Citizen Opinion by Scot Beaton Fiscal Responsibility, Rochester Hills Hats off to all those who worked on the police millage proposal: Don Cline, Dale Hetrick, Walter Johnson, Linda Raschke, LeAnne Rogers, Nancy Soisson and Thomas Stephens. (hundreds of hours of work NO compensation from the city) but because of the current economic condition the nation is currently in, threats of a fiscal cliff etc., a straight up renewal would probably be the only millage the residents of Rochester Hills … [Read more...]
Stolen signs found, more go missing
Just when it seemed like the great sign caper had been solved, more campaign signs were stolen this week in Rochester Hills. Last week a number of candidates for Rochester Hills City Council said their signs were stolen or vandalized after being placed on supporters’ lawns. Incumbent Councilman Martin Brennan, who is not a candidate, made a police report after the signs of several candidates were vandalized on his lawn. He was still steamed Monday night, when he brought a sign that had been … [Read more...]
Mark Tisdel Running for City Council At-Large
A 22-year Rochester Hills resident, Mark Tisdel became interested earlier this year in running for public office. “In January of this year, I had a meeting with a state legislator with whom I'd developed an acquaintance over the years,” he said. “I asked about running for political office. I was advised to contact anyone I knew on the Rochester Hills City Council to see about being appointed to a commission / committee. Eventually, I sat down with Vern Pixley. When Vern decided not to seek … [Read more...]