A team of project partners, including the Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA), the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC), and Paint a Miracle, were able to host multiple workshops this past spring so that people of all ages and abilities could contribute to this outdoor mosaic. Nicole Bush, Art Education Manager, PCCA; Mayor Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills; Michelle Sider, Mosaic Artist; Ken Elwert, Parks & Natural Resources Director, City of Rochester Hills; Shaun Hayes, Executive … [Read more...]
Oakland University Present Alumni Awards
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor and Residents Awarded Oakland University Alumni Honors Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from Oakland University (OU). As OU’s highest alumni honor, the award recognizes peerless volunteer leadership in service to OU or its alumni association. Barnett graduated from OU in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He currently serves as immediate past chair of the Oakland University Alumni Association Board of … [Read more...]
Protests Come to Rochester
June 5, 2020 by 3 Comments
While big cities are the usual ground for protests, Rochester and Rochester Hills have a handful of protests popping up. In light of recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, area students have organized - and continue to organize - local peaceful protests. Unlike some of the big city protests that have turned into riots, prompting states to use the National Guard and for curfews to be put into place, the local walks have remained peaceful. On Thursday, June 4, two … [Read more...]
Mayor Barnett Discusses Technology with Mayors from around the Globe
October 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mayor's Vlog from Dunchurch, England Hi, I’m Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, and as always, thanks for watching. Coming to you today from a very unique location, in the middle of England, in the town of Dunchurch, where we’ve just concluded the global parliament of Mayors. I was asked to join several other mayors representing the United States, here and in Bristol, to talk about some of the challenges that mayors face around the world. You know, it’s always fun and … [Read more...]
Barnett VS Barnett in Inaugural Paint Creek Cup
September 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Lake Orion VS Rochester Hills Two brothers competing for the prestigious Paint Creek Cup. Lake Orion Township Supervisor, Chris Barnett, and M Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, challenge each other to a bike race on Saturday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m. on the Paint Creek Trail racing the distance between Lake Orion and Rochester. Spectators may gather in the backyard at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, MI at 12 noon to see Bryan start the race at 12:30 p.m. and wait for Chris finish the … [Read more...]
Back to School in Rochester Hills
September 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor’s Video Log Entry Hi, I’m Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, and as always thanks for watching. Well we’ve had a lot of fun, summer broadcasts this year, but as the seasons turn, today we bring you a very important message. As you can see from the activity behind me school is back in session, and here in the City of Rochester Hills, that means lots of things. It means that you’ll see these big, yellow buses around town, you’ll see moms and … [Read more...]
Rochester Falcons vs. Rochester Adams Highlanders
August 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor’s Video Log Entry Hi, I’m Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, and thanks so much for watching. You know, as summer winds to an end, one of the best times in this community is right around the corner. It’s fall, it’s cider, it’s donuts, and it’s football. Tonight we are gonna watch one of the greatest cross town rivalries in our community’s proud and storied history, as Rochester Adams takes on the Rochester Falcons right here on the Rochester Falcon … [Read more...]
Royal Oak Man Drowns While Swimming in Rochester Hills Park
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
From Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett Yesterday marked an incredibly sad day for our City. Last evening I received word of a drowning at Carter Lake at Spencer Park. As we await final details regarding this situation from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, our prayers and condolences go out to the immediate family and friends of the deceased. I met with park leadership and employees last evening. Based on my understanding of the situation, I’m extremely proud of the way in which our … [Read more...]
Visit Borden Park with Mayor Barnett
June 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor's Video Log Entry Now how many of you have driven past this sign hundreds of times, but have never been inside? Come check it out. Hi, I’m Bryan Barnett, Mayor of the City of Rochester Hills, and thanks for watching. You know, it’s not easy to dunk on these ten foot rims out here, but if you come out enough, to beautiful Borden Park, I bet you can do it too. Hey, we’re on our park expedition throughout the summer, and just encouraging our residents to find … [Read more...]
Mayor Barnett’s New Year’s Message
December 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett Reflects on 2017 and Looks Forward to 2018 It’s amazing how quickly a year can race by isn’t it? Or several really. When I first became Mayor my oldest son was just turning two and still in diapers. This fall he will be a freshman at Rochester High School. Time flies when you’re having fun. No matter how many years go by there’s something about the start of a new year. It propels us to take stock of who we are, where we’ve been, and where we need to go … [Read more...]
