Local Government

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

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.

Published August 8, 2018

Farmington Press

City lights to be converted to LEDs

FARMINGTON — Watch out, Paris, Farmington is gunning for the “City of Lights” title. The Farmington City Council unanimously approved adding LED streetlights last month.Read More

Published August 8, 2018

Troy Times

Group seeks to allow commercial marijuana growers to operate

Representatives for a group that calls itself Citizens for a Responsible Troy estimate that they have collected over 4,500 signatures on petitions asking for a charter amendment to allow commercial medical marijuana growing facilities in Troy — which the Troy City Council recently opted out ofRead More

Published August 8, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Former Trustee Freitas sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery

PORT HURON/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Former Macomb Township Trustee Clifford Freitas was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison on July 31 after pleading guilty to taking bribes in his position with the township. U.S.Read More

Published August 7, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Clerk discusses ballot shortage

When Farmington Hills resident Greg Teklinski attempted to vote at Hillside Elementary School Aug. 7, he was in for a surprise: a ballot shortage. “I got home from work at 5 and went to Hillside Elementary School to vote. (There were) three of us in line.

Published August 7, 2018

Madison - Park News

MH Citizens Academy encourages residents to get involved

MADISON HEIGHTS — Want to learn about the day-to-day operations of Madison Heights, and how to serve on its boards and commissions?Read More

Published August 6, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township board approves investigation into former township planning director

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On July 23, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to engage various outside investigators and seek their expertise regarding the scope and cost structure of an investigation of former Clinton Township Planning Director Carlo Santia.

Published August 6, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former Fraser councilman sues city, multiple officials

FRASER — Nearly 11 months after Matt Hemelberg was removed from the Fraser City Council, he is fighting back in federal court.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Safety resources highlighted at town hall meeting

DETROIT — A number of organizations came together to educate the public on various ways to stay safe and care for themselves and their families at a safety resource town hall, which the Ford Resource and Engagement Center in Detroit hosted July 23.

A total of 760 petitions bearing signatures were submitted at the office of Warren City Clerk Paul Wojno July 31 by a group seeking to place a mayoral term limits question before the city’s voters in November.

Published August 1, 2018

Warren Weekly

Petitions filed, battle looms over Warren mayoral term limits effort

WARREN — At the deadline to do so, a volunteer working for a group seeking to undo a 2016 voter-approved term limits extension that affected Warren’s mayors filed petitions aimed at getting the question on the ballot this November.

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Troy says goodbye to planning commissioner

TROY — Planning Commissioner Donald Edmunds, 81, died July 22 following complications from surgery.

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Former employee files suit against city of Troy, claims Whistleblower Act protection

TROY — A former Troy employee filed suit against the city demanding a jury trial after he was fired June 11 for what he asserts is retaliation for providing video footage inside City Hall to former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick.

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods puts 180-day hold in place for short-term rentals

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Anyone looking to rent short term in the city of Huntington Woods will have to wait a couple of months to do so.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale city manager finalist for same position in Grand Rapids

FERNDALE — The city manager of Ferndale is a finalist for the same position in the city of Grand Rapids. April Lynch, who has been Ferndale’s city manager since August 2011, is one of five finalists for Grand Rapids’ open city manager position.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale library to buy building, land from city

FERNDALE — To complete its change to a district library, the Ferndale Area District Library is buying its building, located on East Nine Mile Road. The City Council approved the sale of the library’s building and land at 222 E.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson recognizes homeowners with green thumbs

CLAWSON — During the July 17 Clawson City Council meeting, the city honored six homes whose summer landscaping beautifies the community.

Published July 30, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Board adopts new animal control ordinance

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Board of Trustees has approved the adoption of an animal control ordinance that puts the township more in line with the Macomb County regulations and gives the county the ability to enforce the township ordinance.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Township moves forward with hiring purchasing specialist

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The recruitment process for a purchasing specialist is underway more than four months after Macomb Township Clerk Kristi Pozzi was met with opposition for trying to hire for the position in late February.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Township won’t define property lines on potential dog park site at this time

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township won't restake the property lines for the site of a potential dog park after Trustee Roger Krzeminski's motion to do so was dismissed at the July 11 Board of Trustees meeting.Read More