ORCHARD LAKE — Unofficial results for the Nov. 4 election showed DuAnne Sonneville leading Sean O’Bryan by three points for the last seat on the Orchard Lake City Council. Ten days later, they would face off in a tiebreaker, reconfirming Sonneville.

NOVI — Novi voters approved a $425 million bond Nov. 4 to further enhance the Novi Community School District. 

NOVI — Attorney Aaron Martinez will provide a new voice on the Novi City Council when he is sworn in, alongside incumbent candidate-elects Brian Smith and Priya Gurumurthy and Mayor Justin Fischer on Nov. 17.

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 4, Rochester voters passed a ballot proposal to remove language from the city’s charter regarding primary elections.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills cast their ballots in favor of renewing a millage focused on the Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority Nov. 4, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

GROSSE POINTE PARK/SHORES/WOODS — Voters in Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods had ballots largely featuring uncontested local races, with the exception being a contested council election in the Park.

GROSSE POINTES/ HARPER WOODS — Voters this year weren’t just electing local officials — they were also weighing in on a bond for the Grosse Pointe Public School System and, in Grosse Pointe Woods, a charter amendment.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — It’s not unusual to see an attorney serving as mayor in Grosse Pointe Farms, as a number of them have been elected to this office, the most recent being outgoing Mayor Louis Theros, who didn’t seek reelection in November.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Voters faced contested mayoral and City Council races in Grosse Pointe City.

FARMINGTON HILLS — More than 75% of voters in Farmington Hills supported the renewal of the safety proposal for the city’s police and fire departments Nov. 4, which will help pay for staff and equipment for the next 10 years starting in 2026. Voters cast 14,419 votes in favor of the proposal and 4,754 against. 

FARMINGTON — Familiar faces will continue to run the Farmington City Council.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the election Nov. 4, Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich was reelected by more than 59% of the vote. Council members Michael Bridges and Valerie Knol were also reelected, and they were joined by a council newcomer, Charlie Starkman.

WARREN — A proposed charter amendment that would allow the mayor to make interim appointments has failed by less than 100 votes.

WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city. Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — During the election Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District approved a sinking fund millage by a 54% majority, with 3,376 voting “yes” and 2,857 voting “no.” The millage is for 10 years, starting in 2026. 

ORCHARD VILLAGE — Residents of Orchard Lake Village reelected Kevin Kroger and elected newcomer DuAnne Sonneville to the City Council in the election Nov. 4. Both candidates received three-year terms. In addition, two city street proposals were approved. 

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — The Nov. 4 election results are in, creating a new mix of people to sit on the Royal Oak City Commission and the Clawson City Council.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Voters in Southfield and Lathrup Village cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election to decide a number of elected offices and proposals.

EASTPOINTE — Voters in Eastpointe chose a newcomer to join the council and replace a council member who has served for more than a decade.

ROSEVILLE — Residents in Roseville let their voices be heard at the polls Nov. 4 as they voted to reelect the current mayor.