Monthly Archives: February 2007
A renter’s rant
Newly appointed Farmington council member David Wright, an accountant, shows great promise, an open mind about city government – and a snippet of personal bias shared by many in Farmington. According to the Farmington Observer, Wright has said publicly that … Continue reading
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How did the township become two cities?
The issue of merger between the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills has a long and difficult history that stretches back nearly half a century. In 1973, a battle over annexing part of Farmington Township finally resulted in a formal … Continue reading
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State of the cities
Interesting comments from both Farmington and Farmington Hills mayors at the State of the Cities event, held February 28 at Robert Bosch Corporation. Read the Observer stories about general comments by Farmington Mayor Joanne McShane, Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett and … Continue reading
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Convert apartments to condos in Farmington?
Farmington City Council members voted, albeit not unanimously, to appoint accountant David Wright to the council seat left open when Karen Sutherland moved to Arizona late last year. Wright, who also applied for appointment to the Planning Commission and Downtown … Continue reading
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Bill would make shared services, consolidation easier
From the Republican Caucus news wire on the state legislature’s Web site, this is about House Bill 4266 (which you can read HERE): OPSOMMER MEASURE WOULD REDUCE COST OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT State Rep. Paul Opsommer (R-Dewitt) today unveiled legislation that … Continue reading
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