NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Vol. 22, No. 26
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West Bloomfield voters approve school millage BY GENA JOHSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
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Voters in Orchard Lake Village reelected Kevin Kroger and elected newcomer DuAnne Sonneville to the City Council during the election Nov. 4. A new mayor will be appointed at the Nov. 17 council meeting.
WEST BLOOMFIELD — During the election Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District approved a sinking fund millage by a 54% majority, with 3,376 voting “yes” and 2,857 voting “no.” The millage is for 10 years, starting in 2026. “Our facilities are an investment in our students, staff and community,” said Dania Bazzi, WBSD superintendent. “This approval allows us to keep general fund dollars in the classroom while continuing to improve our buildings, technology and safety systems. The district described the millage as a “renewal” or “continuation” of the millage that was approved in 2013 because it has the same millage rate See WB VOTERS on page 18A
Orchard Lake voters choose council members, approve proposals
ORCHARD LAKE — Residents of Orchard Lake Village reelected Kevin Kroger and elected newcomer DuAnne Sonneville to the City Council in the
election Nov. 4. Both candidates received three-year terms. In addition, two city street proposals were approved.
The council race
Three candidates ran for two open seats on the council.
“I’m just very grateful that (residents) feel I’m doing the job they elected me to do in the past and I will continue to do the job over the next three years,” Kroger said. Kroger received 314 votes, which
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