Local Government

Published August 28, 2018

Berkley, Huntington Woods receive grant to study feasibility of city improvements

HUNTINGTON WOODS/BERKLEY— The cities of Huntington Woods and Berkley recently were awarded a multicommunity project planning grant that will provide funding to study the feasibility of city improvements.Read More

Published August 28, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Council appointment in Grosse Pointe Farms makes history

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A swearing-in ceremony typically attracts a few family members or friends — or both — of the person taking office. But for the swearing in of the newest Grosse Pointe Farms City Council member, Sierra Leone Donaven, the standard handful of supporters was greatly multiplied.

Published August 28, 2018

Madison - Park News

MH City Council closes gun control loophole

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council recently closed a loophole in city ordinances that essentially would have allowed anyone with a concealed pistol license (CPL) to freely discharge their firearm in the city, such as in their backyard.Read More

The Clinton Township Board of Trustees is in the process of developing an ethics policy for township officials.

Published August 28, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Ethics policy being developed in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s no secret that former Clinton Township officials have recently been in the crosshairs of illegalities and ethical wrongdoing.

Published August 28, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township officials look to state lawmakers for road funding

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following a failed road millage proposal and decades of funding inequities, some Clinton Township officials have had enough.

Published August 24, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New contract paves way for purchase of sewer infrastructure in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A process that had begun in 2017 for the Southeast Macomb Sanitary Sewer District to reorganize itself into an entity capable of purchasing sewer infrastructure from Wayne County made more progress with the signing of a service contract in August.

Published August 24, 2018

Warren Weekly

Calls to investigate ‘voter fraud’ arise after failed petition drive

WARREN — Amid claims that many of the signatures on initiatory petitions aimed at putting a mayoral term limits question on the ballot this fall were bogus, Warren’s City Council president is calling for a state investigation into possible voter fraud.

Published August 24, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Judge: Clerk’s Office making strides catching up on backlogs

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County interim Clerk/Register of Deeds Kathy Smith and her staff have been working to lower the number of backlogs reportedly created by the previous clerk.

Published August 22, 2018

Southfield Sun

Council votes to change overnight parking rules

SOUTHFIELD — Following an ordinance change, residents may now be able to file for a permit to park on the street overnight. At a June 25 meeting, the Southfield City Council voted 6-0 to amend the city’s existing overnight street parking ordinance.Read More

The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved four special assessment districts Aug. 6, including tying in residents from both Thornton Street and Tessens Drive. Residents on Tessens were upset at having to possibly pay higher taxes because they believe their street is in rather good condition.

Published August 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Four road improvement plans approved by board in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At the Aug. 6 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting, the board unanimously approved special assessment districts for three projects: Abela Street, Lakewood Street and Picton Court. Thornton Street was also approved by a 6-1 voting margin, with Trustee Jenifer “Joie” West being the lone "no" vote.

Published August 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local attorney files lawsuit to have Bucci removed from office

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township resident and lawyer Frank Cusumano Jr. is seeking the removal of Trustee Dino Bucci from the Board of Trustees after filing a lawsuit Aug. 9 with the Macomb County Circuit Court.Read More

Published August 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Board decides on pickleball courts for undeveloped property

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township is moving forward with plans to develop pickleball courts on a piece of township property off 21 Mile Road, backing away from a call for a dog park on the same property that began in 2016.Read More

Published August 20, 2018

Madison - Park News

MH City Council divided over resolution on Patterson’s remarks

MADISON HEIGHTS — Following a controversial comment by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, a resolution was presented to the Madison Heights City Council at its Aug. 13 meeting, condemning his remarks and calling for his resignation. But a split council narrowly defeated it.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council extends interim city manager contract

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council voted to extend interim City Manager Ryan Cotton’s contract until October during a July meeting, and the council will begin the process of interviewing a new city manager in September.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Move to put spending threshold question on ballot fails

When the votes are cast, sometimes even a majority isn’t enough. That’s what happened at to Aug. 8 Sterling Heights City Council meeting when the council voted on whether to press forward with the creation of a November ballot proposal.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Recall to remove Bucci from board falls short

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the primary election over and voters now looking to the November general election, Macomb Township residents won’t see a recall vote as part of the ballot after a petition to remove Trustee Dino Bucci from the board failed to get enough signatures.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Water rates expected to go up for residents in 2019

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents should expect an increase in water rates next year as the township itself is anticipating a double-digit increase in rates from the Great Lakes Water Authority.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Southfield Sun

Council adopts Indigenous Peoples Day resolution

SOUTHFIELD — To celebrate the heritage and recognize the hardships of the nation’s first people, the city of Southfield recently adopted an Indigenous Peoples Day resolution.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Farmington Press

City Council hires consultants for master plan update

FARMINGTON — The Farmington City Council voted unanimously to approve a proposal to update the city’s master plan July 16. The city selected OHM Advisors based on a recommendation by the Master Plan Review Committee, composed of city officials.Read More

The “Committee to Restore Accountability in Warren” group filed 760 petition pages on July 31, aiming to potentially roll back a term limits extension for Warren's mayors. The group later formally withdrew its petitions and requested an end to the signature validation process.

Published August 8, 2018

Warren Weekly

Effort aimed at undoing Warren mayoral term limits extension called off

WARREN — There will be no question about mayoral term limits on the ballot that goes before Warren voters in November — at least, not one put there by an initiatory petition.