Peters won with 47%, to Clarke's 35%, Lawrence's 13%, and Waters's 3%. The city's clerk and treasurer are also popularly elected officials. The Consulate of Macedonia in Detroit is in the Southfield Town Center,[11] and the Consulate of Iraq in Detroit is in Southfield.[12]. A member of the Democratic Party, Lawrence served as mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015, and was the party's nominee for Oakland County executive in 2008 and for lieutenant governor in 2010. He's running against Gary Woronchak, a former editor of Dearborn Press & Guide and state representative. Terms of Use | Online Privacy Policy. UPDATE: Calloway pulled away from McCalister by nearly 2,000 votes, claiming a 55% to 44% lead. Mayor Lawrence is a member of the Oakland County Chapter of the NAACP, a member of the Michigan Association of Mayor's Board of Directors, the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board, Southfield-Lathrup Optimist Club, Women's Economic Club, Women Officials Network Board of Directors, Birmingham YMCA Advisory Board, the Pepsi Community Advisory Board and the Board of Governors of the Renaissance/Skyline Club. The separate city of Lathrup Village sits as an enclave in the eastern part of the city, completely surrounded by Southfield. They have two children and a granddaughter. The tallest of these, 3000 Town Center, is 402 feet (122.5m) tall; it is the state's second-tallest building outside Detroit (after the River House Condominiums in Grand Rapids) and the state's 16th-tallest building overall. In 1997, she was elected to serve on Southfield's City Council,[6] and in 1999 she was elected council president. [1] Michigan's 2021 General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with hundreds of jurisdictions holding races. (WDIV) Track live election results for Southfield in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. You. Mayor Kenson J. Siver City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Kenson J. Siver The city of Taylor is likely to have a new mayor as current mayor Rick Sollars is not on the ballot. Dr. Kenson J. Siver was sworn in as the sixth mayor of Southfield on November 16, 2015. Follow him on Twitter @JCReindl. As the Mayor, I am excited to serve your growing community. Here is the latest on where Detroit's other races and initiatives stand. She is a recipient of the "2004 Wand Award" for breaking new frontiers for women and minorities, the Jewish War Veterans-State of Michigan "Brotherhood Award", the Leadership Detroit "Challenging the Process" award, the ABWA Millennium Chapter "Woman of the Year Award", the Detroit Historical Society's "Enterprising Women", Leadership Oakland's 2004 Distinguished Leadership & Future Leaders Award for Exemplary Leadership, and the "Black Women Achiever Award". He and his wife moved to Hazel Park in 2016, and further grew their roots in 2019 when they purchased their home. Whereas 21.84% of the average community's adult population holds a 4-year degree or higher, 38.73% of Southfield's adults have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. In 1986 he was promoted to Director of Information Services and in 2004 to Deputy Superintendent of Schools. She then earned her bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.[3]. The major thoroughfares in the city include the John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10), which is among the first urban to suburban highways constructed in the United States. She started as a letter carrier and later worked in human resources management; she retired in 2008. Detroit has two citywide at-large council seats. The Great Recession of six years ago hit Southfield hard, and there are thousands of square feet of vacant space in those towers, and too many empty storefronts . The Royal Oak Veterans Memorial near downtown was subjected to a move as the city planned to redesign the park. Southfield Mayor Ken Siver on Thursday told the Free Press that he has spoken with leasing agents for Southfield Town Center and learned that Compuware plans to occupy about 11,000 square. Redrawn into the 12th district, Lawrence did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon her fourth term's expiration in 2023. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. Participation in other community organizations include the South Oakland NAACP, the Southfield Goodfellows and the Southfield Parks & Garden Club. There are numerous ball fields, tennis and handball courts, picnic areas and shelters. [6] The first settlers came from nearby Birmingham and Royal Oak, Michigan, as well as New York and Vermont. She served as president, vice president, and secretary of the board. [29], The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for 775 acres of parks, nature preserves and open space and historic properties at 33 sites within the city. Kenson Siver is a true Southfield enthusiast. Ms. Garrett also currently serves as Mayor of Lathrup . Senator Barack Obama for president in June 2008. [6] She was reelected in 2005 without opposition. He currently serves as the president of that board and is proud to have led the effort to totally renovate and update River Park Place and McDonnell Towers. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping gives the feel of Country Charm with Suburban Living! Compuware could leave downtown Detroit for Southfield, Dan Gilbert's organization now $64M over budget for new Wayne County jail. During the 2022 redistricting cycle, Lawrence's 14th district was eliminated as Detroit's congressional districts were radically reshuffled. [20], As of 2001 many Chaldo-Assyrians live in Southfield; they are descended from the ancient Nineveh region of the Assyrian homeland in North Iraq. In 2003, an expanded and redesigned Southfield Public Library opened to the public on the Civic Center grounds, featuring state-of-the-art facilities. City Council Chairman Tim Woolley won Tuesday night over a former council colleague in the race to be the next mayor of Taylor, a downriver community that has been beset by federal charges . All seven districts in the city of Detroit are on the ballot on Tuesday and at least three of them will see new candidates as councilmen Andre Spivey (district 4) and Gabe Leland (district 7) both resigned from their positions amid public corruption charges. [4][5] In the early-1990s, as an active member of the Parent-Teacher Association at her children's school, she sought and earned a seat on the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education. Eric raised his family in Clarkston and purchased his first home here in 1973. Town 1 north, 10 east was first organized as Ossewa Township on July 12, 1830, but the name was changed to Southfield Township 17 days later. Other candidates that filed for the Democratic nomination were former Congressman Hansen Clarke of Detroit, State Representative Rudy Hobbs of Southfield and teacher Burgess D. Foster of Detroit. Mayor Mayor Kenson J. Siver 26000 Evergreen Road P.O. Lawrence represented Detroit, Southfield and other cities in Oakland and Wayne counties in Congress from 2015 and 2023. [12], In May 2008, Lawrence announced her candidacy for Oakland County Executive. Since becoming mayor, Ms. Lawrence has initiated the following community programs: The Mayor's Walk community health program; Mayor's Roundtable-a citizen driven forum where residents can discuss one-on-one topics of concern; Southfield Reads! These are the stories that have gotten the most attention over the past few months and many of them are based in Detroit. Webinar ID: 546 088 3579 Password: Lathrup2023 CLICK HERE: Online Link . Proposal R would establish a reparations task force and was introduced by Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield. Sincerely, In late 2011, Lawrence announced she would be running in the newly redrawn 14th congressional district. Visitors flock to Southfield for a variety of reasons. 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield is the broadcast media center for the Detroit area, with studios and broadcast facilities for several television stations, including WXYZ-TV, WJBK, WKBD-TV, WMYD-TV, WWJ-TV, and City Cable 15. HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION. If voters choose to approve it, it would make it legal to possess and use the plants. [30], Lawrence is married to McArthur Lawrence. This is the seat that Spivey had until he resigned earlier this year. P.O. Ms. Lawrence has been named to the Women's Informal Network "List of the Most Influential Black Women in Metropolitan Detroit" and CORP Magazine's "95 Most Influential Women in Michigan". He retired from the Southfield Public Schools in 2011 but continues to serve as a school volunteer. There were 31,778 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.5% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. The area that became Southfield was settled by John Daniels in 1823. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. [1] [2] Before becoming mayor, Duggan was president and CEO of Detroit Medical Center from 2004 to 2012. ksiver@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5100, Michael "Ari" Mandelbaum He has lived and worked in Southfield since 1967. With all 13 precincts in, Woolley has 50.7 percent of the vote to Democratic State Rep. Alex Garza's 40 percent. This is the seat that Spivey had until he resigned earlier this year. Among the founders were the Heth, Stephens, Harmon, McClelland and Thompson families. WDET News Local communities across the region head to the polls on November 2 to cast their ballots for city officials and local proposals. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit formerly operated the Church of St. Bede. 0:57. Industries supported by the office include automotive, rolled steel, and tubular products. Results for races in Southeast Michigan on Nov. 2, 2021 Decision 2021. But Conyers withdrew from the race and Christina Barr of Pontiac was chosen as the Republican nominee. 8000 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48214. Roy McCalister is facing Angela Calloway. Four charged in alleged robbery, assault. The Southfield Library Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor for three year terms. Southfield Senior High School for the Arts and Technology (commonly known as Southfield A&T) is the district's sole high school. The per capita income for the city was $28,096. Welcome to the City of Southfield, "The Center of It All!" Southfield's per capita income in 2010 was $28,995. UPDATE: The vote had been split down the line for much of the evening, though as of 6 a.m., it looked like Detroit voters had rejected the proposal by a 53% - 46% no to yes vote. They are the parents of Michael and Michelle, both graduates of Southfield public schools, and have a granddaughter, Asya. A member of the Democratic Party, Lawrence served as mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015, and was the party's nominee for Oakland County executive in 2008 and for lieutenant governor in 2010. The Southfield Pavilion welcomes thousands of visitors each year to special events, festivals and trade shows. Mayor's Biography Mayor's Biography Kenson J. Siver Dr. Kenson J. Siver was sworn in as the sixth mayor of Southfield on November 16, 2015. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. All 623 precincts have reported their votes. Throughout this story, you'll see links to the county results but we're using this page to feature the races of the most interest to Metro Detroiters. This Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. I invite you to continue your tour through our Web site and recommend that you visit each of our department Web pages. Around the time of the Covisint departure, two companies moved in the opposite direction: Fifth Third Bank shifted employees from Southfield Town Center to downtown Detroit's One Woodward Avenue tower, and Microsoft moved workers from Southfield Town Center into One Campus Martius. Throughout her 30 years in public service, she supported Michigan students while serving on the Southfield Public Schools Board of Education, gathered communities together as Mayor of Southfield . Duggan assumed office in 2014. [30][31], Smith, Natalie Jill. Southfield, MI 48076. [3] "Its definitely good news for Southfield and were just very glad to be able to add them to our business portfolio.". Prior to being elected to the commission, Mayor Fournier served as a Trustee for the Royal Oak Public Library and was a member of the Parks and Recreation . As a superdelegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, she endorsed U.S. On City Council he frequently chaired the Councils Board & Commissions subcommittee and Neighborhood Services Committee. After the mayor proposes a budget, the city council will consider its breadth while taking in opinions and holding hearings from different departments within the city. He's running against current City Council Chairman Tim Wooley. The Southfield Fire Department was formed on April 6, 1942, and the Southfield Police Department in 1953. From 1977 to 1986 he was on a split assignment teaching journalism at Southfield High School and serving as the Southfield Public Schools Community Relations Officer. There are soccer fields, play lots and sand volleyball courts throughout the city. As of 6 a.m. he had won more than 75% of the vote. [citation needed], Lawrence served as a Michigan delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Kenson J. Siver City of Southfield, Michigan USA The Mayor is the city's chief elected official, selected by the voters to serve a 4-year term. Major issues in the race were economic development, affordable housing, and police-community relations. Southfield, Michigan including Southfield Township, Franklin Mayors, Postmasters, Township Supervisors, Village Presidents Mayors of Southfield, 1958-2013(may be incomplete!) Dr. Siver is the author of three local histories, Southfield Faces the Crucial Decades:The Development of a Suburb & Its School System in the Years Following World War II (1987), A Brief History of Southfield (for elementary school students 1991) and Southfield:The History of Our City in its 50th Year (2009).