The Cowardly City Council of Highland Township, Michigan

God forbid any Highland Township, Michigan resident ask his/her City Council to help him/her with a problem.

God forbid any Highland Township, Michigan resident ask his/her City Council to make a single phone call or write a single letter on their behalf to one of our State or Federal elected representative.

Highland Township Supervisor
Rick Hamill
248-887-3791 ext. 6
rick.hamill@highlandtwp.org

The Highland Township Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operation of the township and is responsible for administration of personnel, purchasing and budgeting. The Supervisor directly oversees the Assessing, Planning, Zoning, Building and Ordinance Departments and is the Agent for the transaction of township legal business.

The Supervisor's staff is called on to serve and inform Highland residents and to mediate on their behalf when necessary.

They also address inquiries, complaints and suggestions relating to township, county, state and federal issues.

Administrative Assistant I
Jennifer Frederick
248-887-3791 ext.6
frederickj@highlandtwp.org

Administrative Assistant II
Karen M Provo
provok@highlandtwp.org
248-887-3791 ext. 3
Assessing and Trash

Highland Township Clerk - Tami Flowers, CMMC
Phone Number: (248) 887-3791 ext.5
flowerst@highlandtwp.org

Tami Flowers: Age: 50; Contact information: 248-701-2783, tami.flowers@comcast.net, www.facebook.com/tami.flowers4highland; Profession: Accounting & Administration’ Educational background: Bachelors degree in Accounting; Relevant community involvement: 8 years as Highland-White Lake Business Association Administrator; I’ve been involved in a wide variety of community organizations since we moved here in 1995.

Highland Township Treasurer
Judy Cooper, CPFA, MiCPT
Phone Number:
(248) 887-3791 ext. 4
E-mail:
cooperj@highlandtwp.org

Mary Pat Chynoweth: Age: 65; Contact information: 248-529-3290, gmchynoweth@comcast.net; Profession: Retired Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Huron Valley Schools (26 years); Educational background: Business Administration Degree, Michigan State University - Master Citizen’s Planner, Michigan Township Association - Township Governance Academy, Michigan Township Association – Annual Conference and ongoing education sessions, Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority - Conferences and ongoing training sessions, Plante Moran - Governmental Client Training; Relevant community involvement: Includes Highland Festivals, Parades and Fireworks, Milford Memories, Adopt a Highway, Horseback Riding for the Handicapped, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, and Race for the Cure.

Brian Howe: Age: 52; Contact information: 248-505-1809, yourhighlandtrustee@gmail.com, Facebook - Brian Howe YOUR Highland Trustee; Profession: Social Studies Teacher at Lakeland High School; Educational background: Bachelors Degree from Central Michigan University, Masters Degree from Eastern Michigan University; Relevant community involvement: A member of the DDA Summer Concert Committee, Coordinator of the annual Veterans Ceremony at Lakeland High School.

Mary McDonell: Age: 64; Contact information: Work phone - 248-887-3791, ext. 124, Township cell phone - 248-787-6983, home phone - 248-887-6061; mlmcdonell@aol.com; Profession: Highland Township Clerk; Educational background: Degree in Business Administration, Master Municipal Clerk Certification from Michigan State University, Graduate of Michigan Townships' Association (MTA) Governance Academy, Michigan Election Law Accredited, as well as continuing education on municipal government responsibilities and requirements through Plante Moran, Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, MTA and the Michigan Municipal Clerks' Association; Relevant community involvement: Board member of Huron Valley Youth Assistance and the Oakland County Chapter of MTA and volunteer for numerous organizations and events.

Joseph Salvia: Contact info: elect.salvia@comcast.net; profession: Business owner – Multiple businesses over 45 years; Served 6 years in the Michigan Army National Guard and received an honorable discharge; Relevant community involvement: Highland resident - 40 years, U.S. Congressional District Office - Military & Veteran Affairs – 5 years, Board of Directors - Huron Valley State Bank, Board of Directors - Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce. Highland-White Lake Business Association, American Legion, Past Commander, AMVETS Post 2006, Commander, Knights of Columbus Council 8500, Past Grand Knight, Rotary Club of Milford