After 10 Years, Bryan K. Barnett Becomes Longest Serving Mayor in City’s History Rochester Hills Mayor Barnett recently became the longest serving mayor in the history of the city, passing the longevity mark set by former Mayor Billie Ireland who served for ten years. When he was appointed April 13, 2006, he was the youngest mayor in the United States to serve a city with over 50,000 people. Since first elected, Mayor Barnett has focused on making Rochester Hills the nation’s … [Read more...]
Candidates for Rochester Hills Mayoral Race with VIDEO
October 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Media and The Community Edge had a chance to capture video of all three candidates running for mayor of Rochester Hills. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. While there will be only two names on the ballot that day, there are three full bids for the seat. Jim Stevens and Ravi Yalamanchi are on the ballot and Mayor Bryan Barnett is running as a Write-In candidate. Each video is about three minutes, please take a few moments to hear from all three candidates. First up is Jim Stevens, … [Read more...]
Op-Ed: We Lack Honest Leadership in the Office of Mayor
October 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
By Ravi Yalamanchi, Candidate for Rochester Hills Mayor Friends – Recently a negative piece was sent out about me indicating that I voted NO for Police and Fire. The council votes on the entire budget and not specifically on Police and Fire. How would anyone not support their Police and Fire departments? Both departments are essential part of ensuring the quality and safety of our community. I was concerned about the entire budget planning and expenditures and opposed when it was not a … [Read more...]
Mayor Bryan Barnett to Run as Write-In Candidate with VIDEO
February 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
Close to forty people from the community gathered at Yates Cider Mill on Monday to show their support for Mayor Bryan Barnett as he announced his campaign to run as a write-in candidate for mayor of Rochester Hills. The Rochester Hills City Charter limits candidates to two terms on the ballot. However, those seeking a third term may run as a write-in Candidate. Yates owner, Mike Titus, welcomed friends, area students and community leaders, including Congressman Mike Bishop and Oakland … [Read more...]
