Shelby Appoints Deputy Supervisor

Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis has appointed Brad D. Bates, who previously worked for C&G Newspapers, deputy supervisor.

Bates, a Central Michigan University who covered Shelby Township and Utica for the newspaper chain, was appointed March 26 to the position. He replaces a retired secretary, and will have a salary of $52,000. This is a savings of $7,000 the township reports.

"Mr. Bates will undoubtedly help to interact with residents as we strive to deliver services in the most productive manner”, Stathakis said in a release. “In my time working with him as a reporter, he always demonstrated a very real concern for our residents and held their needs above all else.” 

Bates, 33, worked to create and establish social media presences for the C&G Newspapers’ sports department and the Shelby‐Utica News. His most recent title was Social Media Director for all 19 C&G Newspapers. 

“He also brings a unique skill set to our newly created position with his in‐depth knowledge of township government, contacts within the community and technical expertise within the communications field,” Stathakis added. 

Bates was a life-long resident of Macomb County prior to getting married in 2008. He now lives in Ferndale.

“I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to continue to serve the people of Shelby Township in this new position," said Bates, in a release. "I look forward to working with Supervisor Stathakis as we help the community grow and prosper.”