Local Government

Published December 19, 2023

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A Grosse Pointe City Council member recently was recognized for his many years of service to his community.

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Published December 19, 2023

ROCHESTER — Stuart Bikson will continue to lead the city of Rochester as its mayor through 2024 following a unanimous vote of the Rochester City Council.

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Published December 18, 2023

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Residents of North Miles Road, a neighborhood located off of Little Mack Avenue and west of Groesbeck Highway, came out to speak about a paving special assessment at the Dec. 4 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting.

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Published December 18, 2023

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A new development in a nearly two-year-long residential development saga occurred at the Dec. 11 Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting as the board unanimously approved a rezoning request for former L’Anse Creuse Public Schools land.

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Published December 18, 2023

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak’s city manager has resigned from his position, and the city has elevated the deputy city manager to serve in the top job for the time being.

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Published December 16, 2023

PLEASANT RIDGE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission received a presentation about a community survey with resident feedback on a host of city issues.

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Published December 15, 2023

TROY — The city of Troy will move forward with renovations to its City Council chambers after permission to use Community Development Block Grant funds to upgrade a local property to be an inclusive park were denied.

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Published December 15, 2023

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Residents and organizations looking to make the most out of Macomb Township’s newest parks have some additional fine print to read following the Dec. 6 Board of Trustees meeting.

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Published December 15, 2023

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a special meeting Nov. 1, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved raises for all township employees and elected officials.

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Published December 14, 2023

MOUNT CLEMENS — For its penultimate meeting of 2023, the full Mount Clemens City Commission showed up on Dec. 4 for a regular meeting headlined by water project funding and a work session about the apartment complex set to replace the old motel at 1 North River Road.

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Published December 6, 2023

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on Nov. 20, newly elected council members and reelected incumbents took their oaths of office.

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Published December 6, 2023

NOVI — Justin Fischer’s election as mayor has left a vacancy on the Novi City Council, which, according to the city charter, must be filled by a council appointee within 30 days or otherwise will require a special election.

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Published December 6, 2023

NOVI — There is a new mayor in town, and his name is Justin Fischer.

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Published December 6, 2023

TROY — Oakland County has a new county commissioner and Troy has a new City Council member following a sudden shake-up after the Nov. 7 election.

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Published December 6, 2023

METRO DETROIT — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a call for a special election to fill the Michigan House of Representatives seats vacated by newly elected Warren Mayor Lori M. Stone and Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, who represented District 13 and District 25, respectively.

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Published December 5, 2023

BIRMINGHAM — At a City Commission meeting Nov. 13, Therese Longe officially passed the gavel to Elaine McLain. Longe nominated McLain to serve as mayor and was backed by a unanimous vote of the City Commission.

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Published December 5, 2023

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Township officials have taken a step toward expanding the 23 Mile Road public safety complex by making an offer to buy an adjoining property.

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Published December 4, 2023

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At their Nov. 20 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved Mark Metry to join the 40th District Court as an attorney magistrate by a 7-0 vote.

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Published December 4, 2023

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has chosen its replacement for the late Gary McGillivray, who long represented his hometown of Madison Heights along with Hazel Park and parts of Troy as the commissioner for District 3.

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Published December 1, 2023

WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone’s ceremonial swearing-in on Nov. 20 was a joyous, celebratory event where people gathered to support Warren’s new mayor.

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