31555 W. Eleven Mile
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1165
248-871-2410
Mayor and City Council
Theresa Rich
Mayor
Theresa Rich
Mayor
Biography
Mayor Theresa Rich is an attorney by trade, working with families on matters of will and guardianship. She served previously on the Farmington Hills City Council from 2015 to 2019, currently serves on the Oakland Schools Board of Education and is the chair of an Oakland County task force focused on preventing elder abuse. Prior to starting private practice seven years ago, she was an attorney at General Motors for over 30 years. She is also a faculty member at the Wayne State University Ilitch School of Business. She and her husband Brian have been residents of the City of Farmington Hills, where they raised their two children, for over 25 years.
Mayor and City Council
Michael Bridges
Mayor Pro Tem
Michael Bridges
Mayor Pro Tem
Biography
Michael Bridges was elected to City Council in 2008 in a special election and re-elected in 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2021. He served as Mayor Pro Tem in 2011 and 2019.
He has served in leadership roles with several community and civic organizations; Heritage Hills Homeowners Association, Farmington YMCA, Farmington Public Schools PTA Council, the Zoning Board of Appeals, Michigan Municipal League, and the National League of Cities. He currently serves as the Council liaison to the Farmington Area Commission on Aging.
Michael is married to Deborah and they have two sons, Michael and Chauncey.
Mayor and City Council
Randy Bruce
Council Member
Randy Bruce
Council Member
Biography
Randy Bruce is a 35-year resident of the City. He was elected to City Council in 2021 and previously served from 2003 until 2019, including three terms as Mayor Pro Tem.
Prior to serving on City Council, he was a member of the Farmington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals for eight years, including two years as Chair. He has been President of the Forestbrook Hills/Pebblebrook Estates and Saratoga Farms Homeowners Associations,and is currently President of the Colony Park West Homeowners Association. Randy graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with BS, MA, and PhD degrees, and is a licensed psychologist, neuropsychologist, and board-certified rehabilitation psychologist. He has been a business owner for over 30 years. He was also an eight-year member and former chair of the Human Development Steering Committee of the National League of Cities.
Randy and his wife Jill are proud to live and work in Farmington Hills.
Mayor and City Council
Jackie Boleware
Council Member
Mayor and City Council
Valerie Knol
Council Member
Mayor and City Council
Joe Aldred
Council Member
Mayor and City Council
William Dwyer
Council Member
The Farmington Hills City Council is made up of seven members -- all directly elected by the voters. Council members serve staggered four-year terms and the Mayor serves a two-year term. The Mayor is limited by City Charter to two two-year terms. The Mayor Pro Tem, who serves in the Mayor’s absence, is chosen by the Council members.
The Mayor and City Council members serve part-time. Under our CityCouncil/Manager form of government, the City Council is responsible for policy-making, while the City Manager, who is appointed by City Council, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City. When the City Council makes a decision on an ordinance or policy, the City Manager is responsible for implementing it.
The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Farmington Hills City Council. Meetings are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile, just west of Orchard Lake Road. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. andare also broadcast live on cable Spectrum Channel 203 and AT&T Channel 99,in addition to the City’s YouTube channel. Regular meetings may be preceded by a 6:00 p.m. study session.
Agendas are available at the City Clerk’s Office prior to meetings and in the Council Chamber the night of the meeting. Business of the Council is conducted in the following order:
- Call Meeting to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- Announcements/Presentations from City Boards, Commissions, and Public Officials
- Correspondence
- Consent Agenda
- Consent Agenda Items for Discussion
- Council Members’ Comments & Announcements
- City Manager Update
- Public Hearings
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- City Manager Reports
- Additions to Agenda
- PublicComments
- City Attorney Report (first meeting of the month)
- Adjournment
Citizens are welcome to address the City Council on matters that are not on the City Council agenda under "Public Comments." Citizens who wish to comment on a specific agenda item must complete a registration form, available in the boxes located at both entrances to the Council Chamber. Forms should be given to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. All citizens allowed 5 minutes each to speak. Citizens who wish to comment on Public Hearing items do not have to fill out a registration form.
Mayor & City Council
City of Farmington Hills
31555 W. Eleven Mile
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1165
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