I have been a resident of Rochester Hills for nearly 30 years, raising 3 children who are graduates of Rochester Community Schools and now 5 grandchildren are attending the schools their parents attended. I’m a former Chairman of the Board of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce and a 20-year small business owner. I have spent my work and family life in this community - I am more than vested. Last evening my husband, granddaughter and I gathered with a group of residents to keep … [Read more...]
Op-Ed: Investing in Schools is Investing in our Kids
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Strong and successful education is vital for economic self-sufficiency of the individual and economic growth of the community and nation. In greater Rochester area we have Rochester Community Schools (RCS). Strong schools are reflective of a strong housing market and vibrant neighborhoods. City of Rochester Hills and City of Rochester have been recognized in the top best cities within their population range. One of the key reasons that contributed to the recognition is great teachers and good … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Yalamanchi Believes in Transparency
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This year Rochester Hills has an election Tuesday November 3 for Mayor, City Council, OPC, Library Board, and RARA. If you cannot go to the polls on November 3, you can still vote by going to city hall at the clerk"s office next to the term limited Mayor’s Office even on Saturday Oct 31. I encourage you to vote for Ravi Yalamanchi. He understands our community with his eight years on City Council. He has a number of ideas to bring standards up and costs down. He believes in transparency, … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Time for a Change
October 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Letter to the Editor: Yalamanchi’s Mayoral Campaign Run with Quiet Dignity
October 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
How often do you hear people saying that they are ready for some positive change when it comes to our government and elected officials? We are ready for campaigns and governing to start getting real, making some sense and showing some honesty and integrity. We all know only to well that these things are very rare in today’s political world. With this in mind, we want to thank and commend Ravi Yalamanchi on his mayoral campaign. He has run a campaign with the quiet dignity that he will bring … [Read more...]
