Dear Editor, I was so happy to see things beginning to return to normal when I read about Senator Rosemary Bayer hosting an in-person coffee hour at Children’s Park in Lake Orion on July 9. I decided to attend and wanted to talk about issues around leadership in Lansing. About 25 residents attended the meeting […]
Dear Editor The library board and director Bryan Cloutier are planning a special election for the $9.1 million expansion plan that has already been rejected by the voters. The last three library proposals have failed. Why are they disrespecting the voters’ wishes? They claim they need more meeting rooms for the scouting organizations and homeowners […]
Dear Editor, A year ago I met a young guy, Oxford resident Josh Schriver, 30ish, tall in stature with a quick smile and wit, who is amazingly well-versed on issues of the day. Since that time we have had discussions about freedom, legislative bills, children and autism, standing up for what is right, hard work […]
Dear Editor, On June 10, 2021, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Oxford gave final approval for the final site plan for Manitou Hills Site Condominium. The applicant was Clearview Homes of Rochester Hills. Manitou Hills Condominium is located south of Drahner, west of Lapeer Road and north of Manitou Lake in Oxford […]
Dear Editor, Since when did non-discrimination and freedom of choice become a political issue in Oakland County? On a party-line vote of 10 to nine on June 17, the Board of Commissioners voted down a motion offered by Eileen Kowall of District 6 to take up a resolution stopping medical discrimination in the county. Now […]
Dear Editor, By choosing to favor properties OUTSIDE of, rather than resident-owned properties INSIDE of the Village as the basis for its decision to allow adult-use marijuana facilities, effective Aug 2, Council disrespected its own residents at its June 8 meeting. Citizens even circulated, and presented to Council, two different types of petitions against the […]
Dear Editor, I am writing to commend the three Village Council members who took a stand for progress and voted yes on the Village Council Marijuana Ordinance. These members proved the Village tagline of “Small. Done Right.” does not mean “remain still.” There are many positives to be gained with this ordinance, and I believe […]
Dear Editor, Just a quick note to compliment the Oxford ACE Hardware store. I purchased an item a couple of months back but needed to return it. I hadn’t looked for a receipt and it drove around in my car for weeks until last week. I had a great employee, Andy, assist me with a […]
Dear Editor, I was pleased to hear that the Oakland County Parks and Health Department will soon decide whether to reopen the Oakland County Fair this year. I know how much this means to my neighbors here in Oxford and the Township. The event begins on July 9th, which is only four weeks from now. […]
Dear Editor, The Oxford Lions Club members were on the streets of Oxford, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 20, 21 and 22, 2021 selling “White Canes.” Thanks to the generous people of the Oxford area and the wonderful support of The Oxford Leader for advertisement, our dedicated Lions and associates, were able to raise donations […]