Are you just a voter, or are you a gladiator?
An educational breakdown of the four ways citizens engage in democracy, from disengagement to active campaign involvement.
Understanding Your Role in Local Government
TR Carr PhD explains what it means to be an informed, engaged citizen and how voters can participate thoughtfully in local elections.
Former Mayor Jerry Ellis: “It’s Like Trying to Sneak Something Through Behind Everybody’s Back”
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.
Former Mayor Jerry Ellis: “If They Can Do This to the City Manager, They Can Do It to Anybody”
In Part 1 of I Can See Clearly Now, TR Carr PhD speaks with former mayor Jerry Ellis about transparency, morale, and why secrecy at City Hall puts stability at risk.
Economic Stability and City Management with Former Mayor Ken Massey
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.
Government Transparency and Trust with Former Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey
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.
Eugene Greenstein: Why Firing the City Manager Without Cause Creates Organizational Chaos
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.
Eugene Greenstein: “This Is a Coup” – Why Secret Meetings Destroy High-Performing Teams
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.
Brian Burtka: Trust, Credibility, and What Happens Next in 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.
Brian Burtka about Transparency Concerns in Farmington Hills City Government
“This is our government, and we deserve the transparency for the government to provide all the information to us.”