If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today. Duggan was the clear favorite to win Tuesday's election after first winning in 2013 and taking over in January 2014. Ayers was about 3,000 votes behind, scoring 25% of the vote. In 1986 he was promoted to Director of Information Services and in 2004 to Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Penguicon has been held in Southfield regularly since 2014. Metro Detroit's regional sports network Bally Sports Detroit is in Southfield on 11 Mile and Evergreen roads. Southfield's per capita income in 2010 was $28,995. 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 . Here is the latest on where Detroit's other races and initiatives stand. Care In Action established a Michigan footprint in 2020. Update: Gabriela Santiago-Romero has 71 percent of the vote at 11:59 p.m. The city's clerk and treasurer are also popularly elected officials. Southfield is situated in Oakland County and is part of the Detroit Metro Area. The division accepts filings for office and petitions for recall, prepares and prints ballots, programs voting equipment, provides training to election officials and coordinates the certification of . As of 6 a.m., He has a 59-vote lead over Ross with all precincts reporting. Council is responsible for adopting the annual City budget, contracts, laws, ordinances and resolutions; approving purchases, zoning and planning requests; and granting permit and license fees. 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. 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. havene@villageofclarkston.org. All 623 precincts have reported their votes. 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. Polls. Welcome to the City of Southfield, "The Center of It All!" As a northern suburb of Detroit, Southfield shares part of its southern border with Detroit. State Senate District 8 was vacated when Peter Lucido was elected Macomb County Prosecutor in November of 2020. [1], Lawrence grew up in Detroit's northeast side, on Lumpkin Street. Also in the 1980s, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Historical Society. Telephone: (248) 796-5100 Age: 75 Current job: Mayor of Southfield Education: BA from Oakland University; MA and doctorate from Wayne State University About Ken Siver: I am a public servant; not a politician.Most people know me as Ken. All Rights Reserved. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination to unseat the longtime Republican incumbent, L. Brooks Patterson. mfrasier@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Coretta Houge Southfield uses the council-manager form of government, and thus is governed by a City Council consisting of seven council members. 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. Michael "Ari" Mandelbaum mmandelbaum@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150 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. lcrews@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5150, Myron Frasier WDET strives to make our journalism accessible to everyone. In the 1960s he organized community service activities and championed environmental causes. UPDATE: Calloway pulled away from McCalister by nearly 2,000 votes, claiming a 55% to 44% lead. 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Brenda Lawrence's Possible Exit Puts Black Detroit's Political Future In Doubt", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brenda_Lawrence&oldid=1137791713, This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 13:21. About Corner Place. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping gives the feel of Country Charm with Suburban Living! Most of what was left of the township was formally incorporated as a city on April 28, 1958, to protect it from annexation attempts by Detroit; whites who had migrated to the suburbs did not want to be associated with Detroit's expanding black community.[7]. For the latter Dr. Siver has chaired the annual Southfield Garden Walk for the past eight years. As a superdelegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, she endorsed U.S. As of 2022, the property is being redeveloped as a mixed-use residential and commercial complex. 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. [6] The first settlers came from nearby Birmingham and Royal Oak, Michigan, as well as New York and Vermont. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Her love for community involvement has been evident through her previous service as a volunteer in various capacities on the Parent Youth Guidance Commission, Oakland County United Way Advisory Committee, and Oakland County Aids Council. Sincerely, [citation needed] The headquarters of The Detroit Jewish News is in Southfield. Read More. 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. P.O. By 2013 there was a debate on how the property should be rezoned, and therefore reused. The Royal Oak Veterans Memorial near downtown was subjected to a move as the city planned to redesign the park. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,618.[5]. Published February 22, 2023. The population density was 2,984.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,152.4/km2). Tensions have occurred between existing middle-class blacks in Southfield and newcomers from Wayne County. 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. WDET is a community service of Wayne State University. More than 100 Fortune 500 companies have offices in Southfield. Roy McCalister is facing Angela Calloway. Genter won the Democratic nominations versus just one opponent. Eric graduated from the University of Michigan in 1971. Charles Kelley, who had been a real estate writer for the Detroit News, assisted his wife in bringing talented architects to the community to design many of the custom homes that are features of the community. dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews This Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. 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. In 1970, radio pioneer and entertainer Specs Howard founded the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield. Warren Weekly. Lawrence's husband is a United Auto Workers retiree from Ford Motor Company.[31]. 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. TheCity Treasureris accountable for all City monies, including taxes, assessments, license fees, and water bill payments. That was just after the city emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Not authorized by any candidate. In the seat vacated by Leland, Fred Durhal and Regina Ross are both running for the vote on the city council. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Title: Mayor. The City Clerk examines and audits all accounts and claims against the City and classifies, approves, signs, and records all vouchers for payment from budget accounts. [15], As with the national election results, the 2010 general election in Michigan saw strong turnout and enthusiasm by Republican voters. City Council. 2023 www.freep.com. He also supported Southfields first recycling program. 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. dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews Duggan assumed office in 2014. They need to do a build-out, so I'm sure that will take some time," he added. chouge@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Allyson Bettis [22] Lawrence won with 78% of the vote, Barr took 20%, Schwartz 1% and Boyle 1%. These are the stories that have gotten the most attention over the past few months and many of them are based in Detroit. On City Council he frequently chaired the Councils Board & Commissions subcommittee and Neighborhood Services Committee. As of 6 a.m. he had won more than 75% of the vote. Dr. Kenson J. Siver was sworn in as the sixth mayor of Southfield on November 16, 2015. 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 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 . abettis@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Irv M. Lowenberg 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". Major issues in the race were economic development, affordable housing, and police-community relations. Follow him on Twitter @JCReindl. In Metro Detroit, the polls are closed and the votes are already being tabulated for city council seats, mayoral races, and proposals that could have a major impact on your life. Also on the ballot is Tawnya Morris. The duties of the Mayor include serving as signatory on official city documents, bonds, notes and contracts; review and delivery of the annual budget to City Council with recommendations; providing information to City Council concerning the affairs of the city; and maintaining the power to veto ordinances, resolutions and City Council proceedings. Voting NO will side with the city. 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 . Lawrence's challenge to the polarizing Patterson was identified as the strongest challenge he faced in his six elections for County Executive. ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5100, Michael "Ari" Mandelbaum SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Every Election Day is important, even if you're not voting for a governor or presidential nominee - and the November 2, 2021 election could prove pivotal to the future of Southeast Michigan. With a daytime population nearing 175,000, 27 million square feet of office space, more than 10,000 businesses and over 100 Fortune 500 companies, Southfield is also Michigans undisputed business center. Ms. Garrett is the first state director and has grown the base across metro Detroit. He's running against current City Council Chairman Tim Wooley. Box 2055 Southfield, MI 48037-2055 Telephone: (248) 796-5100 Fax: (248) 796-5105 E-mail: ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com About the Mayor Mayor's Biography 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. Southfield, Michigan including Southfield Township, Franklin Mayors, Postmasters, Township Supervisors, Village Presidents Mayors of Southfield, 1958-2013(may be incomplete!) In 2003, an expanded and redesigned Southfield Public Library opened to the public on the Civic Center grounds, featuring state-of-the-art facilities. 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. 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. You can watch a replay on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/pontiaccityhall or on Youtube at www.youtube.com/cityofpontiaccityhall 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. The median age in the city was 42. The city council appoints a City Administrator, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city. The per capita income for the city was $28,096. Terms of Use | Online Privacy Policy. They bought their first home on Detroit's northwest side. The autonomous city of Lathrup Village is an enclave within Southfield. [7] Industries supported by the office include automotive, rolled steel, and tubular products. My sincere desire is to engage our citizens in the decisions of the City. Ms. Lawrence has also served on the Southfield Public School Board of Education as president, vice-president, and secretary. 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. [9] The office had 150 employees. 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. [10], Northland Center, one of the nation's first shopping malls, opened in Southfield in 1954 and closed in 2015. The Treasurer is elected to a four-year term. Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. 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 [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 the Democratic nominee for Congress, she faced Republican nominee Christina Conyers of Detroit in the November general election. [18], In 2002 Southfield had 42,259 black people, the second-largest black population in Metro Detroit and third-largest in Michigan. [11] She was reelected to a fourth term unopposed in 2013. He brings a wealth of community experience to the office of Mayor. Covisint, a cloud-computing company that was once a part of Compuware, left the building in 2015 for the Travelers Tower II building on Evergreen Road in Southfield. ltaylor@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5150, Nancy L.M. He is a past-president of that organization and current member of the Board of Directors. Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence is the first woman and first African American to serve as mayor of Southfield, Michigan. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. The population density was 2,730.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.4/km2). Update:The Associated Press reports Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has easily defeated attorney Anthony Adams to win a third four-year term leading the Motor City. We're thrilled," Siver said. Rochester Post. 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. 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. Warren Weekly. [19], Lawrence won the Democratic Party nomination on August 5, 2014, with 36% of the vote to Hobbs's 32%, Clarke's 31% and Foster's 1%. [20], As of 2001 many Chaldo-Assyrians live in Southfield; they are descended from the ancient Nineveh region of the Assyrian homeland in North Iraq. Southfield, MI 48076. Hamtramck: Challenger Amer Ghalib, 41, will become the city's first Arab American and Muslim mayor Tuesday as he unseated longtime, four-term Hamtramck Mayor Karen Majewski, 66, in unofficial. ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5100, Michael "Ari" Mandelbaum 2023 FOX Television Stations, The Associated Press reports Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has easily defeated attorney Anthony Adams. Of the city's 33,987 households, 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. The Democratic nominee for Oakland County Executive in 2008 and for lieutenant governor in 2010, she was elected U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district . Evergreen Hills Golf Course was added in 1972, and in 1978, a new public safety building, the Southfield Pavilion, and a new court building were added. In 1997, she was elected to serve on Southfield's City Council,[6] and in 1999 she was elected council president. [6] She was reelected in 2005 without opposition. Democrat Martin Genter is taking on Republican Douglas Wozniak. The Library Board is responsible for providing a wide range of library services for adults, children, senior citizens, students, and community organizations. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. He's running against Gary Woronchak, a former editor of Dearborn Press & Guide and state representative. E-mail:ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com. Southfield provides great educational opportunities from public, private, charter K-12, community/specialty trades, seven state and private colleges and universities. [3] Council Member Luke Londo. 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. In 2001 Eric became Executive Pastor of Woodside Bible Church. The city has several freeway interchanges connecting local roads to the freeways. But Conyers withdrew from the race and Christina Barr of Pontiac was chosen as the Republican nominee. Concerned with housing, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Non-Profit Housing Board in 2010. Peters won with 47%, to Clarke's 35%, Lawrence's 13%, and Waters's 3%. Luke Londo has been serving the community of Hazel Park since 2021. The Treasurer helps generate additional income through the investment of municipal funds with the assistance of an investment counselor. Farber Hebrew Day School Yeshivat Akiva is a private Jewish school in Southfield. The Mayor and City Council, Novi's elected officials, serve the community as part-time, volunteers without benefits. 2021 Oakland County election results. Mayor, Mayor Kenson J. Siver ilowenberg@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5200. This amendment gets into the budget-making in Detroit that is typically overseen by the mayor and city council. 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). 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. . Bookmark this page for confirmed results. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. There are a total of two State Senate seats up for grabs in the 2021 election. 2021 general election results for races in Troy, Novi, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Southfield and the rest of Oakland County. [29], The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for 775 acres of parks, nature preserves and open space and historic properties at 33 sites within the city.