MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 7, voters in Hazel Park and Madison Heights settled contested council races for their cities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Nov. 7, St. Clair Shores voters elected Ronald Frederick, Chris Vitale and Linda Bertges to serve on the City Council for the next four years.

FRASER — Michael Lesich has defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Carnagie in the Fraser mayoral race, according to unofficial results posted by Macomb County election officials.  Lesich defeated Carnagie by a margin of 1,341 votes (59.9%) to 896 votes (40.

NOVI — The city of Novi will be one of 45 communities across Oakland County to pilot the new early voting system this election year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights residents will have a rare opportunity Nov. 7 to amend elements of the city charter, deciding how vacancies and resignations are handled, how often meetings are held, and even whether council members can stay in office while running for mayor.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Nov. 7, voters in the Lakeview Public Schools district will be asked to consider a replacement operating millage proposal in the amount of 21 mills, with 18 mills being the maximum levy, for the next 20 years.

MOUNT CLEMENS — As municipal elections draw closer, hopefuls for the Mount Clemens City Commission and mayor delivered the case for their candidacy at a candidate forum hosted at the Mount Clemens Public Library on Oct. 5.

In the Nov. 7 election, voters in Novi will choose a mayor and three City Council members Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide various local races and ballot proposals Nov. 7.

SOUTHFIELD — In addition to the election of new city council members in Southfield and Lathrup Village, Southfield voters will also find two charter amendment proposals on the ballot Nov. 7.

In the Troy Times’ coverage area, residents will choose City Council candidates on Election Day.

METRO DETROIT — Several communities throughout southeast Michigan are preparing to implement early voting, which allows in-person voting in elections up to nine days prior to Election Day.

Voters will elect members of the St. Clair Shores City Council on Nov. 7. Two candidates for each contested seat appear on the ballot. All city officers are elected to a four-year term.

In the Review’s coverage area, voters Nov. 7 will elect candidates for local offices and decide on potential city charter changes in their respective cities.

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Residents in Royal Oak and Clawson will have proposed charter changes to decide on for the November election.

In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will elect the mayor of Fraser on Nov. 7.

In the Eastsider’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 7 election in Eastpointe will choose a mayor and two City Council members while voters in Roseville will consider a bond proposal and elect three City Council members in an uncontested election with exactly three candidates on the ballot.

ROSEVILLE – A new splash pad, library updates and renovations at both fire stations could be in store for the city of Roseville.