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Ferndale voted Nov. 5 to reject a Headlee operating millage, and the city now will look to gather more input from residents on how to move forward to find a way to support the city’s police, fire and recreation facilities, and the city’s operations.
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Ferndale’s proposal to restore its Headlee operating millage has been denied by voters.
On the ballot for the Nov. 5 election in Ferndale were two proposals, including one that would reset the city’s general operating millage back to 20 mills. This proposal was rejected by Ferndale voters. Of the 11,655 total votes cast, 6,289 people voted no, which rep-
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will start working as Berkley’s city manager Dec. 2. VanVleck, who lives in Berkley, said that if the opportunity arose, she wanted to work in the city.
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BERKLEY — Berkley’s next city manager is excited to get started in her new role next month.
On Dec. 2, Crystal VanVleck will begin her tenure as Berkley’s city manager. She officially was selected by the City Council on Oct. 7, and her contract was approved later that month.
VanVleck, a resident of Berkley, said that even prior to moving to the city, she thought it was a place that she’d be inter-
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OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.
Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term as the county executive. The salary for this position is $221,336.
The Democratic incumbent, David Coulter, won with 416,742 votes (56.68%).
His Republican opponent, Nik Gjonaj, received 317,444 votes (43.18%).
There were 1,051 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.
Coulter, 64, has been the Oakland County executive since 2019. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Ferndale from 2010 to 2019, and on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2010. He has been a Ferndale resident for 33 years.
“By working across party lines, I have made balancing the budget and preserving
Oakland County’s AAA bond rating a top priority. I have also secured key investments in public safety, water quality and educational opportunities,” Coulter told C & G Newspapers in his election profile. “We are working to lower costs by making housing more affordable, improving public transportation, expanding mental health services and protecting women’s health care.”
Gjonaj did not respond to profile questionnaires or immediately return a request for comment by press time. According to his campaign website, Gjonaj is a Detroit native who was born and raised in a union household to Albanian immigrants. He currently works in the insurance industry.
He campaigned on strengthening support for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and cutting government spending at the county while reducing property taxes. A stated top priority was directing more resources to schools and mental health services.
Neither candidate answered a request for comment by press time Nov. 6.
Two candidates competed for a four-
year term as the county sheriff. The salary for this position is $170,295.
The Republican incumbent, Michael Bouchard, prevailed with 445,165 votes (60.25%).
The Democratic challenger, Amrit Kohli, came up short at 292,454 votes (39.58%).
There were 1,248 unassigned write-in votes, accounting for 0.17%.
Prior to his current role as sheriff, Bouchard, 68, also served as a state senator, state representative and on the Beverly Hills Village Council. He has lived in Bloomfield for eight years.
In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Bouchard previously said that as sheriff, “My top goal is to ensure the safety and security of everyone in Oakland County. I will continue to focus on keeping kids and our schools safe, reducing crime, improving emergency response times, enhancing mental health resources in law enforcement, and boosting training. By building strong community partnerships and investing in cutting-edge training and technology, we’ll protect our neighborhoods while maintain-
ing the trust and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office. Public safety is not partisan.”
He did not answer a request for additional comment at press time Nov. 6.
His opponent, Kohli, 50, said in an interview that he originally wanted other Democrats to run, and that at one point he planned to drop off the ballot. But when it was too late to make that change, he decided he would continue to make himself available as an option.
A Ferndale resident since 2006 — during which time there was a 10-year stay working in politics in Oakland, Calif., returning in 2011 — Kohli is a musician and software engineer with a cybersecurity degree. He ran on issues such as incarceration reform, including jail debt forgiveness so that inmates aren’t billed for their time there, reduced cost of commissary so third-party vendors don’t overcharge for basic items while in jail, and reduced cost of collect calls out of jail, which he said are too expensive for family members receiving them.
He also ran on a promise of police reform.
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The Berkley School District officially has begun its bond work for the school year.
Berkley Schools broke ground on Oct. 28 for this season’s bond work, which will take place at Pattengill Elemen-
tary, Burton Elementary and Berkley High schools.
At Pattengill and Burton, both schools will be getting multipurpose rooms that also act as cafeteria additions.
Superintendent Scott Francis said that the district is excited about the additions, as they’ll provide the schools with their own spaces to eat lunch.
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BERKLEY — Nicole Meisner’s athletic career has always revolved around family — sometimes without her even knowing.
After an impressive college and high school career, the former University of Detroit Mercy track star and Berkley High School graduate was inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 29 at The J in West Bloomfield. Meisner, who was recommended for the induction by longtime family friend Harry Glanz, was inducted alongside Nathan Edmunds, Eric Fishman, Jacob Friedman and Eric Weberman.
“It was amazing,” Meisner said. “I had never been to one before, so it was my first time. This is my biggest accomplishment, and it was amazing to see and hear the other people, who were also awarded, to speak.
“First, expose the count of lawsuits filed against and won against the Sheriff’s Office for wrongful deaths, as well as drug overdose statistics and incidents of police violence, and how many officers were involved in those incidents. I would want to expose whatever I can, legally,” Kohli said. “Really, I want more insight into any violence happening with the Sheriff’s Office, because we simply don’t know. And then we should modify policy so it’s harder for police to use excessive force.”
Two candidates ran for one four-year term as the county’s prosecuting attorney, a position that pays a salary of $191,281.
The Democrat incumbent, Karen McDonald, received 419,935 votes (57.63%), while her Republican opponent, Scott Farida, received 307,681 votes (42.23%).
There were 1,000 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.
Prior to her current role as prosecuting attorney, McDonald, 54, served as a judge in the Oakland County Circuit Court. She has
been a resident of Birmingham for 16 years.
In her election profile for C & G Newspapers, McDonald said that her goals are “keeping Oakland County safe by working with law enforcement to keep dangerous criminals off the streets” and “holding criminals accountable, including the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, while also fighting for justice for crime victims and their families,” as well as focusing resources on groups addressing gun violence, human trafficking and hate crimes.
In an email Nov. 6, McDonald said, “I’m grateful to all of the people who supported and voted for me. I’m humbled and thankful that hundreds of thousands of Oakland County voters have again put their trust in me. The prosecutor plays a critical role in keeping the community safe, and I am committed to ensuring justice for all.”
Farida, 34, an attorney who has lived in West Bloomfield for about 30 years, said in his election profile that he wants to “depoliticize prosecution” and refocus the prosecutor’s office on matters of public safety and victim advocacy.
“Every single person in our community, regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation or any other identifier, has the right
to live their life free from being victimized,” Farida said previously. “Our community has seen huge spikes in crime, and some of the worst offenders undercharged or pleaded down. My goal is to be fair and proportional, not to trade one political extreme for another.”
Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.
Lisa Brown, the Democratic incumbent, won with 406,615 votes (56.55%).
Brown’s Republican challenger, Barb Pallotta, received 311,267 votes (43.29%).
In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Brown shared that her goal is to “continue running a Clerk/ Register of Deeds office that serves as a model for the state, receiving local and nationwide acclaim for excellence and innovation.”
Pallotta previously served as the clerk for Independence Township.
In her election profile, she stated that one of her goals is to advocate for election integrity and local control of elections.
She also shared that she wants to initi-
ate “immediate alerts about potential fraud activity to secure all Register of Deed property records 24/7” and “Reassess online services and the merit of associated fees to improve access to public records.”
Two candidates were running for one four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.
The Democratic incumbent, Robert Wittenberg, won reelection, garnering 383,503 votes (53.52%). His Republican opponent, Donna Blake, received 331,837 votes (46.31%).
Wittenberg, 43, has been a resident of Huntington Woods for 29 years. He stated in his election profile for C & G Newspapers, “We accomplished a lot during my first term (lowest tax foreclosures, updated investment policy, increased efficiency/ transparency, etc.), but the work is not done. My top priorities will continue to be protecting the financial security of every resident in Oakland County, maintaining our AAA Bond rating, and keeping Oakland County a wonderful place to live and work. I will do all I can to secure taxpayer dollars, preserve property values, and prevent foreclosure.”
FERNDALE — Ferndale High School’s Golden Eagle Marching Band came in third place in the Flight IV division of the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship at Ford Field Nov. 2.
Ferndale finished with a score of 83.050. First place winner Lakeshore High School, of Stevensville, Michigan, received a score of 86.700 and Edwardsburg High School came in second with a final tally of 83.550.
The pieces in Ferndale’s show, AQUEOUS, included “Cloudburst,” by Eric Whitacre; “Storm,” from Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Interludes; “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” by Paul Simon; and “Equinox,” by Katahj Copley.
“Our students worked incredibly hard, showing growth at every single rehearsal, driven by a passion for success and a willingness to push themselves,” the district said in a letter to the community. “This season was a win in so many ways — not just for the trophy but because they learned and grew tremendously. Looking forward, we’re excited to see where this amazing potential takes them. With this strong foundation, the next few years promise an exceptional level of excellence. The staff could not be more proud of their determination, resilience, and the spirit they showed from beginning to end. Congratulations, Ferndale Marching Band!”
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale was awarded $380,000 in funding from the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency to assist seniors and low-income residents with home chores such as lawn care and snow removal.
The funding comes from the Oakland County Senior Chore Pilot Program, which provides “chore services including lawnmowing, snow removal, yard cleanup, bush trimming, and gutter cleaning to older and low-income/disabled adults,” a news release states.
Community and Economic Development Director Roger Caruso said in the release that the funding will help Ferndale support many more seniors and in-need residents, as senior chores previously had limited funding through the Community Development Block Grant program.
“My team and I audited our CDBG program and found that we simply can’t continue to serve as many residents as we have been,” Caruso said. “Right now, we serve about 25 seniors with snow removal and lawnmowing, at about $800-1,000 per household per year, and we only have a total of $13,000 annually for the program. This new funding will help us do a lot of good.”
The grant will allow staff to increase the number of clients who Ferndale can serve for the duration of the grant agreement, which will end July 30, 2026.
To be eligible, residents must own or rent their homes and be over the age of 62 and living at or under 80% of the Oakland County area median income, or under the age of 62 with a disability and living at or under 80% of the Oakland County AMI.
The release states that the city staff is working to survey seniors about chore needs and create an application process for eligible residents. More information will be available in the future on the city of Ferndale’s website and social media pages.
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Underground Holiday Market is ready to return to the city Nov. 16-17.
From the organizers of the Funky Ferndale Art Fair, the event features “unusual art” for sale, such as handcrafted robots that are also phone chargers, custom pop-art toilet seats, optical illusion art and jewelry from natural sources, a news release states.
The fair will be located in the basement of The dot, 221 W. Troy St.
“The market has similarities with other holiday markets in that we include art, makers, bakers and more,” Market Producer Mark Loeb said in a statement. “The difference is that we look for things that are a bit more edgy and unusual, and that includes the venue which is a parking structure! Our goal is to encourage people to choose one-of-a-kind gifts for their loved one.”
The market is part of Downtown Ferndale’s annual Jingle & Mingle celebrations. The hours for the fair are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17. The event is free to attend.
“It’s a great way to bring the family, enjoy the music and craft making activities and buy unusual gifts for everyone on your list — all at the same time” Loeb said.
Organizers also are asking attendees to support the Jingle & Mingle Food Drive Campaign by dropping off canned or dried food items, or making a monetary donation, to benefit the Renaissance Vineyard Food Pantry and FernCare Free Health Clinic. For more information, visit undergroundferndale.com.
BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is partnering with the Berkley Cares Food Pantry to help those in need.
Through Dec. 12, the city is collecting nonperishable food and toiletries to benefit the food pantry. City Hall, the Public Safety Department, the Community Center, the library and the Department of Public Works each have a collection box to drop off donations.
Nonperishable items that can be donated include canned fruits, vegetables and proteins, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, dry and wet pet food, granola bars, pudding, and kids’ lunch snacks like pretzels and chips, canned soups, ravioli, pasta, pasta sauce, and mashed potatoes.
Other suggested items include formula, diapers, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent, feminine products, dish soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
For questions, contact communications@ berkleymi.gov. A monetary donation also can be made at berkleycaresfoodpantry.com/give.
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — An individual arrested for a 2022 robbery of a Berkley bank has been sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Eddie Andrew Flint, 31, of Detroit, was sentenced Oct. 22 in the Oakland County Circuit Court to four to 30 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections for his role in the robbery of a Vibe Credit Union.
Flint reportedly was involved in a string of robberies at banks that year across the cit-
BERKLEY — A 52-year-old Berkley woman was arrested for retail fraud at 10:10 p.m. Oct. 24 at 1715 Coolidge Highway.
Police reported to the CVS Pharmacy after a retail fraud had been committed. According to the report, the woman was attempting to purchase three cans of beer. The suspect said the employee could trust her as she visibly was over the age of 21. The employee insisted that she show an identification, to which the woman said she was walking out of the store without paying.
The woman was able to leave the store but was chased down by the employee, who told her to give the cans back. While the employee was attempting to get the beer back from the suspect, she allegedly told the employee that she was going to shoot him. The suspect gave back two cans of beer, but cracked open the third can, drank from it and threw it at the employee before leaving on foot northbound on Coolidge, according to police.
Police were able to track down the woman and place her under arrest for thirddegree retail fraud and simple assault and battery.
BERKLEY — Police were able to recover a stolen vehicle at 5:40 a.m. Oct. 16 in the 1100 block of Catalpa Drive. According to the report, police were dispatched to Cass Boulevard and Franklin
ies of Berkley, Troy and Royal Oak.
The robbery in Berkley was reported at 4:29 p.m. Oct. 3, 2022, at the Vibe Credit Union located at 3082 Coolidge Highway. Authorities detailed that in all four robberies that Flint was suspected to have committed, he wore a mask and implied to workers that he had a weapon.
After an investigation, police found that Flint had purchased a one-way ticket
Road for a 2020 white Dodge Challenger parked in the middle of Cass that was unoccupied with the passenger-side window shattered.
Police made contact with the owner, a 55-year-old Berkley man, who confirmed that his vehicle had been taken without the keys and without his permission. He stated that the car had been in his driveway at 9 p.m. Oct. 15 when he went to bed.
Aside from the broken window, the passenger-side glove box and floorboard had been tampered with and the shifter for the vehicle had been damaged. There also were minor scratches on the rear bumper of the vehicle.
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from Detroit to Las Vegas. An arrangement was made with Las Vegas police to have him arrested once his flight landed.
Flint was charged with four separate robberies by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. After almost two years in the court system, Flint pleaded no contest to all his robbery charges Sept 4.
Flint’s attorney, Michael J. McCarthy, declined to comment on the sentencing.
Berkley Public Safety Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield stated that when you have a major crime such as this happen in the city, the Public Safety Department wants to use all its resources to make sure it doesn’t hap-
pen again and protect the safety of the community.
“Those are important things that we focus on all the time, is using our outside resources to help, whether it’s a neighbor that sees something or someone in the community that sees something or just leaning on our brothers and sisters in blue to help,” he said. “With a nice team effort here, especially thanks to Troy and Royal Oak police departments, we’re tied all together to get him charged and convicted. So we just appreciate everybody just always keeping their eye out.”
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OAKLAND COUNTY — While the presidential race saw the state of Michigan turn red once again, several local races in Oakland County stayed blue.
Democrat Natalie Price once again was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Her 6th District seat represents the cities of Berkley and Huntington Woods, and portions of the cities of Birmingham, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Township, Beverly Hills and Southfield.
“I’m so grateful to my voters and all of my constituents for trusting me to be their voice in Lansing, and the results are clear to me,” she said. “We have a lot of work to do to make sure that everybody is safe and protected in Michigan, and so I’m here for the work.”
Price received 39,803 votes against her Republican challenger, Brent Lamkin, who received 20,329.
Price will be returning to a House that has now been reclaimed by Republicans. She stated that while her role in Lansing will be different now in the minority, it won’t change how she works for her community.
“It doesn’t take away my resolve to show up to continue to represent what’s best for my constituents, to keep up the hard work and dedication to make sure that everybody has a fair shot in Michigan, and that’s what I’m here to do,” she said. “I’m so grateful to live in a district that clearly supports a collective vision of making sure that working families are safe and supported and protected, and that is my mandate to bring that voice to Lansing.”
Another result in the Michigan House of Representatives was Democrat Helena Scott winning the seat in the 8th District, which represents the cities of Ferndale,
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“Over the years, the students have had to eat lunch in the gymnasiums, which has worked, but it does provide some complications to do that in regards to scheduling PE classes around lunch,” he said. “And then the sanitation challenges of bringing food in and out of a gymnasium too, as well, which we handled and did quite well, but it does provide a challenge there.
“As a former elementary principal, I lived that life of helping the custodial team and the food service team prepare a gymnasium for lunchtime, to serve hundreds and hundreds of students,” he continued. “All doable, but it was a lot of work and management to do that. So we’re excited about having our own space that includes a serving room/kitchen area, bathrooms for the students to eat lunch and acoustically, too, it would be better designed to support hundreds of students in a space to eat together.”
As the cafeteria space also will be a multipurpose room, Francis said it will be used for learning activities for larger groups of students or school bands to gather.
“It serves many purposes in that regard,” he said. “It could also be a space for our community in the evening to rent out and have available for a community event and can support that.”
Pattengill Elementary Principal Shamika Womble added that the schools will be getting renovated gyms and media centers, and new furniture in all the classrooms.
Womble particularly was excited about
ested in applying for a job if the opportunity arose.
“I’ve always thought it had a really close community feel,” she said. “It’s always been just the kind of community that I’ve been drawn to. So it was just kind of something that I knew if this job came up at the right time in my career, I would be interested in it. And then I think that only expanded in working for a community that’s adjacent to Berkley for so long, and so doing some things together and being in proximity to it and working within proximity, I think just furthered that for me.”
VanVleck will be coming to Berkley from Oak Park, where she was the city’s deputy city manager of community services.
Though now she will be working in the
the addition of the multipurpose room at Pattengill.
“One of the biggest bonuses of having that space is the space,” she said. “Our building is 100 years old. So, the opportunity to have an additional space for our students to use, to have space for a bigger lunch area, that’s every day something we can take advantage of. But also (it’s) a space for our band and our orchestra to use, a space for our community, our PTA, our Dads’ Club, the Boy Scouts, just that community space that we can offer as well, a space for our parents to come and meet, a space for our community to be able to share. I think that’s what I’m so happy about, because we have been limited on space.”
The bond first was approved in 2023 for $88 million that would be used to invest in upgrades including “district-wide classroom furniture, multi-purpose additions at all elementary schools, performing arts upgrades and additions, athletics upgrades and additions, and district-wide technology upgrades,”
city she lives in, VanVleck doesn’t feel that will add any pressure to her new job.
“I believe that most people who work in public service are just very passionate about what they do, and so no matter where we live, we’re going to be passionate about the community that we work for,” she said. “I never lived in Oak Park, but I was always very passionate about doing right by the city and making decisions that I would want people that, if I lived there, I’d want people to be making. So that I think would be true no matter where I worked and lived, but that said, there’s still an added element of living in the community and just feeling a little bit closer to the needs and wants of that community because you’re a part of it, and knowing that every decision that you make affects you as well.”
Mayor Bridget Dean was delighted to be able to bring on VanVleck as city manager.
the district’s website states.
The high school’s upgrades are scheduled to begin in spring 2025. It will be receiving a new science wing, lab upgrades, an overhaul of the auditorium and a black box theater to support the choir students and performing arts.
There also will be construction of the BEAR Complex, which stands for Berkley, Education, Athletics and Recreation Complex. It will hold a 60-yard indoor facility with a weight room and a turf field that can host competitions.
“It’s been a long process since 2015 of identifying the overall scope and needs of the district,” said Francis. “With the support of the voters from 2015 and that first bond, where we were able to tackle the first chapter of this story, and now being able to tackle this next chapter of improving our facilities so that they can match our award-winning program is exciting about the future of Berkley Schools.”
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“Her excitement and enthusiasm for the position is palpable,” she stated. “She brings solid municipal government experience, leadership skills and a deep understanding of our community to the position. I look forward to working with her and continuing to move Berkley forward.”
Dean said VanVleck’s experience in municipal government is strong, and Berkley will be able to benefit from it.
“She said the words ‘we’ and ‘team’ often in the interview process, as well as in the fire hall when we had community engagement with her. I heard those words over and over. And not only do I believe in that approach, I also know that Ms. VanVleck understands that she is the leader of the team and so she’s passionate about what she does,” she said. “She’s got a very positive attitude and I think that Berkley can only benefit from those qualities and others that she brings to the table.”
VanVleck will be succeeding interim City Manager Nate Geinzer, who has been working in the role since April after Matt Baumgarten’s resignation.
VanVleck wants to be able to come into her new job with an understanding of everything before she decides what she wants to focus on first.
“I think it’s going to take getting to gain a better understanding of what the priorities are,” she said. “But that said, one of the things that I want to do right off the gate — and we’re already talking about doing — is just further digging into the strategic priorities of council. And I think that kind of leads into it. So I think that’s the first step to really gaining an understanding of what is needed and what the priorities are going forward. And so I would say that’s the thing I’m most excited about getting done.”
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resented 53.96%. The number of voters who chose yes was 5,366, or 46.04% of the total vote, according to Oakland County Elections.
The Headlee override is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. As of now, the operating millage for 2025 will be 11.4144 mills. With the 2015 10-year Headlee override millage of 4.2808 mills, the 2025 combined general operating millage will be 15.6952 mills.
Paired with the Headlee proposal was a charter amendment to dedicate 4 of the 20 mills of the millage for public safety and recreation purposes.
From 11,708 total voters, 7,189 people chose to pass the amendment and 4,519 chose no. However, because it only would go into effect if the Headlee override was approved, the charter amendment became redundant.
Mike Thompson, who had been advocating against the passage of the proposals along with other residents, said he was relieved it didn’t pass, though he wouldn’t describe how he felt as happy.
“I’m not taking any kind of a victory lap because there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done, and I’m committed,” he said. “Our whole side is committed to doing some heavy lifting and making sure that we get something that a majority of residents, a big majority of
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Pleasant Ridge and a portion of Detroit.
Scott received 37,636 against Republican Alex Kuhn, who got 3,956, and Working Class Party member Logan Ausherman, who received 1,400.
The Oakland County Commission’s District 19 race saw Democrat Charlie Cavell win another term, taking in 28,956 votes against Republican Paul Taros, who got 12,968.
“I think it’s humbling and validating and hopefully a literal vote of confidence that our goals to focus our efforts on poor, working and vulnerable people are what the people in our district want me to spend my energy on. So, I’m thankful for that,” he said.
With another term, Cavell stated he wants to get a program called Rx Kids out of Flint off the ground in Oakland County, which he said helps pregnant and nursing mothers and young families not lose income.
“Part of what I want to continue working on is … the social determinants of
residents, will endorse.”
City Manager Joe Gacioch stated he recently had a discussion with Mayor Raylon Leaks-May on what the city should do moving forward after the failure of the vote.
Gacioch said the city plans to organize a community town hall before the end of the month and possibly once more in December to discuss a possible new proposal with residents while all the information is fresh.
If the city was able to craft a new proposal, the earliest it could be on a ballot is in May, which is the administration’s preference.
“The longer you wait, I think the more questions you have about your budget,” said Gacioch. “The city has five union contracts that all expire June 30. And so there’s questions around the security of those contracts, I’m sure, for all of our employees. So the longer you wait, the more those questions linger out there.”
On the no vote by residents, Gacioch said the turnout was robust and that the clear majority was against the Headlee millage, but he noted there was a substantial amount of the community that voted yes.
“I’d say there’s general agreement on the value of services, but I think the voters said cost of living is a factor right now and it’s pretty, pretty expensive, and we have to revisit it and maybe tear things back,” he said. “The fact that the second proposal passed at a 61% clip, to me, communicates that there is com-
health, and that’s my focus,” he said. “That means housing, access to healthy food, your income or costs that you have to pay to meet your basic needs. So basically, social determinants of health are how easy is it for you to meet your basic needs as a resident of Oakland County. I want to make that easier for people. So there’s a whole bunch of programs that are in various stages of completion that actually we’ll be rolling out or being implemented, you know, depending on funding and arguing and all that in the next couple years.”
For nonpartisan races, four seats were up for grabs on the Ferndale Area District Library Board of Directors. Out of six candidates, the top four who secured four-year terms were Brianna Foraker (4,995 votes), Kelly Farrah (4,343), Jonathan Ross (4,274) and Amanda Hanlin (4,130). Finishing fifth and sixth were Adrienne M. Fazzolara (3,844) and Judeen Bartos (2,986).
The Berkley School District Board of Education also had two seats available this election. Jon Heger (8,248 votes) and Keith Allen Logsdon (8,150) beat out Robert E. Buxbaum (4,233) for their respective sixyear terms.
munity support for police and fire, because that proposal was to earmark funding for police and fire. So, that’s a signal to me. I think that’s a good thing. I think that’s a positive to work with. I think the community certainly supports the services, and I think we just got to repackage it and show that to our staff so our staff feel supported.”
Thompson agreed that something does need to be passed and what his side hopes to convey is that they need to protect the taxpayer from any wasteful spending and that police and fire can’t be used in political negotiations.
“We will do what we need to do to give them the confidence they need to bring on new hires and … work towards giving them the facilities that they need,” he said. “We are going to send a message. We need to send a message to the people that have moved here, the new people that have moved here who are bearing the brunt of these large tax bills, that we are working to get those down and that this is the kind of place that you can make your forever home because we know that you guys are handling … the outsized burden of all this.”
Recently, the City Council received a report on the condition of Ferndale’s current public safety structures and was presented with concept art of what a combined police and fire building could look like.
After the millage failed to pass, this project looks to be on hold until the situation is resolved.
“That increase would have supported the construction of that facility,” Gacioch stated. “The city can’t construct a new facility without the guarantees of revenues. And we also do need some support for a Headlee override millage to support paying for staff as well. You know, if you build facilities, you need to pay for the staff members to be serving those facilities. The notion of the Headlee override for funding staffing levels and a possible proposal to support a bond issue to construct a public safety facility, they’re all connected. The facilities need the people. The people need the facilities.
“That said, we consistently heard from voters that they do understand that the facilities need to be addressed and that there is support for the facilities,” he continued. “We want to hear from them. You know, if it was packaged as a separate proposal, is that something you prefer to vote on rather than including it in one proposal like was done in this vote? I think that’s what we want to understand, is our interpretation is you support it, you acknowledge the need. Would you prefer to be decoupled?”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Being in the presence of the community was everything. It’s hard to describe. When I found out I got it, I was really excited, but when I got there, it just felt so much bigger.”
Meisner, 32, could have filled the building with her cheering section alone, having her parents, grandmother, husband and three children, family friends, and longtime coaches all take part in the celebration, but there was one particular person who stood out in the crowd to Meisner — her 10-yearold son, Tony.
After completing her indoor season her senior year, Meisner learned that she was pregnant with her oldest son.
“Crazy story, because I did not know, which the doctor said was very common for someone my age at the time, and in great shape, to not have any symptoms,” Meisner said. “I didn’t find out I was pregnant with him until after my indoor season when I was entering the second trimester.”
Meisner would not run the following outdoor season and redshirt, returning the next outdoor season with a new member of her fan club, Tony.
To see Tony, a lacrosse star who has aspirations of his own to run track, in the crowd taking part in her biggest athletic achievement, Meisner said it was a full-circle moment.
“If it was warm enough, he’d come to the meets,” Meisner said. “It was really cool that he was there when I was winning this honor. It was really nice having him and seeing him in the crowd.”
During her high school career, Meisner was the Oakland County 100-meter champion her freshman season at Berkley while also earning nine gold medals at the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games, where she medaled numerous times, and also medaled in the
Maccabiah Games in Israel in 2009 and 2013 as part of Team USA.
The Huntington Woods native ran for the Titans from 2010 to 2015, scoring in the Horizon League Championships in the 60, 100 and 200 meters while also running the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Meisner also earned all-league honors as part of the 4x400 team that took runner-up at the 2011 outdoor championships.
According to Mercy, Meisner still holds top-10 times in the 60, 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400 and held the second-best 60-meter time (7.75) when she graduated in 2015.
“She had the grit and that fire and spunk, and when you add those two things, along with your athleticism, you turn into a really good athlete,” said Tiberia Patterson, Meisner’s longtime track coach. “That’s exactly what happened to her. She had a spirit about her that wouldn’t let her quit.”
Patterson, a member of the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Hall of Fame and former college coach at Lehigh University, the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, began coaching Meisner in the sixth grade.
She was not only his only female runner, but also the youngest runner of his trainees, and they’ve remained close ever since.
“I don’t like seeing her a lot; I mean, I do like seeing her a lot, but I get emotional seeing a kid who was 11 or 12 years old now 30-something and you had an opportunity to be in their lives for that long and grow to be a part of their family,” Patterson, who was in attendance for Meisner’s honor, said. “It’s a situation where she’s grown into so many areas as a young lady. It’s very overwhelming at times. I gave her a hug and a kiss and I told her I love her. She’s doing a fantastic job.”
Meisner, who currently works for the city of Detroit at the Office of the Chief Investigator, has worn many different hats in the job field, but said everything she learned
from track has followed her.
“If you want something, you have to put in the work and get it,” Meisner said. “That’s really big with track, because it comes down to physical ability. There’s no luck. In other sports, you have to work hard and everything, but in track your conditioning is our practice. It’s the hard stuff all the time. You’re pushing yourself physically.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
11A/ WOODWARD TALK • NOVEMBER 13, 2024
NOV. 13
Protecting ID and online accounts: Free financial literacy workshop hosted by Vibe Credit Union and Berkley Public Safety, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, registration optional, berkleymich.org/libraryevents
NOV. 16
Comedy Feast: Featuring comedians Jason and Robyn Gilleran, Connor Wilson, and Peggy and Paula, also food and drinks, 8 p.m., American Legion Post 374, 2079 12 Mile Road in Berkley, free show but tips appreciated, (248) 542-7668
Art & Faith Galleria: Meet artists and participate in community silk scarf project during grand opening, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 433 N. Washington Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 629-4260, @artandfaithgalleria
NOV. 16-17
Jingle & Mingle Underground Holiday Market: 65plus food and gift merchants, live entertainment, food drive and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 11 a.m.5 p.m. Nov. 17, lower level of The dot parking garage in Ferndale, facebook.com/jinglemingleferndale
NOV. 17
Michigan Psychic Fair: Tarot card readings, mediumship, pet psychics, palmistry, angel card readings,
spiritual intuitive readings, psychometry readings and energy readings, also holistic healers, crystals, jewelry and energy healing products, noon-6 p.m., Crimson Commuter, 28736 John R Road in Madison Heights, mipsychicfair.com/events, michiganpsychicfair@ gmail.com
NOV. 18
End of Life Options: Presented by Compassion & Choices, learn about hospice, palliative care, Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED), medical aid in dying and more, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, registration required, berkleymich.org/libraryevents
NOV. 24
Christmas concert: Hear a cappella choral group Twelfth Night Singers, 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, free but donations appreciated, (248) 398-5510
NOV. 30-DEC. 1
Yule Witches Market: Handmade goods by local artists and crafters, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 30 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 1, also food trucks noon-4 p.m. and photos with Krampus 1-3:30 p.m., Boston Tea Room, 1220 Woodward Heights in Ferndale, (248) 548-3830, bostontearoomevents@gmail.com, bostontearoom.com
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
DEC. 3
Taxco, Mexico: The Silver Jewelry Capital’s Rich Legacy: Learn about picturesque town and its ongoing impact on global arts and crafts scene, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, registration required, berkleymich.org/libraryevents
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‘Shadow as Light’: Cut paper art exhibit by Richard Shipps, on display through Nov. 29 with reception Nov. 17, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com, (248) 544-0394
‘Collective Calamity’: Oil paintings by Detroit artists Laura Reed and Lindy Marshew, on display select dates through Dec. 27, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
Encore Men’s Chorus: Meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 14, info@encoremenschorus.org, facebook.com/encoremenschorus
Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 506-7389
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events
• Meets 3 p.m. every second Saturday, Roseland Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. in Berkley, roseland parkmi.com, (248) 541-1154 (ext. 2520)
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$30ea or 3/$85 Jeeter 2g XL
$35ea or 3/$99 Jeeter 2.5g Babies 5pk
5/$30 Fire Styxx 1g Infused Prerolls
$8 NOXX 1g Cured Resin
$10 NOXX 1g Live Resin
15/$99 NOXX 1g Live & Cured Resin
5/$20 Dragonfly Infused Prerolls
6/$28 Grasshopper Farms 1g Infused Prerolls
7/$10 Dragonfly 1g Prerolls
8/$15 GreenCo 1g Prerolls
5/$25 Mix & Match 1g Prerolls (select brands) 2/$12 Cookies 1g prerolls
$40ea Mooon Juice 1g Preroll 20pks
$25 Louds 1g Preroll 12 pks
$20 Breeze Distillate All-in-One Vapes
$32 Rove Melted Diamonds All-in-One Vapes
$25 Society C 0.5g Rosin All-in-Ones Vapes