Local Government

Longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam worked his last day with the city of Royal Oak Nov. 13 and was set to begin his new position as village administrator and clerk in Wolverine Lake, a 1.68-square-mile village in Commerce Township, Nov. 23.

Published November 20, 2020

Longtime Royal Oak city attorney leaves to serve hometown

ROYAL OAK — Longtime Royal Oak City Attorney David Gillam, 61, is saying goodbye to the city for the third, and final, time.

Published November 20, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores changes building hours in response to virus spike

The city of St. Clair Shores is making changes to protect the health and safety of its employees and residents in compliance with the latest orders from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Epidemic Order.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Longtime Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission official honored

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A resident who has spent more than 30 years in different roles in Grosse Pointe Park city government has been honored by his peers.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Former Grosse Pointe Park City Council member honored with resolution

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The person who, for years, was the youngest member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council was honored by his colleagues for the unique perspective and knowledge he was able to bring.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores residents show their support of city retirees

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The election might be over, but lawn signs are popping up all over Grosse Pointe Shores.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Business owner and mentor becomes first Black member of Park City Council

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park’s newest council member is making history in the city.

Published November 19, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Board approves pay increase for full-time elected officials

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After much debate, it was decided that full-time Macomb Township elected officials will receive a pay raise.

Published November 19, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

New full-time officials sound off about township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Two of the three full-time elected officials on the Macomb Township Board of Trustees are newcomers.

Published November 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham mayor elected to uncommon second term

BIRMINGHAM — For the first time in the better part of a century, the city of Birmingham will be served by the same mayor for two consecutive years.

Harper Woods City Council approves 2021 budget

Published November 18, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods City Council approves 2021 budget

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council approved the city’s budget for 2021 at its regular meeting Oct. 19.

Harper Woods City Council OKs resolution supporting social justice

Published November 18, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods City Council OKs resolution supporting social justice

HARPER WOODS — At its regular meeting Oct. 19, the Harper Woods City Council voted unanimously to approve its Resolution in Support of Transformative and Restorative Justice.

Published November 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

City officials praise Ryska for clerk work

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights City Clerk Melanie Ryska might not have been on the ballot Nov. 3, but the City Council declared her a winner the day after Election Day for all of her hard work managing things.

Published November 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County led nation in census response rate

MACOMB COUNTY — When it comes to the 2020 U.S. Census, Macomb County is setting records.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

‘We want to be the uptown of Macomb County’

MOUNT CLEMENS — While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the main talking point of 2020, it wasn’t the only topic brought up at the Mount Clemens State of the City Nov. 13 at the Emerald Theater.

Published November 10, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Rental ordinance amendments approved in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While the city has had a rental inspection ordinance in place, there wasn’t an easy way for a certificate to be revoked if a property fell into disrepair in between certifications — until now.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills city manager retires to move up north, access in-person learning for family

FARMINGTON HILLS — An aura of sadness permeated the air at Farmington Hills City Hall Oct. 30 as now former City Manager David Boyer packed up his desk, said farewell to friends and colleagues, and retired from his position.

Published November 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City to consider permitting smaller housing units

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City has plenty of spacious single-family homes, but could smaller housing units be coming to the community in the near future?

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Community Foundation accepting applications for grant funding

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Foundation is now accepting applications to provide grant funding for groups and programs that aim to help the city of Ferndale and its residents.

Published November 9, 2020

Warren Weekly

COVID-19 concerns close Warren city offices, court

WARREN — Warren’s City Hall and the 37th District Court were closed to the public effective Nov. 9 amid a “spike” in positive tests for the coronavirus among employees.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Poloni to return to Grosse Pointe Shores as city manager

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Who says you can’t go home again? Nine years after retiring as Grosse Pointe Shores’ public safety director, Stephen Poloni is returning to the Shores in a different role — as city manager.