SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
Michele Economou Ureste, Township Supervisor

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 248-451-4800
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OFFICE OVERVIEW

The Township Supervisor's department is a 2 person department comprised of the Township Supervisor and Executive Assistant. Michele Economou Ureste was elected in 2008 as the West Bloomfield Township Supervisor and Pat Chapin is the Executive Assistant.

The Township Supervisor is "frequently the first official contacted about any township business or complaint and is often perceived as the township spokesperson. The supervisor serves as agent for the township for all legal transactions. The supervisor also acts as the moderator of any township meeting responsible for regulating the proceedings of any meeting."° By statute, the Township Supervisor is also the Chief Assessing officer for the township. All department heads at the township report to the Township Supervisor with the exception of the Clerk and Treasurers Departments.

°Little Red Book- Authorities and Responsibilities of Michigan Twp. Officials, Boards and Commissions by John H. Bauckham, revised edition, pg. 25

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who removes dead animals in the Township?
In the case of a large animal (i.e. deer) obstructing the road, please contact the Oakland County Road Commission at (248) 645-2000.  For the removal of all other dead animals you may choose to hire a company to remove them or do it yourself after taking necessary precautions such as wearing gloves when handling the animal. Report all dead crows to the West Nile Virus Hotline of the Oakland County Health Division at 1-877-377-3641.

There are some terrible potholes in my neighborhood, whom do I call to have them repaired?
Please contact the Oakland County Road Commission, Department of Citizen Services at (248) 858-4804. You must contact the same number for neighborhood paving/re-paving projects or to set up an SAD (special assessment district)

Whom do I contact about having a tour of Town Hall? .
The Township Supervisor's Office conducts tours of Town Hall. Every year, we have between 40 and 60 groups comprised mostly of elementary school students tour our offices. The highlight of those visits are meeting the Supervisor in his office and sitting in the Board Room.

Is there public transportation in West Bloomfield?
Yes. The Township is served by three fixed bus routes. Schedules are available in the Township Hall lobby or by calling SMART at (866) 962-5515. Additionally, there is a community transit bus for scheduling rides locally. For more information call West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation at (248) 451-1900.