Southfield was designated as Township 1N Range 10E, since it was the first township north of the base line (Eight Mile Road) and 10 ranges east of the meridian line. It's over. Parks developed in the City include Cranbrook Park (1968), Optimist Park (1965), Lahser Woods Park (1970), Valley Woods Nature Preserve (1972), Robbie Gage Memorial Park (1972), Evergreen Woods Nature Preserve (1975), Pebblecreek Park (1978), Catalpa Park (1978), Bedford Woods Park (1978), and Inglenook Park (1981). Task Force 2014. Sincerely, Southfield's per capita income in 2010 was $28,995. In 1938, the first justice of the peace was William H. Edwards. [22] Students living in parts of Northern Southfield attend schools in the Birmingham City School District, while students living in the southeast corner of Southfield attend schools in the Oak Park School District. He also gives tours of Southfield for new employees and realtors. 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Only two candidates both Republicans have filed with the Federal Elections Commission as of Friday afternoon, records show:Nikki Snyder, a member of the state Board of Education from Dexter, andMichael Hoover, a small business ownerborn in Jackson. Several internationally recognized corporations have major offices and headquarters in Southfield, including Veoneer, Huf Hlsbeck and Frst, Denso, Peterson Spring, Federal-Mogul, Lear, R.L. The population density was 2,984.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,152.4/km2). Visitors flock to Southfield for a variety of reasons. Other activities followed. Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) operates local and regional bus transit. Other elected officials include the City Clerk and the City Treasurer. The Civic Center was expanded in 1971 to include a sports arena with swimming pool. As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 78,296 people, 33,987 households, and 19,780 families residing in the city. Duns Scotus College is now the home of Word of Faith Christian Center. Distinguished Service Award Thompson School PTA 1976, Michigan Journalism Teacher of the Year Michigan Interscholastic Press Assn. Soon, Black mayors would be elected all across the country, including Maynard Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia in 1973, Tom Bradley of Los Angeles . It was defeated by a small majority in the first election, but eventually received voter approval in 1973. chouge@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Allyson Bettis After purchasing his home in Southfields Magnolia Neighborhood, he organized a program to try to save the areas stately elm trees, the annual neighborhood park clean up days and later a tree replacement program. Early records indicate some of the first settlers came from Fort Utica and Fort Dayton (today known as Utica and Herkimer) in the Mohawk Valley region of central New York State, as well as Newburg, New York and Rutland County, Vermont. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. On the latter, Dr. Siver worked to strengthen city neighborhoods and sponsored numerous ordinances to address appearances and vacant homes. The population density was 2,730.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.4/km2). 26000 Evergreen Road The Mayor also has the right to veto Council actions, with five votes of City Council required to override a mayoral veto. He cares deeply about the city and its people. On the former he nominated scores of citizens to serve on various city commissions. Southfield's northern border does not follow a single road, but lies approximately along Thirteen Mile Road. As for the charter amendment, City Clerk Nancy Banks was concerned about misinformation being spread before ballots were cast. [9] Brenda Lawrence(born October 18, 1954) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who has served as the Mayor of Southfield, Michigan since 2001. He held that position until January of1969, when the Municipal Court was replaced by the District Court. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Outside the Civic Center complex, Southfield has municipal parks and recreation facilities, largely developed in the 1970s, including Beech Woods Recreation Center and John Grace Community Center. The first stable roads in the metropolitan area were Grand River and Woodward and the first road to pass through the area now known as Southfield was Shiawassee. On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Mayor Greimel gave the 2022 State of the City Address where he cited the accomplishments of his administration and mapped out his plan for growth in the coming year. 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). The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.01. Kenson Siver is a true Southfield enthusiast. In 1817, the area was surveyed according to the plan established by Governor Lewis Cass, dividing the state into counties, and counties into townships of 36 sections. According to Southfield Mayor Ken Siver, who also serves as a board member and spokesman for the revitalization company, $10 million was used to repay debts spent on the rehabilitation. Participation in other community organizations include the South Oakland NAACP, the Southfield Goodfellows and the Southfield Parks & Garden Club. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. After World War II, some of this land was sold for housing developments. The Mayor, who serves a four-year term, is responsible for reviewing the annual budget prepared by the City Administrator and presents it, with his recommendations, to City Council for their approval. The department moved to the Municipal Complex, where a new Public Safety Building housing a jail, administrative offices and police headquarters was opened in August of 1979. 2023 Bridge Michigan. Ms. Kelly Garrett currently serves as Mayor of Lathrup Village, making her the first African American in the position. Kenson J. Siver On one side, the flier contained photographs of white city officials and police officers, including Siver, who is white. When several segments of the township, including Southfield, incorporated during the 1950's, settlements were reached to divide the equipment and buildings. In 2013, he began leading tours of Southfields Mid Century Modern Architecture. Harper is known for his roles on "The Good Doctor" and "CSI: NY." Beverly Hills voted to become a village in 1957. The Southfield Fire Department was formed on April 6, 1942, and the Southfield Police Department in 1953. Mary Thompson was born in February of 1871 and died in October of 1967, while walking from the back fields of her farm on Evergreen Road. Some of the answers can be found in the fascinating history of the City of Southfield below. At the time of incorporation, Southfield had approximately 29,000 residents. There were 35,698 housing units at an average density of 1,360.8 per square mile (525.4/km2). Rep. Debbie Dingell "Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence has led a historic and impactful life in public service. 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 has worked for many Democratic candidates and causes over the years. In 2020, Southfield, MI had a population of 73k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $58,076. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A transmitter for WDIV-TV is in the city; it is the only television station based in downtown Detroit. Awards and honors include: Dr. Siver holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland University and a Masters and doctorate from Wayne State University. On February 1, 1960, Southfield opened its own library in the former Brooks School building at 11 Mile and Lahser with a collection of 10,000 books. In the 1960s he organized community service activities and championed environmental causes. At the beginning, the Municipal Court was located on Southfield Road near Ten Mile Road and then moved into City Hall in 1965. As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 71,739 people, 31,778 households, and 18,178 families residing in the city. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at (248) 858-0563. The City Clerk examines and audits all accounts and claims against the City and classifies, approves, signs, and records all vouchers for payment from budget accounts. All these officials hold nonpartisan positions. Polk & Co., International Automotive Components, Stefanini, Inc., and Guardian Alarm. In 1971, Southfield opened the 'roundhouse' Public Services Building, a structure 326 feet in diameter capable of accommodating 88 City vehicles and 200 tons of salt. On the latter, Dr. Siver worked to strengthen city neighborhoods and sponsored numerous ordinances to address appearances and vacant homes. Participation in other community organizations include the South Oakland NAACP, the Southfield Goodfellows and the Southfield Parks & Garden Club. For the latter Dr. Siver has chaired the annual Southfield Garden Walk for the past eight years. Designed by architect Louis Redstone, the Beech Woods Recreation Center also included a children's play lot. It was headed by Miss Mae Benne. Studio-3bd. As of that year, the largest Chaldean church, by number of congregants, was based here. In 1971, the District Court hired Margaret Clixby as its first administrator. 1-2ba. Southfield Public Library operates public libraries in the city.Providence Medical Center offers residency training in various fields of medicine. He taught English, journalism and American history at Thompson Junior High School from 1967 to 1977. During a search, police reportedly found in his possession a folding knife, rubber mallet, flashlight and compass. Candles flickered along the pews, on the altar and sides of the sanctuary . As a councilwoman, Ms. Lawrence gained experience in managing a multi-million dollar budget and demonstrated fiscal responsibility. Among her belongings were letters found that were addressed to Dr. Mary E. Thompson, which indicates that she may have received her doctorate or was honored by a university. 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. Prior to the City's incorporation in April of 1958, Southfield's court system operated under the guidelines established under the State Constitution. [19], As of 2011, many African Americans from Detroit were moving into Southfield and other suburbs of Oakland and Macomb counties. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit formerly operated the Church of St. Bede. The plainest way I can put it is that Im committed to the district, the Farmington Hills resident told Kaitlyn Buss of Detroit News. What continues to draw new residents and businesses to Southfield? A handful of incidents have marred this campaign season. 0:00. Task Force 2014. In 1986 he was promoted to Director of Information Services and in 2004 to Deputy Superintendent of Schools. abettis@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Irv M. Lowenberg Mary and her brother, James,owned most of the land between 10 and 11 Mile Roads and between Evergreen and Santa Barbara. That year, Emanuel Christensen had petitions ready for circulation as soon as the most recent map could be attached. In the past 60 years, Southfield has grown from a rural farming community to one of the leading business centers in Michigan and the Midwest. Other first officers included A.H. Green, township clerk; Benjamin Fuller, Jr. and David Brownand James Hall, assessors; Mason James, William Lee and Morris Jenks, commissioners of highways; Ebenezer Raynale, director of the poor; Thaddeus Griswold, constable and collector; George Sage, constable; and Abraham Crawford, pound master. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. P.O. Also in the 1980s, Dr. Siver joined the Southfield Historical Society. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Miss Thompson attended Ypsilanti Normal College and graduated from Columbia University. Tawnya Morris led all candidates with 7,215 votes. Of the city's 33,987 households, 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. The Court also had an associate municipal judge. He brings a wealth of community experience to the office of Mayor. ilowenberg@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2025 248-796-5200. City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5000Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. The new Traverse City resident and former presidential candidate told CNN he plans to vote in that election and dismissed the possibility of running for Senate. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. Sting Celebrating 25 Years As Solo Artist; Performing In Motown In Oct. Sting is scheduled to perform at Detroit's historic Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 6, when he'll be showcasing his . "I don't know that it's totally sunk in. Find 105 listings related to Who Is The Mayor Of St Clair Shores in Southfield on YP.com. He has continually served the Task Force in a number of roles including president, treasurer, school liaison and editor of the Task Forces 30th anniversary book, The Drum Major Beat: The Audacity to Make a Difference. [8] Lathrup Village Historic District [ edit] In 1998 much of Lathrup Village was included on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lathrup Village Historic District. Farber Hebrew Day School Yeshivat Akiva is a private Jewish school in Southfield. Stevens, a U.S. representative from Oakland County, said in a Jan. 30 tweet that after deep consideration, I have decided that I can best serve Michigans working families, manufacturers, students, and small businesses in my current role, she said. This group promoted the incorporation of Southfield as a city and provided $500 (which was later reimbursed) to finance filing for incorporation. I look forward to working with our next US Senator to get it done.". Mayor Lawrence claims to be committed to diversity in the city of Southfield. He was re-elected to the City Council in 2005, 2009 and 2013. In addition to her work within Lathrup Village as a public servant, Ms. Garrett also serves as the Chair/President of the Southfield Lathrup . He was re-elected to the City Council in 2005, 2009 and 2013. In the early years of Oakland County, the two southern townships were considered one and referred to as Bloomfield Township. Kenson Siver was elected Southfield's new mayor Tuesday, defeating Sylvia Jordan 7,119 votes to 5,350 votes, according to unofficial election results. He also coordinated the annual Southfield National Volunteer Day from 1996 to 2013. The city is home to Audacys Detroit studios. 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. Among the founders were the Heth, Stephens, Harmon, McClelland and Thompson families. By 1982, the department had grown to 147 officers. Mayor Lawrence has been a community advocate for many years, both as an elected official and local citizen. Former state Rep. Leslie Love, Democrat, told the Michigan Advance she is interested. Southfield is a commercial and business center for the metropolitan Detroit area, with 27,000,000 square feet (2,508,400m2) of office space, second in the Detroit metro area to Detroit's central business district of 33,251,000 square feet (3,089,000 square meters). 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. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Donald F. Fracassi, the current acting mayor, finished second with 6,637 votes; Daniel Brightwell was third with 6,076 votes; and Lloyd C. Crews was fourth with 5,991 votes. LANSING From business owners to Michigans top officials, a slew of Michiganders are mulling a bid to replace U.S. The Democratic nominee for Oakland County Executive in 2008 and for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 She was elected US Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district after winning the seat in the 2014 elections. The Southfield Police Department began in 1953 with Phillip La Vigne as its first chief. Soon after moving to Magnolia he joined the neighborhood association board. City Hall was built in 1964 as part of the new Civic Center complex, which also became home to Southfield's police headquarters. [9] The office had 150 employees. 10 March 2008: Brenda Lawrence is a long-time resident of the city of Southfield, Michigan. Former Southfield Mayor Norman Feder was elected in 1972 and Jessica Cooper, the District Court's first female judge, took office in 1979. Few other metropolitan areas can boast such a beautiful skyline, replete with golden skyscrapers and high rises located just minutes away from quaint, tree-lined neighborhoods. The first marriage was that of Benjamin Fuller, Jr. to Marietta Crawford, daughter of Abraham Crawford, in December of 1828. The seven-member City Council is the Citys legislative and policy-making body. Before its construction, township meetings were held in private houses and at John Thomas' tavern, then at the ballroom of Cornelius Lawrence's hotel. The Police and Fire Civil Service Commission consists of three members; one member is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council; the second member is elected by sworn police and fire employees; and the third member who acts as Chairperson, is selected by the other two members. Distinguished Service Award Thompson School PTA 1976, Michigan Journalism Teacher of the Year Michigan Interscholastic Press Assn. He is a past-president of that organization and current member of the Board of Directors. He retired from the Southfield Public Schools in 2011 but continues to serve as a school volunteer. The state senator from Royal Oak rose to fame when one of her speeches to the Legislature went viral. Township voters instituted the Southfield Fire Department on April 6, 1942. In the 1960s he organized community service activities and championed environmental causes. H.S. Kenson Siver was elected Southfield's new mayor Tuesday, defeating Sylvia Jordan 7,119 votes to 5,350 votes, according to unofficial election results. Arbor Lofts - Southfield, MI, Southfield, MI 48076. . In closing, if you currently work or live in Southfield you are certainly familiar with what a great City we have, if you plan to visit you will certainly see why we are so proud of Southfield "The Center of It All." Council members are elected at large to four-year terms, with the low vote-getter in each election receiving a two-year term. Lawrence was elected mayor of the city of Southfield in November of 2001, beating opponent Donald Fracassi with 52.6 per cent of the vote. Most major streets adhere to a northsouth/eastwest orientation, forming a grid of major streets spaced one mile (1.6km) apart from each other. mfrasier@cityofsouthfield.com Term Expires November 2023 248-796-5150, Coretta Houge In the vicinity, however, were tribes of Hurons, Ottawas, Ojibwas, Pottawatomies, Ottagomies, Miscountins,and Twigtnees or Miamis. [8], On October 28, 2014, Fifth Third Bank announced plans to move its Michigan regional headquarters from Southfield to downtown Detroit in what will be named the Fifth Third Bank Building at One Woodward. Industries supported by the office include automotive, rolled steel, and tubular products. The racial makeup of the city was 70.3% African American, 24.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. That November, volunteer firemen elected Chet Tolman as Southfield's first fire chief. About 5.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. The second administrator was Jack Kellser, who served from 1973 to 1975. Southfield Christian School is a private school in Southfield. The Democratic nominee for Oakland County Executive in 2008 and for lieutenant governor in 2010, she was elected U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district . In 2013, he began leading tours of Southfields Mid Century Modern Architecture. In 1919-1923 and 1923-1927, Emily Charlotte Beattle Smith was the first female justice of the peace. In 2008 she was elected Vice President (Policy) of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors, having served as a Michigan delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Council is responsible for adopting the annual City budget, contracts, laws, ordinances and resolutions; approving purchases, zoning and planning requests; and granting permit and license fees. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,618.[5]. Construction of the Park Services Building, located just east of the Civic Center, was completed in 1974. Revenue for 1968 was approximately $150,000 annually and expenses were approximately $50,000 annually. Banks City Council study meetings are generally held at 6 p.m. and regular council meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. All regular meetings are cablecast live on City Cable 15 and can be streamed on this website. Of Detroit formerly operated the church of St. Bede '' and `` CSI NY. Only television station based in downtown Detroit MI 48076. 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