Seeing Clearly with TR Carr · Featured Series
The Charles
Cone Story
A Century of Flight, Faith & Persistence
At 100 years old, Colonel Charles Cone has lived a life most could only dream of — three wars, sixty-nine years of marriage, nuclear bombers with cracking wings, and helicopter lessons at age 96. This is his story, in five parts.
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Judge 2026
Michael Sawicky Explains Motivation for Law and Run for 47th District Court
For voters in Farmington and Farmington Hills, understanding that path offers context into how a candidate approaches the role of a judge.
Judge 2026
Michael Sawicky on Juvenile Cases, Public Safety, and Judicial Responsibility
"It is a reminder that these issues exist everywhere, including in Farmington and Farmington Hills."
Judge 2026
Michael Sawicky Discusses Career, Courtroom Experience, and Judicial Readiness
“I’m here to give you advice… I’m not here to necessarily tell you what you want to hear,”
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Critical Issues
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.”
Critical Issues
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 ...
Critical Issues
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 ...
Critical Issues
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 ...
Critical Issues
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 ...
Critical Issues
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 ...
Jimmy Lossia: Farmington Hills Mayoral Candidate
TR Carr PhD speaks with Farmington Hills mayoral candidate Jimmy Allicia about housing concerns, transparency, and his independent approach to local government.
Farah Khan: Farmington Hills City Council Candidate
TR Carr PhD speaks with Farmington Hills City Council candidate Farah Khan about community engagement, transparency, and resident-centered governance.
Be a ferret when it comes to politics
The idea of the “Ferret Citizen” and explains why curiosity, independence, and effort are essential to informed civic participation.
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.