Ravi Yalamanchi has my vote for Mayor of Rochester Hills for the following reasons. As a resident for over 30 years and a local practicing attorney, I find Ravi, a refreshing change. Ravi is the polar opposite from the current Mayor’s constant self-promotion and indifference to the intent of the voters as to the preservation of our parks and green space. Further I find it unacceptable that the current Mayor has cheapened the intent of our City charter and recent amendments (prohibition against … [Read more...]
Media Outlets Pick Up Mayor Barnett’s Letter to Madonna
March 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Since Mayor Barnett’s letter was published in response to remarks Madonna made on Howard Stern's show recently, it has garnered media attention all over the world. On his personal Facebook page Barnett wrote, "So that's what "going viral" looks like! It's been a crazy last 36 hours. I've done media with Channels 2,4 and 7, was on Paul W Smith, Frank Beckman, NPR, MLive, and an assortment of other radio programs. The story was picked up by People Magazine, Billboard.com, a London … [Read more...]
OPC Cruise Party to send off Marye Miller
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Join the OPC community on Tuesday, April 1, at the Older Persons Commission, as we salute Marye Miller, Executive Director of the OPC, who will be retiring following 30 years on the USS-OPC! Catch the wave of amazing fun when Captain Marye Miller welcomes you aboard our ship as we embark on her final journey with OPC. The unique experiences include docking at Key West, New Orleans & the Red Neck Riviera. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Bryan K. Barnett, Mayor of Rochester … [Read more...]
Former mayor Pat Somerville dies
March 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Former Rochester Hills Mayor Pat Somerville died Saturday, March 2, 2013. In an email, her close friend Suzanne White notified friends. "With a heavy heart I write you to tell you our beloved friend passed away this morning. Pat was 80 years old. Pat was not in pain and died peacefully in her sleep." Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. "Pat told me 'I have had a great life, I should write a book! I do not regret a minute of it,'” White said. “Then she would laugh. I will … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Mourns the Passing of Former Councilwoman and Mayor
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills, Michigan- The City of Rochester Hills is mourning the passing of former Mayor Billie Ireland, 83, who served as Township Trustee for Avon Charter Township in 1980 and became the first Council President of the Charter Commission for the City of Rochester Hills. She served as Mayor for 10 years, serving 2 four-year terms after filling the unexpired term of former Mayor Earl Borden. At the time, elected officials did not have term limits until 1995, so Mayor Ireland ran for … [Read more...]
League of Women Voters Debate Recap for Rochester Hills
July 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
Two men who would like to be mayor of Rochester Hills attacked Mayor Bryan Barnett’s record Wednesday during a candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Erik Ambrozaitis, Paul Miller and high-school student Luke Wylie are challenging Barnett in the Aug. 2 primary. Wylie did not participate in the forum. Ambrozaitis, a former city councilman, and Miller, who ran for council once before, went after Barnett on everything from his benefit package to unemployment, development, historic … [Read more...]
