Within that the three issues Oakland County faces are: WDET strives to make our journalism accessible to everyone. I am committed to be a part of that change. With the economy and jobs in the delicate state that they are in, it is more important than ever to elect leaders who will serve our community by enacting policies and laws that enable individuals, businesses and communities to prosper. I believe our tax dollars need to work for us first. Jenkins serves on the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees, which he was elected to in 2020. Mar. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? to help transition, say, an internal combustion engineer at Stellantis to the world of electric vehicles. 117 likes. Abraham also . First and foremost, we need to restore transparency to county government. To view the 2022 midterm Oakland County Board of Commissioners race, . I am running to ensure that the county anchors itself in fiscal responsibility, supporting our local businesses and keeping our residents safe. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a lifelong resident of White Lake Township. Sponsored Oakland County Mental Health grant for Oakland Schools, which provides $175,000 to each school district in the county to address students mental health needs. Our goals are where we place our money in the budget. I also am a strong supporter of Detroit City FC and all species of bees. Oakland Community College is governed by a seven-person Board of Trustees. Our ability to thrive as a county through changing social and economic times depends on creating good policies that support affordable housing, public transportation, job opportunities and support for small businesses. OCRP EVENTS. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the appointments of Colleen Ochoa Peters, of Bloomfield Hills, and Stefen J. Welch, of Detroit, to the Oakland University Board of Trustees. Precinct Delegates reject Ronna McDaniels. I have worked on and passed a balanced three-year budget, which has ensured that Oakland County has a AAA bond rating saving the residents millions in interest costs. He will work with cities, townships and villages to make sure they have the services they require and to ensure policies benefit our residents. Oakland Community College Trustees (vote for not more than two) Bob Storc; . The pandemic identified many areas to county officials that needed more attention. 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. Too much work is done behind closed doors and delegated to agencies that are not directly accountable to the people. Oakland County, Michigan / Board of Commissioners. Almost all the Oakland County residents I discussed with (whether they are Democrats or Republicans) are concerned about the lack of transparency and the ongoing speeding that put more tax burden on families. 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. What are your accomplishments as commissioner? Trustees serve as volunteers and are not paid. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? I have been appointed to Oxford Township Planning Commission since 2014. Each candidate is given an opportunity to provide biographical information and to answer a number of questions on issues important to the office being sought. Politics was a growing passion of mine starting in my college years. Member Milford, Highland, Wixom & South Lyon Historical Societies, Highland White Lake Business Owners Assoc. Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview. I currently work at the Michigan State House of Representatives where I am the Chief of Staff for Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills). Established a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes during the 2022 boating season, Created a new policy requiring Oakland County restaurant inspection reports to be available in a searchable and easily accessible online database, Published Oakland Countys Blueprint for Successful Aging, in partnership with AAA1B, which identifies strategies for creating age-friendly communities while identifying unmet needs and gaps in current services, Founded the Native Plant Initiative that provided residents with native plant kits to restore damage caused by invasive and non-native plant species while promoting the benefits of native gardens, Created Oakland Together Lifeline Program that provided residents in selected senior living facilities Amazon Echo Show devices (and training) to stay connected with family and friends throughout the pandemic, Launched the Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose Program, featuring two solar powered mobile boat cleaning stations to empower water enthusiasts to be active participants in the fight to protect our lakes and waterways from the spread and introduction of aquatic invasive species, Married to Pam and 30-plus year resident South Lyon; Past Chair-SEMCOG and current delegate to SEMCOG. Their future success will depend on detailed recovery plans that address these challenges. He told The Oaklandside he's running because he's passionate about resolving inequities and providing . 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 . Abraham, 46, is a certified public accountant and resident of Royal Oak. Some of my proudest accomplishments are bringing more money to provide more mental health services to all residents. Current job: Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Berkley, Education: Graduated from Walled Lake Central High School (1999), Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Leadership & Diversity from Grand Valley State University (2003), Master of Public Administration from Oakland University (2008), Post-Masters Certificate in Local Government Management from Oakland University (2011). 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Accessible physical infrastructure things like stormwater runoff mitigation, clean water, facility upgrades for people to age in place, housing that is attainable, Accessible human infrastructure things to improve our quality of life, child care, certifications to enable people to earn high wages, affordable water and other utilities, Enabling long-term competitiveness things like supports for small businesses, preparing for climate changes effects on our communities, laying a foundation of government programming to help people thrive, Created our child care scholarship program, to help working families, Championed creation of Housing Trust Fund, to make our communities more inclusive, Sponsored creation of Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in South Oakland, new Health Clinic in Hazel Park, homeless shelter to be built in south end, Passed Critical Home Repair fund to help seniors age in place, Led the creation of the Critical Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program to help our communities re: infrastructure, Supported the creation of the Office of Sustainability. 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. In 2008 I ran for the Oxford Township Board of Trustees and was elected to a four-year term and then transitioned into the county commissioner role in 2012. Gretchen Whitmer signed the wrong bill into law. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I have a diverse background so I can relate to others. Amy is past President and co-founder for Impact100 Oakland County and has lived in this area since 2010. We have worked closely and will continue to work with our mental health agencies to develop new programs that reflect our changing environment. In addition, I stay in touch with local units of government to try and assist them to help all residents. I am in the process now of administering assistance through the American recovery funds to schools, nonprofits, residents and businesses. I will make sure that the county commission abides by that legitimate (well-founded) need. Oakland County was one of the three counties that paid Highland Parks water bill for years when Highland Park refused to pay its own bill. Funding for feasibility study for training and dispatch facility in Oakland County Sheriff and Homeland Security teams. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at . CONTACT THE OCRP. Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Our summers have been full of travel softball for the last eight years and will soon transition to college sports. Why are you running for the Board of Commissioners? As Ive attended the local commission meetings I have watched as Sheriff Bouchard has repeatedly asked for more funding for training facilities for his officers and other basic necessities and the commission has repeatedly declined to approve the sheriffs department request. Addressing climate change in our county is key. Joshua Merchant. Each district is eligible to receive another $175,000 if the district matches the second amount. I am seeking re-election to continue the projects I have been working on over my last term. As a sitting member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners since 2018, I currently serve as the Majority Caucus Chair, Chair of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, Chair of the Healthy Aging Ad Hoc Committee, and I am a member of the Public Health and Safety Committee. 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. County government is not supposed to be about power, its supposed to be about responsibility. CHEYENNE - The Laramie County School District 1 at-large trustees race is hotly contested, as five candidates vie for one seat on the board. I attended Oakland University, where I earned a bachelors degree in history and then my paralegal certificate. The Oakland County Bar Foundation (OCBF) promotes and funds programs designed to increase access, affordability, and understanding of the law and legal system. Our youth are the future of our communities, and we need to have incentives to retain them in Oakland County. Lyon, Huron Valley & Lakes Area Chambers. The OCBF is proud to partner with the Oakland County Bar Association . The need for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leadership is to examine the conditions of the work environment and actively work to remove barriers that hinder residents and employees in the county. At the county level, the work we do has real effects right here where we live. As vice chair of the commission I am committed to working across party lines to offer the best programs to all our residents. Your money is best to be in your pocket versus the governments. Working with the Executive branch, our current budget is structurally balanced, and includes a 25% Rainy Day Fund and a 5% Emergency Fund. With the exception of one year teaching English to high school . Why are funds going only to so called crisis centers as Planned Parenthood when there are other local pregnancy crisis centers based in Oakland County? I am running to emphasize the need for empathy in our community and to expand racial, social, economic and environmental justice. I love where I grew up, think its a great place to live, and I have the experience and know-how to help it continue to be so. Taxpayer funds are being wasted by the commission such as $3 million to the job-killing World Economic Fund, which will likely steal jobs from Oakland County rather than create. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less: I am a native Michigander, married and graduate of the University of Michigan. The people flourish only when they are in control of their own destiny, not when they are serfs of the state. Gained approval for additional resources for Prosecutor and Sheriffs office for ongoing support to investigate threats throughout Oakland County after the Nov. 30. Water and development. Board of Trustees 333 East 8th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 466-7203 Fax: (510) 466-0604 ; Peralta Community College District . . Mental health issue, human trafficking and regional transportation issues are equally on my agenda. 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