Letter to the Editor: Vote Bill Soule At Large – Restore Residents’ Voice on Council

It’s not often that we can say that candidate’s campaign promises are fulfilled, but I think that’s mostly the case for Councilman Mark Tisdel. Indeed, let’s take a look at some of his achievements during his four years on City Council. Tisdel was a vocal and vehement opponent to the resident driven 2011 city charter amendment –ensuring a prior public vote for ANY city parks lease, sale or conversion to non-conservation, non-recreation use. At a League of Women Voters Forum in 2011, he … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Hamlin Road & the Penberthy Family

I am appalled that as a former City Council President I have to read this in The Detroit News and Rochester Patch! Where is the press release from the Mayor's office that takes ownership for the entire Hamlin Road project! Where is the press release from the Mayor's office that Rochester Hills will do everything in it's power to assist this family! Where is the press release that the City will take personally responsible for all inconvenience and damages to this property! Where is the … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Vote Ravi Yalamanchi for Our Future

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...]

Letter to the Editor: Barnett Exceeds Expectations

As a long-term member of our community, I am writing to share my strong support for Bryan Barnett in the upcoming mayoral election. I have known Mayor Barnett for many years and have watched him work tirelessly for the good of our city. I can honestly say Mayor Barnett has exceeded our expectations as to what city government is able to achieve. I believe the Mayor’s unprecedented success is due to his strong moral and personal character. His relentless commitment to excellence and dedication … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Write-In Bryan Barnett

To the Editor: As a 31-year resident of Rochester Hills, and a career Law Enforcement Official, I and my wife strongly support Mayor Bryan Barnett for a write-In third term; as Mayor of our wonderful city. Mayor Barnett has been and will continue to be a positive leader for our community. All one needs to do is look at what has been accomplished under his leadership since 2006. Just the fact that Rochester Hills, Michigan was recognized as one of the 10 best places to live in America says it … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Business Community Supports Bryan Barnett

To the editor: My husband Ravi and I are the owners and operators of both Tim Hortons locations in Rochester Hills. Over the last two years we have gotten to know Mayor Barnett and have been wonderfully impressed. He has supported our growing business and has proven to genuinely care about our operations. We are proud to do business in the Safest City in Michigan and Ravi and I look forward to writing in Bryan Barnett to keep this good thing going! Anita and Ravi Saini … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Fair is Fair

I will be enthusiastically voting in support of our current mayor, Bryan Barnett, for a variety of reasons, and encourage my fellow residents to do the same. Mayor Barnett has done and outstanding job at the helm of our city and I wholeheartedly support his bid to continue. Recently, I have noticed a significant amount of press regarding the gas and oil issue, yet the truth is, it’s a non issue as the entire program has been scrapped in our area. I’m not sure why some candidates feel … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Term Limits

Never has the saying, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” made more sense than it does with regard to the upcoming mayoral election in Rochester Hills. I’m a bit older and clearly remember when term limits were implemented, and why. Term limits were put in place to remove elected officials who were unproductive and complacent, those who had grown too comfortable in their elected position to work hard and effectively. I can assure you that in no way, shape, or form does Mayor Bryan Barnett fit into … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor: Yalamanchi Believes in Transparency

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: Barnett Cares About the Community

I was born and raised in the City of Rochester Hills and have been blessed to work for the City for over 27 years. During that time I have seen many changes. On November 3 residents will cast their votes for Mayor for the next 4 years. I would like to encourage you to write-in Bryan Barnett for Mayor. Bryan has been the Mayor for the last nine years. Under his leadership, the City has experienced unprecedented successes: AAA bond rating, the highest possible Lowest tax rates for … [Read more...]