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. Incumbent Scott Benson is not facing an opponent. 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. She was the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Southfield in 2001. Before her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015. I invite you to continue your tour through our Web site and recommend that you visit each of our department Web pages. With all 13 precincts in, Woolley has 50.7 percent of the vote to Democratic State Rep. Alex Garza's 40 percent. It would also be treated by police as the lowest of law enforcementpriorities. 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. 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. Proposal S would expand the budget-making authority to include citizen initiatives. Southfield's per capita income in 2010 was $28,995. "I don't know that it's totally sunk in . . Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, City Council Procedures Request for Recognition Form. Dr. Siver is the author of three local histories, Southfield Faces the Crucial Decades:The Development of a Suburb & Its School System in the Years Following World War II (1987), A Brief History of Southfield (for elementary school students 1991) and Southfield:The History of Our City in its 50th Year (2009). Local communities across the region head to the polls on November 2 to cast their ballots for city officials and local proposals. 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. [7] This is the seat that Spivey had until he resigned earlier this year. [8] As mayor, she was invited by the United States House Committee on Oversight and Reform in 2008 to represent United States mayors in testimony about the mortgage crisis and its effect on American communities. Southfield's northern border does not follow a single road, but lies approximately along Thirteen Mile Road. The city has several freeway interchanges connecting local roads to the freeways. Dr. Siver has been an involved citizen since first moving here. He's running against current City Council Chairman Tim Wooley. 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. Professionally, Lawrence worked for the federal government for 30 years in the United States Postal Service. On the former he nominated scores of citizens to serve on various city commissions. 0:57. [2] The current Mayor of Detroit is Mike Duggan (nonpartisan). 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. Courtade won the primary with 61% of the Democratic vote while Huizenga won the GOP nomination with 33.8% of the vote. Email (ccfournier@romi.gov) Background. [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. 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. 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. The main branch of the River Rouge runs through Southfield. 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. Southfield is home to over 780 acres (3.2km2) of parkland and a nationally recognized public school district.[who?]. Southfield voters will cast their ballots formayor and city clerk. 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. P.O. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping gives the feel of Country Charm with Suburban Living! The median income for a household in the city was $51,802, and the median income for a family was $64,543. 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. The name of the building was then changed from the Compuware Building to One Campus Martius. The City Clerk is in charge of administering elections and providing records from City Council meetings. Here's a look at some of the other races in Detroit tonight including some tight City Council races. The Chaldean Federation of America, an umbrella organization for most regional Chaldean groups, is in Southfield. a citizen may respond to questions posed to him or her by the Mayor or members of the Council . Sollars is running a write-in campaign. Sincerely, Yet while many metro area communities were not . For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. Southfield is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. 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. a programme designed to promote reading literacy in the city of Southfield; Annual Flower Day; City-wide Blood Drive; and Today's Woman-a cable show featuring respected women in and around Southfield. [30], Lawrence is married to McArthur Lawrence. whose hometown is Southfield, Michigan. He retired from the Southfield Public Schools in 2011 but continues to serve as a school volunteer. 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. Elections & Voting. 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. Ken Siver. The separate city of Lathrup Village sits as an enclave in the eastern part of the city, completely surrounded by Southfield. Duggan was the clear favorite to. chouge@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Allyson Bettis Mykale (Kelly) Garrett - Brief Bio Ms. Kelly Garrett currently serves as Mayor of Lathrup Village, making her the first African American in the position. 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. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. The racial makeup of the city was 54.22% African American, 38.83% White, 3.09% Asian, 0.20% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. 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. [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. Submit application to: Southfield City Clerk's Office, 26000 Evergreen Road P.O. As of 6 a.m. he had won more than 75% of the vote. If you value WDET as your source of news, music and conversation, please make a gift today. Southfield Public Schools operates area public schools. Southfield voters will cast their ballots for mayor and city clerk. Paid for by International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). [21] The district has a history of voting heavily for Democratic candidates. 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. Box 2055 , Southfield, Michigan, 48037-2055, US. The city had 76,618 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. As of 6 a.m., He has a 59-vote lead over Ross with all precincts reporting. Title: Mayor. In 2008 she was elected Vice President (Policy) of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors, having served as a Michigan delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. 10 March 2008: Brenda Lawrence is a long-time resident of the city of Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence represented Detroit, Southfield and other cities in Oakland and Wayne counties in Congress from 2015 and 2023. He also coordinated the annual Southfield National Volunteer Day from 1996 to 2013. Last but not least, Brenda Lawrence, Mayor of Southfield Michigan, who is the first African American mayor of the city of Southfield and has been serving in this position for twelve years. 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 . Webinar ID: 546 088 3579 Password: Lathrup2023 CLICK HERE: Online Link . 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. Welcome to the City of Southfield, "The Center of It All!" She was raised by her grandparents after her mother died when she was three years old. 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. 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. Update: Community volunteer Latisha Johnson held a commanding lead with 60 percent of the vote as of 6 a.m. Elrick had just 39%. 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. Farber Hebrew Day School Yeshivat Akiva is a private Jewish school in Southfield. The city also had the area's sole Chaldean retirement home.[21]. The Friday Five Feb. 23-26. . (WDIV) Track live election results for Oak Park in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Kenson J. Siver The Southfield Library Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor for three year terms. [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. 2021 general election results for races in Troy, Novi, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, Southfield and the rest of Oakland County. Ayers won the primary with 400 more votes than Young. 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. The Treasurer helps generate additional income through the investment of municipal funds with the assistance of an investment counselor. [10], She successfully sought a third term as mayor in 2009, defeating former Councilwoman Sylvia Jordan with nearly 80 percent of the vote. nbanks@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Daniel Brightwell We're thrilled," Siver said. State Senate District 8 was vacated when Peter Lucido was elected Macomb County Prosecutor in November of 2020. 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. There are soccer fields, play lots and sand volleyball courts throughout the city. Visitors flock to Southfield for a variety of reasons. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Other activities followed. Roy McCalister is facing Angela Calloway. That was just after the city emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. 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. Donald L. Swanson1958-61 S. James Clarkson1961-67 Norman Feder1969-72 Donald F. Fracassi1972-2001 Brenda L. Lawrence2001- Events and Candidates(may be incomplete!) [22] Students living in parts of Northern Southfield attend schools in the Birmingham City School District, while students living in the southeast corner of Southfield attend schools in the Oak Park School District. They campaigned around the state promoting a "Main Street Agenda" with emphasis on their shared backgrounds as mayors. Councilmember James Tate Jr. (first elected in 2017) is being challenged by Krystal Larsosa. 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. Southfield Christian School is a private school in Southfield. [19], As of 2011, many African Americans from Detroit were moving into Southfield and other suburbs of Oakland and Macomb counties. Eric raised his family in Clarkston and purchased his first home here in 1973. Find your race in the . The population density was 2,730.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.4/km2). Voting NO will side with the city. 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. 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. Kenson Siver was elected Southfield's new mayor Tuesday, defeating Sylvia Jordan 7,119 votes to 5,350 votes, according to unofficial election results. There are a total of two State Senate seats up for grabs in the 2021 election. 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. Southfield Public Library operates public libraries in the city.Providence Medical Center offers residency training in various fields of medicine. The per capita income for the city was $28,096. The Consulate of Macedonia in Detroit is in the Southfield Town Center,[11] and the Consulate of Iraq in Detroit is in Southfield.[12]. [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. Southfield Town Center also didn't respond. dbrightwell@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Lloyd Crews Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has won his third term by a landslide over challenger Anthony Adams. You. [6] In late 2011, Lawrence announced she would be running in the newly redrawn 14th congressional district. Southfield Mayor Ken Siver on Thursday told the Free Press that he has spoken with leasing agents for Southfield Town Center and learned that Compuware plans to occupy about 11,000 square. They bought their first home on Detroit's northwest side. In 2001 Dr. Siver was elected to the Southfield City Council. 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. [9] The office had 150 employees. 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. He cares deeply about the city and its people. 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. Since becoming mayor, Ms. Lawrence has initiated the following community programs: The Mayor's Walk community health program; Mayor's Roundtable-a citizen driven forum where residents can discuss one-on-one topics of concern; Southfield Reads! City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Duggan assumed office in 2014. The area that became Southfield was settled by John Daniels in 1823. Southfield City Centre was created in 1992 as a special assessment district, and was originally planned to improve pedestrian amenities and facilitate economic development. lcrews@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5150, Myron Frasier He and his wife moved to Hazel Park in 2016, and further grew their roots in 2019 when they purchased their home. Dr. Kenson J. Siver was sworn in as the sixth mayor of Southfield on November 16, 2015. 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. Incumbent Mike Duggan and Anthony Adams ran in the general election for mayor of Detroit, Michigan, on November 2, 2021. 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. [30][31], Smith, Natalie Jill. City of Southfield,26000 Evergreen Road,Southfield, MI 48076(248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Southfield is situated in Oakland County and is part of the Detroit Metro Area. 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. She started as a letter carrier and later worked in human resources management; she retired in 2008. Industries supported by the office include automotive, rolled steel, and tubular products. Mayor Lawrence claims to be committed to diversity in the city of Southfield. She assumed office on January 3, 2015. Mayor Fournier was first elected to the Royal Oak city commission in 2011 and has been serving as Mayor since 2016. As a public media institution, we maintain our journalistic integrity through independent support from readers like you. There were originally two high schools in the district, Southfield and Southfield-Lathrup, but they were consolidated after the 201516 school year. He was re-elected to the City Council in 2005, 2009 and 2013. E-mail:ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com. City Council. He currently serves as the president of that board and is proud to have led the effort to totally renovate and update River Park Place and McDonnell Towers. 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. The Clerk is elected to a four-year term. She served as president, vice president, and secretary of the board. They are the parents of Michael and Michelle, both graduates of Southfield public schools, and have a granddaughter, Asya. Follow him on Twitter @JCReindl. No results match your search. 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. . Representatives for BMC Compuware did not respond to messages for comment Thursday. You can watch a replay on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/pontiaccityhall or on Youtube at www.youtube.com/cityofpontiaccityhall 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. 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. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 26.28 square miles (68.06km2), of which 26.27 square miles (68.04km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03km2) (0.04%) is water.[13]. 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. Luke Londo has been serving the community of Hazel Park since 2021. Among the founders were the Heth, Stephens, Harmon, McClelland and Thompson families. 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. Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. As of that year, the largest Chaldean church, by number of congregants, was based here. lcrews@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5150, Myron Frasier The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.01. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The recent tours have been in partnership with DoCoMoMo (Documentation & Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighborhoods of the Modern Movement). She was re-elected unopposed in 2005 and is said to be considering a run for county executive this year. In the 1960s he organized community service activities and championed environmental causes. Although it was expected that Clarke would convincingly win the portion of Detroit within the district, where he lives and had previously held public office, Lawrence was competitive in the city and won more votes than all other candidates from voters who cast their ballot on Election Day in Detroit.[20]. Veterans pushed against the move and filed a proposal to allow citizens to vote. In 1970, radio pioneer and entertainer Specs Howard founded the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield. He is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as showcasing "The Friendly City . Hudson department store. Brenda Lawrence is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 14th congressional district from 2015 to 2023. 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. Location. With residents from a rich array of cultural, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, Southfields wide variety of eating establishments offer the best in Asian, Italian, African-American, Middle Eastern, Jewish and continental cuisine. City Council study meetings are generally held at 6 p.m. and regular council meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. All regular meetings are cablecast live on City Cable 15 and can be streamed on this website. 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 . You can track results for elections in Southeast Michigan in this article. 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. 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 . The Southfield Fire Department was formed on April 6, 1942, and the Southfield Police Department in 1953. TheCity Treasureris accountable for all City monies, including taxes, assessments, license fees, and water bill payments. Throughout this story, you'll see links to the county results but we're using this page to feature the races of the most interest to Metro Detroiters. Clarke's home in Detroit was drawn into the neighboring 13th district, but he opted to follow most of his constituents into the 14th. Democrat Keith Courtade will take on RepublicanMark Huizenga for the seat. McCampbell is the communications director for Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, after he picked up 15.3 percent of the vote in August. In May 2013, Peters announced that he would not be running for reelection in 2014. Update:By 11:59 p.m., Wozniak appears ready to clinch the seat with 61.9% of the vote with all precincts reporting. [citation needed], Lawrence served as a Michigan delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. [10], Northland Center, one of the nation's first shopping malls, opened in Southfield in 1954 and closed in 2015. Police investigate after drivers report being hit by ice chunks. (WDIV) Michigan's 2021 General Election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with hundreds of jurisdictions holding races. The population density was 2,984.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,152.4/km2). Soon after moving to Magnolia he joined the neighborhood association board. A past president, vice president, secretary of the Magnolia Board, Dr. Siver has been the neighborhoods treasurer and membership chair since 1995. She is recognized for originating several community The mainframe computer software company, at one point the largest tech firm in Michigan, built the landmark building in the early 2000s when it moved its headquarters (and more than 3,000 people) to Detroit from Farmington Hills under the leadership of co-founder Peter Karmanos Jr. Southfield Mayor Ken Siver on Thursday told the Free Press that he has spoken with leasing agents for Southfield Town Center and learned that Compuware plans to occupy about 11,000 square feet of office space in the 28-story 2000 Town Center tower. Awards and honors include: Dr. Siver holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland University and a Masters and doctorate from Wayne State University. Compuware could leave downtown Detroit for Southfield, Dan Gilbert's organization now $64M over budget for new Wayne County jail. Ms. Garrett also currently serves as Mayor of Lathrup . For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The inclusive suburb: Southfield's long history of intentional integration. 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. A transmitter for WDIV-TV is in the city; it is the only television station based in downtown Detroit. 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. About Corner Place. He has lived and worked in Southfield since 1967. 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 .
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