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. Warren Weekly. You can track results for elections in Southeast Michigan in this article. As a public media institution, we maintain our journalistic integrity through independent support from readers like you. She was unopposed for the Democratic nomination to unseat the longtime Republican incumbent, L. Brooks Patterson. The City Clerk is in charge of administering elections and providing records from City Council meetings. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Title: Mayor. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. 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. Detroit has two citywide at-large council seats. 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. In 2003, an expanded and redesigned Southfield Public Library opened to the public on the Civic Center grounds, featuring state-of-the-art facilities. [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. Voting NO will side with the city. News Sports. Yet while many metro area communities were not . Kenson Siver is a true Southfield enthusiast. [citation needed] In the 1950s, cities and villages began to incorporate within the township, including Lathrup Village in 1950, and Beverly Hills in 1957. Kenson J. Siver Southfield is the broadcast media center for the Detroit area, with studios and broadcast facilities for several television stations, including WXYZ-TV, WJBK, WKBD-TV, WMYD-TV, WWJ-TV, and City Cable 15. She then earned her bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.[3]. The Southfield Pavilion welcomes thousands of visitors each year to special events, festivals and trade shows. They bought their first home on Detroit's northwest side. Duggan assumed office in 2014. The city council appoints a City Administrator, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city. [15], As with the national election results, the 2010 general election in Michigan saw strong turnout and enthusiasm by Republican voters. He and his wife moved to Hazel Park in 2016, and further grew their roots in 2019 when they purchased their home. As the Democratic nominee for Congress, she faced Republican nominee Christina Conyers of Detroit in the November general election. [10], She successfully sought a third term as mayor in 2009, defeating former Councilwoman Sylvia Jordan with nearly 80 percent of the vote. As a councilwoman, Ms. Lawrence gained experience in managing a multi-million dollar budget and demonstrated fiscal responsibility. The city is bounded to the south by Eight Mile Road, its western border is Inkster Road, and to the east it is bounded by Greenfield Road. Council members are elected at large to four-year terms, with the low vote-getter in each election receiving a two-year term. Also on the ballot is Tawnya Morris. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Ms. Garrett is the first state director and has grown the base across metro Detroit. Councilwoman Raquel Castaeda-Lpez opted not to run in 2021. The city of Dearborn has the chance to elect its first Arab-American Mayor in Democratic State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud. 0:57. State Senate District 28 on the state's west side around Grand Rapids and Wyoming has also been vacant since November of 2020 when Peter MacGregor (R) was elected Kent County Treasurer. He is a past-president of that organization and current member of the Board of Directors. 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. Incumbent Mike Duggan and Anthony Adams ran in the general election for mayor of Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 2021. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at (248) 858-0563. The Treasurer also administers the Police and Fire Retirement Fund and serves as ex-officio member of several City boards and commissions. 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. Northland Mall was built in Southfield, 10 miles from downtown Detroit. UPDATE: Tate was winning with 74% of the vote by 6 a.m. over Larsosa. 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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. [10], Northland Center, one of the nation's first shopping malls, opened in Southfield in 1954 and closed in 2015. This is the seat that Spivey had until he resigned earlier this year. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. View election results for Southfield mayor and clerk. 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. Proposal R would establish a reparations task force and was introduced by Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield. Corner Place Apartments offers 1 to 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 1100 to 1800 sq.ft., we also offer 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes that are 1800 sq . Penguicon has been held in Southfield regularly since 2014. The largest industries in Southfield, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,657 people), Manufacturing (5,610 people), and Retail Trade (3,378 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,239), Manufacturing ($57,545), and Public Administration ($53,549). 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. The city had 76,618 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. No results match your search. 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). UPDATE: The vote had been split down the line for much of the evening, though as of 6 a.m., it looked like Detroit voters had rejected the proposal by a 53% - 46% no to yes vote. HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION. He was re-elected to the City Council in 2005, 2009 and 2013. I invite you to continue your tour through our Web site and recommend that you visit each of our department Web pages. She took the most votes in Oakland County, carrying Southfield, Pontiac and Oak Park, as well as Royal Oak Township. WDETis committed to bringing you accurate information about the races and will do so on-air and online when election results areavailable. Update: City Council Chair Tim Woolley appears to be the next Taylor Mayor. [9] The office had 150 employees. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. Email (ccfournier@romi.gov) Background. Most prominently, "The Lodge" freeway connects downtown Detroit to "The Mixing Bowl," the sprawling interchange of I-696, US 24, M-10, Lahser Road, and Franklin Road, all of which are in Southfield. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,618.[5]. If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today. The city is home to Audacys Detroit studios. No statewide Democratic candidates were successful in 2010.[16]. From 1977 to 1986 he was on a split assignment teaching journalism at Southfield High School and serving as the Southfield Public Schools Community Relations Officer. She is a recipient of the "2004 Wand Award" for breaking new frontiers for women and minorities, the Jewish War Veterans-State of Michigan "Brotherhood Award", the Leadership Detroit "Challenging the Process" award, the ABWA Millennium Chapter "Woman of the Year Award", the Detroit Historical Society's "Enterprising Women", Leadership Oakland's 2004 Distinguished Leadership & Future Leaders Award for Exemplary Leadership, and the "Black Women Achiever Award". This Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. whose hometown is Southfield, Michigan. 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. Sumitomo Corporation operates the Detroit Office in Suite 1450 at 27777 Franklin Road. She served as president, vice president, and secretary of the board. UPDATE: With 81% of the vote, this proposal appears to be passing. She has served on the Southfield City Council, where she was elected president in 1999. The area that became Southfield was settled by John Daniels in 1823. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. In 1970, radio pioneer and entertainer Specs Howard founded the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield. During the 2022 redistricting cycle, Lawrence's 14th district was eliminated as Detroit's congressional districts were radically reshuffled. The company shrunk as the years went on and its core business gradually declined, employing just under 4,500 worldwide in 2013 with roughly 1,200 in Detroit. Eric raised his family in Clarkston and purchased his first home here in 1973. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. They are the parents of Michael and Michelle, both graduates of Southfield public schools, and have a granddaughter, Asya. 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. 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. Southfield voters will cast their ballots for mayor and city clerk. Elections are held biennially in odd-numbered years. The Royal Oak Veterans Memorial near downtown was subjected to a move as the city planned to redesign the park. Peters won with 47%, to Clarke's 35%, Lawrence's 13%, and Waters's 3%. 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. Veterans pushed against the move and filed a proposal to allow citizens to vote. 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. [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%. The mayor said he is unware of how many employees Compuware has or plans to bring to Southfield, or precisely why the company is making this move. Lawrence was the first candidate to submit signatures to the state in order to be on the August primary ballot, doing so in March. Awards and honors include: Dr. Siver holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland University and a Masters and doctorate from Wayne State University. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. Bookmark this page for confirmed results. Professionally, Lawrence worked for the federal government for 30 years in the United States Postal Service. The city is home to the Southfield Town Center complex, which includes five connected office buildings. 1972: There were originally two high schools in the district, Southfield and Southfield-Lathrup, but they were consolidated after the 201516 school year. 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 racial makeup of the city was 70.3% African American, 24.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. mfrasier@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Coretta Houge 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). 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. Decision 2021. [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. 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. He has continually served the Task Force in a number of roles including president, treasurer, school liaison and editor of the Task Forces 30th anniversary book, The Drum Major Beat:The Audacity to Make a Difference. Mayor Lawrence has been a community advocate for many years, both as an elected official and local citizen. The city also had the area's sole Chaldean retirement home.[21]. Lawrence's husband is a United Auto Workers retiree from Ford Motor Company.[31]. Luke Londo has been serving the community of Hazel Park since 2021. 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. He's running against Gary Woronchak, a former editor of Dearborn Press & Guide and state representative. The Mayor, who serves a four-year term, is responsible for reviewing the annual budget prepared by the City Administrator and presents it, with his recommendations, to City Council for their approval. The Elections Division is responsible for the supervision and certification of all elections that take place within the county. 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 Scroll down for details on each race we're following. We're thrilled," Siver said. They need to do a build-out, so I'm sure that will take some time," he added. Dr. Siver is proud to be a founding member of the Southfield Martin Luther King Task Force. Mayor Lawrence claims to be committed to diversity in the city of Southfield. Southfield was surveyed in 1817 according to the plan by Michigan territorial governor Lewis Cass. Polls are now closed across most of Michigan, with the exception of four counties in the Upper Peninsula, but here in Southeast Michigan. Fax: (248) 796-5105 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. [29] On January 4, 2022, Lawrence announced that she would retire, becoming the 25th Democrat to do so that cycle. 1:46. mfrasier@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Coretta Houge Patterson won reelection 58%-42%. mmandelbaum@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Linnie Taylor City Council Special Meeting Monday, March 06, 2023 06:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076. The mayor of Southfield said Thursday that Detroit-based Compuware is definitely relocating workers to his suburban city, although he isn't sure whether the company intends to fully pull out of 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. Former FOX 2 reporter ML Elrick is taking on Latisha Johnson. 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. 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. There are numerous ball fields, tennis and handball courts, picnic areas and shelters. Clarke's home in Detroit was drawn into the neighboring 13th district, but he opted to follow most of his constituents into the 14th. He has worked for many Democratic candidates and causes over the years. [11] She was reelected to a fourth term unopposed in 2013. 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.
