Our Vision
Elect Public Servants, Not Career Politicians
Trish Oliver for Mayor
Trish will work collaboratively to create win-win solutions between homeowners, renters, developers and business owners. By putting Single Family zoning back in the Master Plan, we’ll protect our property values and provide opportunities for newcomers to enjoy the quality of life we’ve enjoyed.
- Royal Oak resident since 1986
- Harvard University, Master of Liberal Arts
- University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts in English
- Senior communications consultant for Fortune 500 corporations and non-profit organizations
- Royal Oak Historical Society board member and newsletter editor for 20 years
- Mother of two
David Buzynski for City Commissioner
David believes that Royal Oak should be governed for the benefit of its residents, not property developers or special interest groups. When elected, David will focus on preserving affordable Single Family housing and making Royal Oak a great place for families and people at all stages of life.
- Royal Oak resident since 2005
- Royal Oak Public Schools PTA dad
- Senior corporate investigations officer for a regionally prominent commercial bank employee for 27 years
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Shrine Parish member
- Husband, father of two
Carolyn Martz for City Commissioner
Carolyn understands that, as a commissioner, it's incumbent upon her to represent the residents as well as garner new business for the city, both large and small. Carolyn will work diligently to find an acceptable cohesion between the two and pledges to be available to all residents with a special focus on northeast Royal Oak. In addition, Carolyn will work to ensure that bidding occurs on city projects as no-bid contracts aren’t beneficial for the city budget.
- Royal Oak resident since 2005
- Royal Oak landlord since 2005
- Macomb Academy of Court Reporting graduate
- Small business owner for 23 years
- State certified shorthand reporter for 26 years
Eric Smethurst for City Commissioner
Eric wants to emphasize his commitment to ensuring all citizens voices are valued in our city's decision-making. He believes transparent communication with residents is crucial in the future development of the city and is dedicated to maintaining Royal Oak as a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
- Royal Oak resident since 2018
- Landlord of multiple homes in the tri-county area since 2013
- Mechanical/Design Engineer working on the latest hardware tools for vehicle networking, testing and embedded engineering since 2011
- Bachelor of Fine Arts for Game Production, IADT
- Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, MCC
We Can not do this alone
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