Local Government

Published May 8, 2021

Proclamations honor police, EMS and public works employees in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Several city employees will be recognized for their work this month through proclamations that Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Art Bryant presented at the May 3 City Council meeting held via Zoom videoconferencing.

Published May 7, 2021

Warren Weekly

Scam, threats aimed at elected officials investigated

WARREN — Many people get Facebook friend requests from people they’re already friends with, accompanied by vague questions like, “How are you doing?” It’s a sure sign that a friend’s account has been “hacked” for some unknown purpose by someone sitting who knows where.

Lilliana Kerr was killed in 2017 after a table fell on her at a Head Start program. A bill known as “Lilliana’s Law” would require increased safety inspections in Michigan schools.

Published May 6, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local state rep aims to make school safety inspections a requirement

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Trying to get a law passed that would prevent the type of incident that killed 3-year-old Lilliana Kerr has been difficult for her mom.

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

Published May 6, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to introduce new festival this summer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After more than a year of uncertainty, fear and loss, the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce hopes to host an event this summer that will bring back smiles and fun, as well as a needed boost to local businesses and artists.

Published May 5, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores City Council hears 2021-22 budget requests

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Not many changes are proposed to the operations of city government in the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, as presented to City Council members in April.

Published May 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham launches site dedicated to community input

BIRMINGHAM — Along with regular e-blasts, social media postings and virtual meetings with remote participation, the Birmingham City Commission has taken another digital step to keep residents in the know and able to share input on current issues.

Published May 3, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township to build water storage facility

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — During the summer of 2020, Shelby Township exceeded its maximum allowable peak water usage through the Great Lakes Water Authority, particularly in July. The township averaged more than its maximum permissible usage by as much as 10%.

Farmington Hills wins award for budget transparency

Published May 1, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills wins award for budget transparency

FARMINGTON HILLS — For the 37th consecutive year, the city of Farmington Hills has been presented with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Twp. meetings to remain virtual until Dec. 31

Published April 30, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township meetings to remain virtual until Dec. 31

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Barring future resolutions, all official Clinton Township meetings will occur in a virtual setting until Dec. 31.

Roseville approves CDBG funds for nonprofits

Published April 30, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville approves CDBG funds for nonprofits

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville City Council unanimously approved its Community Development Block Grant nonprofit distributions for fiscal year 2022 at its regular meeting April 13.

Published April 29, 2021

Troy Times

Troy City Council reviews resident survey results

TROY — Troy City Council members met April 12 to review a series of results stemming from a recent resident survey conducted by Cobalt Community Research and distributed to the community in January.

Published April 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville city councilman resigns, pleads guilty to drug possession charge

ROSEVILLE — Roseville City Councilman Charles Frontera has resigned from his office as of April 28, one week before he pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge.

Published April 28, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren names ADA ordinance after resident who fought for it

WARREN — Tony Baker was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis in 1985 and retired from his career in automotive prototype, paint and bodywork when he became disabled four years later.

$Board to decide whether unsolicited newspapers could invoke fees, infractions$

Published April 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township board to decide whether unsolicited newspapers could invoke fees, infractions

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, Clinton Township officials were deliberating the enacting of an ordinance that would regulate the delivery of unsolicited newspapers while financially penalizing those who would not comply.

Eastpointe voters may decide in the November 2021 general election whether they want the city to reinstate a mayoral primary.

Published April 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe council makes decisions on future of local elections

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe voters may see some shake-ups in the way that local elections are conducted after the November 2021 general election.

Published April 28, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren to seek renewal of public safety, road millages

WARREN — This summer, the taxpayers of Warren will be asked to approve the extension of separate millages dedicated to supplemental public safety funding and local street repairs for another five years.

Published April 28, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Over 14 acres donated to township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The generosity of a family with local ties means a new park in Macomb Township.

Published April 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

State rejects Grosse Pointe Shores’ request for temporary no-anchor zone

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Concerns about noise and safety from boaters anchoring close to waterfront Grosse Pointe Shores homes could remain an unresolved issue this summer.

Published April 25, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores seeks no-anchor zone for part of shoreline

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores officials are hoping to increase safety and decrease noise along the Lake St. Clair shoreline this summer.

Published April 24, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale replacing more lead service lines in next 3 years

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council made a decision at its most recent meeting that will increase the number of lead service lines replaced over the next three years.