Farmington Hills runs on a council-manager form of government — the same system used by about 70% of American cities. Most residents have never been taught how it actually works. T.R. Carr, Ph.D., breaks down what our city charter says, who answers to whom, and why the mayor doesn’t run the city.
$350,000. An NDA. No answers.
TR Carr PhD explains what it means to be an informed, engaged citizen and how voters can participate thoughtfully in local elections.
In Part 2 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD and former mayor Jerry Ellis clarify the mayor’s role and why secrecy at City Hall undermines stability.
In Part 2 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD and former mayor Ken Massey explain why clarity around the mayor’s role and stable governance are essential to Farmington Hills’ economy and quality of life.
In Part 1 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD speaks with former Farmington Hills mayor Ken Massey about transparency, open meetings, and why trust is essential to effective local government.
In Part 2 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD and Eugene Greenstein examine how secrecy, rumors, and broken process can destabilize trust inside Farmington Hills city government.
In Part 1 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD speaks with Eugene Greenstein about trust, management, and why sudden administrative actions can unsettle even a well run city like Farmington Hills.
In Part 3 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD and Brian Bertka explore how trust, credibility, and communication within Farmington Hills City Council affect the entire structure of local government.
Who runs Farmington Hills, and why does that distinction matter.
