Editorial Team
Meet the current Farmington Voice editorial team and learn who is responsible for Michigan, U.S. policy, business and technology coverage.
The current Farmington Voice editorial team covers local, Michigan and selected U.S. developments with a focus on evidence, practical relevance and clear attribution.
Ethan Mercer
Owner, Publisher, Editor and Michigan News & Public Affairs Writer
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Ethan Mercer was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in 1988 and studied journalism at Oakland University from 2006 to 2010.
His coverage includes Michigan government, public policy, infrastructure, education, housing, economic development, automotive and manufacturing, employment, energy, consumer issues and federal developments with Michigan consequences.
Areas of focus: Michigan politics, public policy and the automotive industry.
Julia Hartwell
U.S. Policy & Economy Writer
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Julia Hartwell was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1989 and studied journalism at American University in Washington, D.C., from 2007 to 2011.
Her coverage includes U.S. public policy, the economy, employment, wages, taxes, housing, mortgages, household costs, education costs, benefits, consumer protection and regulation.
Areas of focus: public policy, the U.S. economy and consumer protection.
Nina Halbrook
Business & Technology Writer
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Nina Halbrook was born in Austin, Texas, in 1992 and studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2014.
Her coverage includes U.S. business, technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, manufacturing, automotive technology, batteries, data centers, supply chains, corporate investment and consumer technology.
Areas of focus: technology, artificial intelligence and the semiconductor industry.
Editorial Responsibility
Ethan Mercer holds overall responsibility for the current publication's editorial standards and publishing decisions.
Current newsroom roles and responsibilities are listed above. When a story depends on specialized medical, legal or financial knowledge, the reporting identifies the relevant qualified sources and their expertise where useful to readers.
Historical Founder
Joni Hubred-Golden founded Farmington Voice in 2014. The publication developed as a local news source for Farmington and Farmington Hills and entered a new ownership and editorial phase in 2026. Current ownership and editorial roles are listed above.
Readers can learn more about the people currently writing for Farmington Voice, including their coverage areas and published work.
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