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Mayor Hubert Yopp

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Hubert Yopp
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Mayor Hubert Yopp

Hubert Yopp is a lifelong Highland Parker. His devotion to servicing the City of Highland Park is personal as he himself grew up in the city and graduated from Highland Park High School. He continued his educations at Mercy College of Detroit receiving an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, then a Bachelor of Science at the University of Detroit Mercy. The Mayor attended Eastern Michigan University- Interdisciplinary Studies earning 12 credits in the Master’s Program, as well as Michigan State University studying Community Policing.

Recently Mayor Yopp was selected as one of two Michigan Officials to attend Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government in Boston, MA. As of June 2008 he became an official Alum of Harvard University.

Mayor Yopp has an extensive history in public service. He dutifully served the US Army for seven and half years holding positions such as Personnel Management and Military Police Detective. After being honorably discharged, Mr. Yopp became a Michigan State Certified Police Officer, attaining the rank of Executive Officer, a Michigan Certified Firefighter, and a Licensed Michigan Real Estate Agent. Mayor Yopp also established his own detective agency, Yopp’s Detective Agency, once becoming a Michigan State Licensed and Bonded Private Investigator.

Before being elected to the position of mayor, Mr. Yopp’s commitment to Highland Park was demonstrated by his time served with the city. He served on the Highland Park Board of Education as a Substitute Teacher. He also served in the Highland Park City Council. While serving the city, the mayor has been committed to other affiliations including being a life member of the NAACP, NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), MCPI (Michigan Council of Private Investigators) and NOCBOR (North Oakland County Board of Realtors) and Moss-Eason-Historical Block Club.

Mayor with Govenor Schwarzenegger

Professional Experience and Public Service

  • Highland Park City Council
  • U.S. Army (7.5 years)
    a) Personnel Management
    b) Military Police Detective
    c) Honorable Discharge (DD-214)
  • Michigan State Certified Police Officer (Executive Officer)
  • Michigan State Certified Firefighter
  • Michigan State Licensed Real Estate Agent
  • Michigan State Licensed & Bonded Private Investigator
    a) Yopp's Detective Agency
  • Highland Park Board of Education (Substitute Teacher)

Education

  • Highland Park High School
  • Mercy College of Detroit (AA)
  • University of Detroit/Mercy (BS)
  • Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff & Command
  • (12 credits towards Graduate School)
  • Michigan State University - Community Policing
  • International Homicide Investigation - Columbus, Ohio

Other Affiliations

  • Life Member of NAACP
  • NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives)
  • MCPI (Michigan Council of Private Investigators)
  • NOCBOR (North Oakland County Board of Realtors)
  • Moss-Eason-Historical Block Club


April 25
Yard Waste Collection

April 27

Town Hall Meeting , 6 pm

Meetings with Mayor Yopp


Non-emergency Services

Police:  (313) 852-7338
Fire:  (313) 252-0230