WARREN — It has been said public service is among the highest callings.  Those looking to serve the community of Warren may find something that resonates with them and inspires them to act, or even run for an elected office.

KEEGP HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — In recent years, the status of Roosevelt Elementary School has been a source of contention between some Keego Harbor residents and the West Bloomfield School District.

SOUTHFIELD — Eastern Michigan University student and Southfield-raised Naomi Barbour is making waves with her campaign to increase student participation in Michigan politics.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield School District is seeking a $148 million bond proposal, and voters will have an opportunity to decide whether or not to approve it at a special election in May.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools Board of Education recently unanimously voted to ask residents to consider a $550 million bond proposal and a non-homestead millage proposal in the May 2 election.

CLAWSON — After more than a year, a conflict over a seat on the Clawson City Council has been resolved.

ROYAL OAK — Voters in Royal Oak decidedly passed three millages on Nov. 8 for the city and school district.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As residents came out to the polls Nov. 8 on Election Day, one of their civic duties was to vote in local school board elections.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Election Day has come and gone, and now the results of who will hold office are clear.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — During the general election Nov. 8, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, prevailed in his bid for the newly redrawn 8th District of the Michigan House of Representatives.

BERKLEY — A Berkley City Councilwoman has been elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents in the Farmington Press’ coverage area recently voted for candidates running for elected offices and a Farmington Public School District proposal in the Nov. 8 general election.

MACOMB COUNTY — Eastpointe City Councilwoman Sarah Lucido will continue serving the public as an elected official, but this time in a different role.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents in the West Bloomfield Beacon’s coverage area recently cast their votes for local candidates running for elected offices.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Voters of Oakland Township passed the renewal of a township police millage Nov. 8.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Incumbent Jessica Gupta and newcomer Carol Beth Litkouhi outpaced challengers Eddie Hillery and Dennis Talluto for two six-year seats on the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education.

GROSSE POINTES — State Rep. Joseph Tate, D-Detroit — who represents Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park for the 2nd District — will continue to represent the Pointes when he’s sworn into office in his new district in January.

GROSSE POINTES — Although voters can now cast absentee ballots without needing to provide an excuse, that didn’t keep scores of voters from showing up on Election Day Nov. 8 in the Grosse Pointes.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Park voters overwhelmingly supported a new 2.5-mill, 10-year levy for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and improvements on the Nov. 8 ballot.

GROSSE POINTES — A hotly contested race for the Grosse Pointe Board of Education that saw 10 candidates vying for three seats resulted in the defeat of two incumbents in favor of three newcomers, all of whom will serve four-year terms.