Recent polls have shown a dismaying ignorance of civics and American history which is coming home to roost. Less than half of the people can identify the three branches of government: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. This might explain the vitriol, death threats, and violence that are spewing at our judicial officers. As Alexander Hamilton explained in the Federalist Papers, of the three branches, the judicial has always been considered the least dangerous. It does not set … [Read more...]
Judge Michael Warren Commentary about Threats to Judicial Independence
July 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
How the Coronavirus has Exposed the Need to Embrace the Information Age in K-12 Education
March 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With the coronavirus, schools across America are scrambling to put together a hodgepodge of solutions to continue teaching for learning while their buildings are closed. Many are valiantly attempting to leverage technology to create on-line and virtual learning opportunities. Unfortunately, weaknesses in technological infrastructure, teacher preparation shortfalls, inequities among students, and ill-equipped students and parents are barriers to success. The information highway has more than one … [Read more...]
Sharon Pizzuti is Ready to Serve Rochester Hills as the Next City Councilwoman At Large
June 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
The Pizzuti’s moved to Rochester Hills 27 years ago knowing it was where they wanted to live and raise a family. Their first apartment was at Dequindre Road and M-59, and they quickly became aware of the beautiful parks and exceptional services offered to its residents. Today, Sharon, her husband Rob, and their two daughters reside in Rochester Hills District 2. They are working parents who make time to volunteer in Rochester Community Schools, volunteer at church, and help neighbors. On … [Read more...]
Joseph Peruzzi Statement Regarding Recent Reversal of Oakland Circuit Court Open Meetings Act
December 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Statement on Recent Court of Appeals Reversal of Oakland County Circuit Court Decision regarding Oakland Township Parks By Joseph Peruzzi On November 8, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the findings of the Oakland County Circuit Court that had previously dismissed twice the alleged Open Meetings Act (OMA) violation by Parks Commissioners David Mackley, Alice Tomboulian, Colleen Barkham and me. The Court of Appeals reversed the decision of Circuit Court Judge Leo Bowman who twice … [Read more...]
Honorable Lisa Langton Sworn In as the Newest Oakland County Circuit Judge
February 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
On January 30, 2015, Judge Lisa Langton was sworn in by Michigan Supreme Court Justice David F. Viviano as the newest Oakland County Circuit Court. Judge Langton was surrounded by her close-knit family, colleagues, friends, members of the judiciary from the Michigan Supreme Court, Federal Bench, several Circuit and District Court Judges as well as a host of dignitaries who were there to witness her swearing in. The program, emceed by Judge Langton’s husband, Charlie Langton, included remarks … [Read more...]
North Oakland NAACP honors Circuit Judge Michael Warren
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Circuit Judge Michael Warren was honored with the H. Wallace Parker Preservation of Justice Award from the Northern Oakland County Branch NAACP last week at the group’s 92nd Annual Freedom Fund Dinner in Pontiac, Michigan. The award states that it was presented to Judge Warren for “Acknowledging with gratitude, his efforts to renew the spirit of America, encourage Michigan’s citizens of all ages to exhibit pride in patriotism and learn about our country’s historical and … [Read more...]
