Local Government

Published July 7, 2020

Southfield City Council OKs two medical marijuana facilities

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently unanimously approved the placement of two new medical marijuana facilities.

Published July 7, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield City Council approves formation of Wildlife Advisory Commission

SOUTHFIELD — With the number of deer and other wildlife that call the city home on the rise, the city has decided to form the Wildlife Advisory Commission.

Council approves survey on possible library millage ballot question

Published July 7, 2020

Troy Times

Troy City Council approves survey on possible library millage ballot question

TROY — The Troy City Council aims to gauge residents’ thoughts on how to move forward on a request for voters to decide on a possible new library millage.

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

Published July 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

The Clawson City Council plans to narrow down the list of applicants for city clerk at its July 7 meeting, after press time.

Published July 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson moves forward with clerk hiring process

CLAWSON — During a special meeting June 29, the Clawson City Council resolved to review the 12 applications for the position of city clerk and narrow down candidates at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting July 7, which took place after press time.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

New telemedicine law aims to remove barriers, improve health care access

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A group of five bills that were signed into state law by the governor June 25 are intended to remove barriers and improve access to health care via telemedicine.

Clawson introduces small cell/5G communications ordinance

Published July 6, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson introduces small cell/5G communications ordinance

CLAWSON — On June 16, the Clawson City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance aimed at regulating the deployment of small cell wireless/5G and related facilities within city limits.

Royal Oak directs staff to draft ordinance banning ‘conversion therapy’

Published July 6, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak directs staff to draft ordinance banning ‘conversion therapy’

ROYAL OAK — On June 22, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a resolution to direct city staff to pen an ordinance banning so-called conversion therapy within city limits.

Published July 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Eastpointe was named the eighth-most affordable city in Michigan to live in by SmartAsset.

Published July 2, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe named 8th-most affordable city in Michigan

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe was recently listed as the eighth-most affordable city in Michigan to live in by data publisher SmartAsset.

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

16 file to run for unexpired City Council term in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council will spend about two hours of a Saturday morning hearing from residents vying to join their ranks.

Published July 2, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Voters to decide proposal to lengthen council terms

STERLING HEIGHTS — Voters will soon have a chance to make the next 2021 City Council stay longer in their seats, as well as make it easier for candidates to qualify for the 2021 ballot.

Published July 2, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Even in a pandemic, CERT continues to help police

STERLING HEIGHTS — In a typical year, Geoff Gariepy would be spending his time making plans as the Sterling Heights Community Emergency Response Team coordinator, in order to help the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair run smoothly.

City takes further steps to bring scooters to St. Clair Shores

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores takes further steps to bring scooters to city

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council approved a lease of space in the newly remodeled Blossom Heath Bathhouse building to Gotcha Mobility for the storage of ride-share scooters coming soon to the Nautical Mile.

Published July 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council cuts position in mayor’s office, causing confusion

WARREN — There seemed to be some confusion over the executive administrator position in the mayor’s office, cut from Warren’s 2020-2021 budget approved by the City Council with a list of other amendments offered during a special meeting by Zoom June 30.

Published July 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren council passes budget at deadline

WARREN — Warren residents will pay a little more for water and sewer services and a little less in taxes, and the City Council wanted added control over capital expenditures through the Downtown Development Authority in the city’s budget for the coming year.

Published July 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council approves mayoral term limit proposal, ballot language

WARREN — Warren voters are several steps closer to again revisiting a mayoral term limits proposal as part of what’s sure to be a jam-packed ballot for the presidential election in November.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township clerk, treasurer to be chosen in August primary

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Harrison Township voters will decide the future of both the Clerk’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office. Incumbent Clerk Adam Wit and incumbent Treasurer Darrin York, both Republicans, will face Republican challengers in Lisa Sinclair and Larry Tomenello, respectively.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Five candidates look to fill single spot on city commission

MOUNT CLEMENS — By the time a spot on the Mount Clemens City Commission is filled, it will be almost one year since it became vacated.

Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County Community Mental Health receives over $3 million in grant funding

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Community Mental Health recently received additional funding as part of a national campaign aimed to transform mental health and addiction treatment services.