Local Government

Published January 3, 2020

Warren’s mayor-council relationship one to watch in 2020

WARREN — In the days leading up to Christmas, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was preparing to give the Warren City Council another veto, the sixth he had signed since the election in November.

Published January 3, 2020

Madison - Park News

City council members talk 2020 in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s the start of a new year, and members of the Madison Heights City Council are eyeing what lies ahead.

Published January 2, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Barb Dempsey reflects on time in local government

MOUNT CLEMENS — As 2020 began, Barb Dempsey, a longtime Mount Clemens government official, took a look back on her time in office.

Published December 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Praise pours in for former Grosse Pointe Shores city manager

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores City Manager Mark Wollenweber, 71 — whose previous positions including serving as city administrator for Grosse Pointe Woods from October 2004 to June 2010, and city manager of St. Clair Shores from January 1990 to October 2004 — retired from the Shores Oct. 3.

Published December 27, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores to consider animal control options

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Citing multiple reasons it may be looking for a new option for animal control in the city, St. Clair Shores City Council voted Dec. 16 to extend its contract with Macomb County Animal Control for six months.

Published December 27, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley approves zoning, licensing marijuana ordinances

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council has approved all necessary ordinances for marijuana businesses to begin applying to open in the city in 2020.

Published December 27, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Acquaintances, township officials reflect on passing of Krzeminski

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The year ended on a somber note in Macomb Township.

Published December 27, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township officials review 2019

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — When the year began, C & G Newspapers reported on what Macomb Township leaders envisioned for 2019.

Published December 27, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Make sure you get the tax return you deserve

UTICA — If you’re looking to find out if you are getting the tax return you actually deserve, you might want to consider attending the next Utica City Council meeting Jan. 14.

Published December 27, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Commission expected to fill vacancy in January

MOUNT CLEMENS — The decision to appoint a Mount Clemens city commissioner will carry over into the new year.

Published December 23, 2019

Southfield Sun

Municipal complex renamed for longtime mayor, councilman

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Municipal Complex has been renamed the Donald F. Fracassi Municipal Campus.

Bethesda Romanian Pentecostal Church received approval for a 15,780- square-foot addition, which will abut homes on Tucker Drive.

Published December 23, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Planning Commission OKs church addition on fifth try

TROY — The fifth time was the charm for members of a church seeking an addition.

Published December 23, 2019

Troy Times

City approves $75,000 settlement to former city employee who sought whistleblower protection

TROY — The City Council approved an amended $75,000 settlement agreement with a former Troy city employee who was fired on June 11, 2018.

Farmington Council member Bill Galvin says a few last words at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting before turning in his formal resignation.

Published December 23, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington council member resigns

FARMINGTON — Bill Galvin has been in the role of a mentor, a mayor, a friend, a community steward and a council member for Farmington, but now he will shift his focus back to being a family man.

Published December 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak extending recreational marijuana opt-out period

ROYAL OAK — On Dec. 16, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to extend its ban on recreational marijuana facilities in the city from Feb. 1, 2020, to June 1, 2020.

Published December 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak stormwater utility off the table, for now

ROYAL OAK — Despite the Royal Oak City Commission’s approval of a first reading of a stormwater authority ordinance Nov. 11, Interim City Manager and City Attorney David Gillam recommended that the city wait at least six months before moving forward during the Dec. 9 City Commission meeting.

Published December 23, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Inclusive playground process begins in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A plan for an inclusive playground is officially in motion in Clinton Township.

Published December 23, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lawsuit filed against Clinton Township, clerk regarding pro-marijuana ballot initiative

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — A lawsuit has been filed against Clinton Township and its clerk, Kim Meltzer, in relation to a recently-approved pro-marijuana ballot initiative that is on track to be on the March 2020 ballot.