candgnews.com AUGUST 9, 2023 Vol. 16, No. 17
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Two candidates file to run for mayor of Farmington Hills BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Two candidates have decided to enter the Farmington Hills mayoral race in November, and both are likely familiar names for some voters. Ken Massey and Theresa Rich have both served on Farmington Hills’ City Council, with Massey also previously serving as the city’s mayor. Massey was mayor from 2015-2019, and it was
during that same time that Rich was a member of City Council. Massey was on City Council prior to being mayor and was re-elected to council after serving two consecutive terms as mayor. He is currently a Farmington Hills City Council member. “There are no term limits in any seat for City Council, with the exception of mayor, and for mayor, you can serve two consecutive terms and then you have to step away,” Massey said.
LEFT: Current Farmington Hills City Council member Ken Massey has decided to run for mayor. The election is scheduled for this November. Photo provided by Ken Massey
RIGHT: Former Farmington Hills City Council member Theresa Rich is a candidate to be the city’s mayor.
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Photo provided by Theresa Rich
‘UNEQUIVOCAL SUCCESS’
THOUSANDS GATHER FOR FARMINGTON FOUNDERS FESTIVAL BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — Thousands of people gathered into downtown Farmington for this year’s version of the Farmington Founders Festival. The festival was held July 20-22 and featured events such as a parade, a 5K color run, live music, a kids zone, the Farmington Fido Fest, vendors and food trucks. It was the 59th year of the event. “By all accounts, it seemed to be a success,” said Farmington Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kate Knight. “We had thousands of people downtown, and reports indicate that it was a successful event.”
LEFT: People gathered for the 59th Farmington Founders Festival, which took place July 20-22. At the festival, children had the opportunity to play “Gel Blaster.” ABOVE: Suzette Aquino, of K9 Star Productions, is pictured with Why, a frisbee dog, at the Farmington Founders Festival. Farmington Mayor Sara Bowman referred to this year’s version of the festival as an “unequivocal success.” Photos by Donna Dalziel
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