Seeking Interested Rochester Residents Due to the recent resignation of Council Member Dean Bevacqua, City Council is accepting letters of interest from persons interested in being appointed to the remainder of his term, which ends in November 2021. Please submit a letter to the City Clerk in person or at loconnor@rochestermi.org by Monday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Remembering Sue Ann Douglas
December 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sue Ann Douglas, age 77 of Rochester, passed away December 17, 2020. Loving wife of Thomas Douglas for 56 years, dear mother of Roger Douglas. Sister of Nancy (Donald) and Candy (Glen). From April 2019 - Mayor Robert J. Ray with Rochester residents Sue and Tom Douglas - photo by Michael Dwyer Sue was well known locally for her public service on the Rochester Planning Commission, Rochester City Council, and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Before she started her public service … [Read more...]
Mark Albrecht Launches Candidacy for Rochester City Council
June 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mark J. Albrecht formally launched his candidacy for Rochester City Council at his “Campaign Kick-off and Fundraiser” at The Meeting House in Rochester, MI on Thursday, June 6. On hand to introduce and support Albrecht were former Rochester Mayor Cathy Daldin, Rochester City Council member Stuart Bikson, Paul Haig, and his daughter Tiffany Szadyr. Albrecht is a 15 year resident of Rochester where he raised his two daughters. He is currently employed as Senior Director of Human Resources … [Read more...]
Library’s Community Relations Specialist Seeks City Council Seat
April 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Amanda H. Keighley Announces Candidacy for Rochester City Council Seat Amanda H. Keighley, longtime community volunteer and advocate, formally announced her candidacy for Rochester City Council in the 2019 election. “I am running for Rochester City Council because I have a passion for people, and a desire to serve,” said Amanda. “I have a deep investment in this community, not only because my husband and I own a home here, but I work right here as well. Rochester is the ideal place to … [Read more...]
Why the Rochester Elevator is NOT a Barn
August 23, 2016 by 21 Comments
Op-Ed: Why the Rochester Elevator is NOT a Barn During their August 8 meeting, members of the Rochester City Council discussed the pending development of the Rochester Elevator property. Council members were brought up to date on the negotiations and advised about the various options for preservation of the elevator structure. It is early days in the process, so no firm decisions have been made at this point. During public comment on this issue, Sue Douglas - formerly a member of both the … [Read more...]
Proposed Development on the Rochester Elevator Site
August 2, 2016 by 3 Comments
From Rumor to Conception At the August 1, 2016 Meeting of the Rochester Planning Commission, conceptual discussions were held regarding the redevelopment of the Rochester Elevator site at 303 E. University Drive. The redevelopment proposal includes 42 condominium units and the relocation of the Elevator building. The topic will be discussed further at the Rochester City Council Meeting on Monday, August 8, 2016, 7:00 pm at the Rochester Municipal Building. It should be noted that the … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Did You Hear the Cats Won?
May 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Dear Crabby, Did you hear Rochester City Council backtracked their stance on the cat ordinance you wrote about last week? Sincerely, Public Comment Dear Public Comment, Well yes I did. Readers can refresh their memories here by taking a look at last week's column. Fortunately, for the cats and their owners, a couple of well-respected women offered public comment at Monday's Rochester City Council meeting regarding the "clean-up" of the ordinance that would have forced cat … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Does Rochester Really want me to Leash My Cat?
May 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dear Crabby, How Can Rochester City Council Group Cats and Dogs Together in Ordinances Suggesting Cats can be Controlled the Same as Dogs? Sincerely, Alisha Feline Dear Alisha, By chance, I happened to watch the Rochester City Council meeting last week regarding the ordinance change you are taking about. Just so our readers understand, City Council is calling this a "clean up" to an existing ordinance to further clarify that yes indeed, both dogs and cats are to be in … [Read more...]
Rochester City Council Seats Remain Largely the Same
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division, over 7,000 votes were cast this past Tuesday, Nov. 3. When the final tally came in, incumbents Ben Giovanelli, Rob Ray, and Kim Russell managed to hang onto their Rochester City Council seats. Added to the fourth seat was newcomer Ann Peterson. Read more here. … [Read more...]
Rochester Council Approves Restrictions on Oil and Natural Gas Drilling
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
By Paul Kampe, The Oakland Press In a unanimous vote at Monday’s meeting, Rochester City Council passed thorough regulations regarding oil and natural gas drilling in the city after more than six months of deliberation. Leaders in neighboring Rochester Hills are also fine-tuning similar regulations and both cities have enacted moratoriums on the activity. Despite the difference in area – Rochester Hills has more than 70,000 residents in nearly 33 square miles to Rochester’s … [Read more...]
