CLAWSON — Matthew Binkowski has resigned from his position on the Clawson City Council for a reason none other than love.

CLAWSON — Due to expansion and other factors, the Clawson City Council is in need of new members, and to help guide the community on how to run for office, former Clawson Charter Commission member BT Irwin will be hosting a workshop.

CLAWSON — Clawson voters decided to affirm bumping the number of City Council members from five including the mayor to seven including the mayor during the May 6 special election.

WARREN — A group is hoping to let voters decide the fate of Warren’s recently updated ordinance on marijuana dispensaries.

FERNDALE — Two major proposals on the ballot in Ferndale during the May 6 election were approved by voters.

WARREN — Community members who reside in the Fitzgerald Public Schools district will be asked to consider two ballot proposals in the Aug. 5 election.

MADISON HEIGHTS — On May 6, voters in the Lamphere Schools will decide whether to raise their taxes by hundreds of dollars each year to fund an auxiliary gym, fine arts studio, robotics lab, roofing, security, theater upgrades and more.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester City Council is reducing its voter precincts from six to three, with additional changes being made to polling locations.

CLAWSON — A special election will take place in Clawson May 6, when voters will be asked to decide on two proposed city charter amendments. Both proposed amendments must pass in order for them to take effect.

FERNDALE — Two major questions will be on the ballot for Ferndale voters this May. On May 6, Ferndale and the Ferndale Public Schools each have a ballot question with significant monetary implications that will be decided.

NOVI — The city of Novi is seeking a $120 million bond on the Aug. 5 ballot to update, replace and relocate four of the city’s five public safety buildings, which are more than 40 years old and which city officials say no longer meet the Police Department’s and Fire Department’s needs.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills City Council has unanimously voted to consolidate its 32 voter precincts to 21 moving forward.

SYLVAN LAKE — Residents had to wait a while to find out who was going to fill two spots on Sylvan Lake’s City Council, but the results are now official.

NOVI — Novi residents voted in the Nov. 5 election to not only choose a president, but also their county commissioners, state representative and school board members. This resulted in some changes, as a few incumbents were ousted.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — On Nov. 5, Lathrup Village residents were presented with two cannabis proposals, one to repeal the prohibition of cannabis establishments within the boundaries of the city and one to authorize and allow cannabis businesses and establish fees and regulations for two cannabis retail facilities.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — In the Nov. 5 election, two candidates ran for one six-year judgeship of the 46th District Court, with  incumbent Debra Nance coming out on top.

TROY — Seven candidates ran for three six-year Troy Public Schools Board of Education terms Nov. 5, with three newcomers outperforming three incumbents to earn spots on the board.

GROSSE POINTES — Voters might not agree on who the best candidates were, but early voting seems to be a hit that transcends party lines.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — When it comes to the Grosse Pointe Board of Education, voters apparently want to see change.

OAKLAND COUNTY — While the presidential race saw the state of Michigan turn red once again, several local races in Oakland County stayed blue.