luke Londo. She left office on January 3, 2023. He is a past-president of that organization and current member of the Board of Directors. 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. UPDATE: At 6 a.m., voters were leaning towards approval with 61% of the voters saying yes. Ms. Lawrence has also served on the Southfield Public School Board of Education as president, vice-president, and secretary. The major thoroughfares in the city include the John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10), which is among the first urban to suburban highways constructed in the United States. Brenda Lawrence is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 14th congressional district from 2015 to 2023. 1972: Brenda L. Lawrence is a well-known and high-profile Democratic Party politician from Michigan who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for the state's Fourteenth Congressional District. The main branch of the River Rouge runs through Southfield. Veterans pushed against the move and filed a proposal to allow citizens to vote. He brings a wealth of community experience to the office of Mayor. Submit application to: Southfield City Clerk's Office, 26000 Evergreen Road P.O. The area that became Southfield was settled by John Daniels in 1823. By 6 a.m., all 876 precincts in Wayne County were in. The inclusive suburb: Southfield's long history of intentional integration. Update: Durhal slim lead grew even smaller over the night. Banks Also in the 1980s, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Historical Society. They have two children and a granddaughter. Location: City Council Chambers. Today, the company is owned byHouston-based BMC Software, which isbackedbyNew York private-equity firm KKR & Co., and BMC Compuware's employee headcount is believed to be much smaller than it was in the mid-2010s. 1986, Resolution of Tribute Southfield Board of Education 1988, Nancy Widman Award Southfield Area Council PTA 1991, Community Service Award South Oakland NAACP 1992, The Carl Towley Award national Journalism Education Association 1993, Best Friend Award Southfield High Instrumental Music Boosters 2002, Dream Chaser Award Art of the Game 2006, Resolution of Tribute Oakland County Commission 2011, Champion of Excellence in Education Award Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 23, 2014, Lawrence announced that she would run for the 14th district for the second time.[18]. HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION. Southfield is home to more than 76,000 residents, offering a complete living community, featuring 774 acres of park land, and more than 30 miles of biking, hiking, and nature trails. Hector Santiago and Gabriela Santiago-Romero have been campaigning for the seat and both were automatically advanced to the general election as they were the only two candidates in the August Primary. Update:Incumbent Janice Winfrey is projected to win a fifth term as clerk, with 61 percent of the vote as of 11:59 p.m. Other activities followed. Read More. A US post office was established in 1833 and the first town hall built in 1873. [13][14], Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero named Lawrence as his running mate in his bid for governor of Michigan. 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. Brenda Lawrence ( Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 14th Congressional District. Care In Action established a Michigan footprint in 2020. 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. After the mayor proposes a budget, the city council will consider its breadth while taking in opinions and holding hearings from different departments within the city. City Council Chairman Tim Woolley won Tuesday night over a former council colleague in the race to be the next mayor of Taylor, a downriver community that has been beset by federal charges . He has lived and worked in Southfield since 1967. 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She is the first African American and first woman mayor of Southfield, a city with a resident population of 78,300, a city budget of $118 million, and 833 city employees. Redrawn into the 12th district, Lawrence did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon her fourth term's expiration in 2023. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. TheCity Treasureris accountable for all City monies, including taxes, assessments, license fees, and water bill payments. Mayor Kenson J. Siver City of Southfield, Michigan USA The Mayor is the city's chief elected official, selected by the voters to serve a 4-year term. Here is the latest on where Detroit's other races and initiatives stand. 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. Dr. Kenson J. Siver was sworn in as the sixth mayor of Southfield on November 16, 2015. Before her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015. She was raised by her grandparents after her mother died when she was three years old. He also supported Southfields first recycling program. Kenson J. Siver Find more Michigan election news here. In May 2013, Peters announced that he would not be running for reelection in 2014. There were 35,698 housing units at an average density of 1,360.8 per square mile (525.4/km2). Election Day is Nov. 2. 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. Fax: (248) 796-5105 Lawrence ( Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 14th Congressional District. About 5.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. Senator Barack Obama for president in June 2008. Incumbent Mary Sheffield is running unopposed. Southfield, Michigan including Southfield Township, Franklin Mayors, Postmasters, Township Supervisors, Village Presidents Mayors of Southfield, 1958-2013(may be incomplete!) The Great Recession of six years ago hit Southfield hard, and there are thousands of square feet of vacant space in those towers, and too many empty storefronts . 2023 FOX Television Stations, The Associated Press reports Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has easily defeated attorney Anthony Adams. SOUTHFIELD The late Frank B. Sewell, 1916-2006, or as some called him, "The Ringmaster," marched to the beat of his own drum. MICHIGAN. Nominations may be hand delivered to the Neighborhood & Information Center, mailed to: City of Southfield, Attn: Community Relations, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. 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. 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 Mayor also has veto power over Council actions, with at least five affirmative votes by Council required to override a Mayoral veto. Lawrence got more deeply involved in local affairs. Banks As the city's chief elected officer, the Mayor serves as liaison to other government officials, agencies and boards, at the local, state, and federal levels, representing the City of Southfield. Local communities across the region head to the polls on November 2 to cast their ballots for city officials and local proposals. Provided by Jerry Naftaly . Update:At 11:59 p.m., with all precincts reporting, the proposal will not pass being out-voted with more than 9,300 no votes to 4,300. Eric raised his family in Clarkston and purchased his first home here in 1973. Welcome to the City of Wyoming website! Compuware could leave downtown Detroit for Southfield, Dan Gilbert's organization now $64M over budget for new Wayne County jail. Bordering Detroit along a county line marked by 8 Mile Road, Southfield can fairly be described as an "edge city." Like many of the region's early suburbs, it was a natural destination for families migrating out of Detroit. Distinguished Service Award Thompson School PTA 1976, Michigan Journalism Teacher of the Year Michigan Interscholastic Press Assn. You. TheCity Clerkis the official records-keeper for the City of Southfield whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to City Council proceedings, actions, agenda items, ordinances, resolutions, licenses, birth and death records, files on easements, payback agreements and rights-of way, as well as special assessment and zoning notices. Brenda Lulenar Lawrence (born October 18, 1954) is an American Democratic politician and member of the United States House of Representatives who previously served as the Mayor of Southfield, Michigan from 2001 to 2015. chouge@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Allyson Bettis However, the grant was ultimately "terminated" and not given out, according to Michigan Strategic Fund records, and Covisint was later acquired for $103 million by Canada-based OpenText. The city is home to the Southfield Town Center complex, which includes five connected office buildings. The Specs Howard School of Media Arts is in Southfield. No results match your search. "It seems to be very definite. Task Force 2014. In 2013, he began leading tours of Southfields Mid Century Modern Architecture. 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. [4][5] In the early-1990s, as an active member of the Parent-Teacher Association at her children's school, she sought and earned a seat on the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education. Councilwoman Raquel Castaeda-Lpez opted not to run in 2021. Southfield, Michigan Population 2023 Population by Race CSV JSON Black or African American White Two or more races Asian Other race Native American The autonomous city of Lathrup Village is an enclave within Southfield. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,618.[5]. Update: Gabriela Santiago-Romero has 71 percent of the vote at 11:59 p.m. As the city's chief elected officer, the Mayor serves as liaison to other government officials, agencies and boards, at the local, state, and federal levels, representing the City of Southfield. They bought their first home on Detroit's northwest side. Ms. Garrett is the first state director and has grown the base across metro Detroit. Concerned with housing, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Non-Profit Housing Board in 2010. He is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as showcasing "The Friendly City . In 1986 he was promoted to Director of Information Services and in 2004 to Deputy Superintendent of Schools. City Council Special Meeting Monday, March 06, 2023 06:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076. BMC Compuware has yet to comment on reports that it is looking to leave the One Campus Martius building in Detroit for less expensive office space in the Southfield Town Center complex. Mayor Lawrence is a member of the Oakland County Chapter of the NAACP, a member of the Michigan Association of Mayor's Board of Directors, the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board, Southfield-Lathrup Optimist Club, Women's Economic Club, Women Officials Network Board of Directors, Birmingham YMCA Advisory Board, the Pepsi Community Advisory Board and the Board of Governors of the Renaissance/Skyline Club. Democrat Keith Courtade will take on RepublicanMark Huizenga for the seat. A transmitter for WDIV-TV is in the city; it is the only television station based in downtown Detroit. Ken Siver. Lawrence, 55, says her grandmother was a staple in her Detroit neighborhood because she helped other people and saw it "as her role to counsel." She believes that inherited sense of service is . In 2001 Dr. Siver was elected to the Southfield City Council. [10], She successfully sought a third term as mayor in 2009, defeating former Councilwoman Sylvia Jordan with nearly 80 percent of the vote. With all 13 precincts in, Woolley has 50.7 percent of the vote to Democratic State Rep. Alex Garza's 40 percent. [1] Voting NO will side with the city. Duggan assumed office in 2014. Southfield voters will cast their ballots for mayor and city clerk. There were originally two high schools in the district, Southfield and Southfield-Lathrup, but they were consolidated after the 201516 school year. Incumbent Jane Ayers and challengers Coleman Young II, Mary Waters, and Nicole Small are vying for two of the seats. As a superdelegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, she endorsed U.S. Follow him on Twitter @JCReindl. Update:By 11:59 p.m., Wozniak appears ready to clinch the seat with 61.9% of the vote with all precincts reporting. The Elections Division is responsible for the supervision and certification of all elections that take place within the county. dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews Mayor Lawrence claims to be committed to diversity in the city of Southfield. mmandelbaum@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Linnie Taylor Sollars has been facing charges of accepting bribes from developers. The age distribution in the city's population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The city had 76,618 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. chouge@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Allyson Bettis UPDATE: By 6 a.m. Young had pulled away with the most votes, claiming 48,358 (31%) of the votes with Mary Walters beating out incumbent Ayers for 2nd place with 41,664 (26%) of the vote. The Civic Center was expanded in 1971 to include a sports arena with swimming pool. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Also on the ballot is Tawnya Morris. [7] 2021 Oakland County election results. 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 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 March 2008: Brenda Lawrence is a long-time resident of the city of Southfield, Michigan. In 2001 Eric became Executive Pastor of Woodside Bible Church. 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. [11] She was reelected to a fourth term unopposed in 2013. [citation needed] The headquarters of The Detroit Jewish News is in Southfield. [citation needed], Lawrence served as a Michigan delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Most major streets adhere to a northsouth/eastwest orientation, forming a grid of major streets spaced one mile (1.6km) apart from each other. Detroit voters will also decide on three major proposals: proposals E, R, and S. Proposal E is the decriminalization of entheogenic plants - better known as hallucinogenic magic mushrooms, peyote, and iboga. 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). Once a publicly traded company, Compuware's global headcount topped 15,000 at its peakin 1999-2000 during the Internet bubble and the proliferation of Y2K bug work. 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. Mayoral duties include representing the City at official functions; appointing theCity Planner,City Assessor,City Attorney, and members to several citizen boards and commissions; and validating all bonds, notes, contracts and Council-authorized items. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. Lawrence represented Detroit, Southfield and other cities in Oakland and Wayne counties in Congress from 2015 and 2023. She started as a letter carrier and later worked in human resources management; she retired in 2008. She served as president, vice president, and secretary of the board. Box 2055 The seven-member City Council is the Citys legislative and policy-making body. Democratic state Rep. Alex Garza is looking to become the city's first Latino mayor. Major issues in the race were economic development, affordable housing, and police-community relations. . Industries supported by the office include automotive, rolled steel, and tubular products. 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 havene@villageofclarkston.org. 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". Hudson department store. As of 2022, the property is being redeveloped as a mixed-use residential and commercial complex. Southfield Christian School is a private school in Southfield. This is the seat that Spivey had until he resigned earlier this year. Luke Londo has been serving the community of Hazel Park since 2021. Find your race in the . None of the . Soon after moving to Magnolia he joined the neighborhood association board. You can watch a replay on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/pontiaccityhall or on Youtube at www.youtube.com/cityofpontiaccityhall mfrasier@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Coretta Houge Proposal S would expand the budget-making authority to include citizen initiatives. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The winning Democrat will face one of the three Republicans running, Mark Ambrose of Bloomfield Township, Matthew DenOtter of Waterford and Gabi Grossbard of Southfield, in the fall. Southfield's northern border does not follow a single road, but lies approximately along Thirteen Mile Road. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. The Friday Five Feb. 23-26. . [18], In 2002 Southfield had 42,259 black people, the second-largest black population in Metro Detroit and third-largest in Michigan. Throughout her 30 years in public service, she supported Michigan students while serving on the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education, gathered communities together as Mayor of Southfield . Mayor's Office Mayor Mike Duggan Mike Duggan was elected Mayor of the City of Detroit on November 5, 2013, and re-elected to a second term on November 7, 2017. The electors of the city shall elect a City Council of five members, one of whom shall serve as Mayor, which Council shall constitute the legislative and governing body of the city and which shall have power and authority except as in this charter or by law providing otherwise, to exercise all powers conferred upon or possessed by the city, and Mayor Kenson J. Siver During the 2022 redistricting cycle, Lawrence's 14th district was eliminated as Detroit's congressional districts were radically reshuffled. 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.
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