Let’s be perfectly clear here. We absolutely hate the idea of government entities repeatedly badgering taxpayers at the ballot box until they get their millage and/or bond proposals approved. No means no. It doesn’t mean keep pestering people until you wear them down and they vote yes. Using the democratic process to bully people is […]
Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library is not a valuable community institution that enhances residents’ quality of life. Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library hasn’t managed its money extremely well during tough financial times. Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library should close its doors and people should look elsewhere for their books, […]
A well-known local businessman and longtime public servant, born and bred in Oxford, is hoping to bring his brand of common sense governance to the state Legislature. ‘I look at what’s going on in Lansing and government overall, and it’s really discouraging for the average person out there,? said Oakland County Commissioner Bradford Jacobsen (R-Oxford). […]
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF OAKLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING (Commercial Rehabilitation Districts) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 […]
As far as millage requests go, the Nov. 4 ballot proposal for police services in Oxford Township is a no-brainer. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department has done ? and continues to do ? an outstanding job providing law enforcement services. The millage to support them deserves a YES vote. Not only will this five-year, 3.9152-mill […]
If you stop exercising, start cigarette smoking, discontinue your prescribed cardiac medications, and increase your daily intake of high calorie and fatty foods, you’ll definitely have enough retirement money to last you the rest of your life. * * * A father buys a lie detector robot that slaps people when they lie. He decides […]
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON 375 DEPOT ROAD CLARKSTON MI 48346 SUMMARY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Arkwright followed by the pledge of allegiance. Roll: Present – Mayor Arkwright, Brueck, Gawronski, Hunter, Inabnit, Johnston, Roth Absent – Others Present -City Manager Ritter, Attorney […]
Notice of Hearing of Practicability LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR BIG LAKE Notice is hereby given that the Lake Improvement Board for Big Lake in the Township of Springfield, County of Oakland will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7: 30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009 to determine […]
There are times (many actually) when I sit back and think, ‘I am doing better than I deserve.? Halloween is one of those times of year when I’m thinking it more often. What gives, you are probably asking? Come on, Rush, Halloween is a wonderful time of year! I will answer by whipping out my […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE October 21, 2014 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:04 PM at Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: […]