TRUSTED ADVOCATE

PROVEN PROBLEM SOLVER

“It’s an honor to be your Mayor. Together, we welcomed new businesses and improved our infrastructure. We’ve made Farmington Hills even more of a destination city — promoting joy, optimism, and resilience. Let’s continue the work!

— Theresa Rich

Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich is a mother, advocate, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader who has dedicated her life to service above self.

Following a thirty-year career in the automotive industry, where her roles ranged from tax lawyer to leading international seminars, Theresa has served our community on Farmington Hills City Council, the Oakland Schools Board of Education, and various boards and commissions at the local, state, and national levels. Theresa also serves on the faculty of the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business and is a proud American Federation of Teachers union member.

Theresa and her husband Brian have lived in Farmington Hills for over 30 years and own a local business, RichLaw, PLLC. They are proud to have raised their two children, former Farmington Public Schools trustee Zachary Rich and Alyson Rich, M.D., in our city.

Theresa is running for re-election to continue working hard for us and leading with joy, optimism, and resilience. She is committed to delivering impactful results for our community. Top accomplishments include:

• Securing free breakfast and lunch for 1.4 million Michigan children.

• Welcoming new businesses and job creators, including Comerica’s new HQ and 2,000 employees.

• Supporting our veterans and paving the way for American Legion Post 346 to relocate to Farmington Hills.

• Building community and inclusivity by diversifying city boards and commissions to bring new voices into local government.

• Spurring growth by promoting public art and reimagining the long neglected Grand River Corridor.

• Affirming Farmington Hills as a destination, through development of a Medical Mile on Northwestern Highway.

For over two decades,
Theresa has gotten results locally:

  • Farmington Hills City Council – Driving force behind the expansion of task force focused on preventing and addressing domestic violence, the first of its kind in the state and a pilot for other communities in the region.

  • Oakland Schools Board of Education – Has served as officer of Oakland Schools for over a decade, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently for Intermediate School District serving over 200,000 students in 28 school districts.

  • Commission on Children, Youth & Families – Led strategic planning initiative to improve lives of local children, youth and families.

  • S.A.V.E Task Force (Serving Adults who are Vulnerable and/or Elderly) – Serves as chair of task force focused on increasing awareness and addressing elder abuse in cross-disciplinary partnership, including Oakland County Circuit Court and the Prosecutor’s Office.

  • Farmington Area Arts Commission – Tasked with enhancing culture and art in the Greater Farmington community.

  • Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Advisory Council – Providing insights to help equip girls with tools and resources to grow into young women of courage, confidence, and character.

  • Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Past President of Board of Trustees of organization focused on assisting those who lose vision; recognized as Crain's Detroit Business "Best Run Non-Profit under $5 million.”

  • Heritage Hills Homeowners' Association – Steered effort to secure community funding for successful building of a playground.

  • Farmington Hills/Farmington Foundation for Youth and Families – Board member of local nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of young people and families in our community.

  • Committee to Increase Voter Participation – Appointed by mayor to improve voter participation in all elections and increase the quality and quantity of publicity and information regarding such elections.

  • American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA), Willow Run Chapter - Volunteer helping recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women during World War II.

As Mayor, Theresa has taken great time, attention, and care to fulfill her campaign promise of making Farmington Hills even more of a destination, while promoting joy, optimism, and resilience.

Some highlights: 

  • Expanding services and resources for our seniors

  • Delivering the resources our first responders need to keep residents safe

  • Working to lower housing costs alongside regional and state partners

  • Finalizing the city's Master Plan to aid development

  • Welcoming new businesses and job creators

  • Diversifying our boards and commissions by over 50 appointments representing broad backgrounds and life experiences, bringing new voices to local government 

  • Supporting our veterans by bringing the American Legion Hall to our community

  • Bringing the State of the County here, establishing the city as a destination

  • Attending hundreds of community events, building relationships within Farmington Hills and the surrounding region

  • Re-energizing Farmington Hills as a destination, including promoting public art, reimagining the Grand River Corridor, championing the international food scene along Orchard Lake & 12 Mile, and developing a Medical Mile along Northwestern Highway

Theresa Rich for Farmington Hills Mayor.

ENDORSEMENTS

ORGANIZATIONS

  • AFSCME Council 25

  • AFT Michigan

  • Americans4Hindus

  • Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2

  • Chaldean Chamber PAC

  • Democratic Municipal Officials

  • Farmington Hills Dems

  • Fems for Dems

  • Greater Metro Area Association of Realtors

  • IBEW

  • Iron Workers Local 25 State Campaign PAC

  • Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus

  • MI List

  • Michigan AFL-CIO

  • Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council

  • Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union

  • Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights

  • Painters District Council 1M

  • Pipefitters & HVAC/R Services Local 636

  • Planned Parenthood Advocates of MI

  • Plumbers Union Local 98

  • SEIU MI

  • She's the Future

  • Sheet Metal Workers Local 80

  • Teamsters 337 PAC

  • UAW Region 1

ELECTED OFFICIALS & COMMUNITY LEADERS

  • Congresswoman Haley Stevens

  • Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence

  • State Senator Rosemary Bayer

  • State Senator Jeremy Moss

  • State Senator Dayna Polehanki

  • State Representative Kelly Breen

  • State Representative Jason Hoskins

  • State Representative Samantha Steckloff

  • Former State Representative Chris Greig

  • County Executive Dave Coulter

  • County Commissioner Gwen Markham

  • County Commissioner William Miller

  • Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash

  • Treasurer Robert Wittenberg

  • Former Mayor / Mayor Emerita Vicki Barnett

  • Mayor Pro Tempore Bill Dwyer

  • Council Member Maria Taylor

  • Former Council Member Mary Newlin

  • Former Council Member Matt Strickfaden

  • FPS School Board Member Thomas Hull

  • Berkley Mayor Bridget Dean

  • Ferndale Mayor Raylon Leaks May

  • Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull

  • Oak Park Mayor Marian McClellan

  • Pleasant Ridge Mayor Bret Scott

  • Southfield Mayor Ken Siver

  • Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman

  • Community Leader Virgie Rollins

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