Local Government

Published July 9, 2018

Utica approves proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget

UTICA — The Utica City Council approved the city budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year during a special meeting on June 19.

Published July 6, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Keego budget reflects economic recovery

KEEGO HARBOR — Mayor Joel Yoder is optimistic about this year’s budget, as the revenue for 2018-19 nearly matches what it was before the Great Recession.

Published July 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City’s budget up slightly from 2017-18

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City started the 2018-19 fiscal year July 1 on solid footing, but that doesn’t mean this year’s budget was without its challenges.

Former Clinton Township Planning Director Carlo Santia discusses a local road millage April 9 during a Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting. He retired June 25 due to fallout from court testimony he provided.

Published July 2, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township planning director retires after trial testimony

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Carlo Santia is now the former planning director of Clinton Township.

Published July 2, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Funding will help Clinton Township construct path, bridge

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, or SEMCOG, recently awarded approximately $13 million in Transportation Alternative Program, or TAP, funding to local communities.

Published July 2, 2018

Woodward Talk

Backyard chickens to stay in Berkley

BERKLEY — After a yearlong pilot program, the Berkley City Council has decided to continue allowing chickens in the backyards of homes.Read More

Published July 2, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Congressman named co-chair of school choice group

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Drdyen, has been named a co-chair for the Congressional School Choice Caucus, a position he will continue in at least through the midterm elections in November.Read More

Published June 29, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores City Council calls for more oversight of DTE, Consumers Energy

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Citing problems getting in contact with the utilities during emergencies and the fact that newly installed smart meters reportedly don’t act so smart, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a pair of resolutions asking for some changes from DTE Energy and Consumers Energy June 18.

Published June 29, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beverly Hills residents cry ‘fowl’

BEVERLY HILLS — On June 19, several members of the Beverly Hills community attended the village’s monthly council meeting to express their support for a local push to allow residents to keep chickens on their property.

Published June 26, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

City to rename Jaycee Park after former mayor

One of Sterling Heights’ parks is getting a name change. During a June 19 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to rename Jaycee Park as Gerald N. Donovan Park.Read More

Michael Sweeney, second from left, stands with sister Renee Sweeney, wife Cindy Sweeney and son Matt Sweeney, a retired Farmington Hills firefighter, at Farmington Hills City Hall April 23.

Published June 25, 2018

Farmington Press

Longtime Farmington Hills man recognized for volunteerism

FARMINGTON HILLS — Michael Sweeney was recognized recently at a Farmington Hills City Council meeting for exemplary volunteerism.

Published June 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

‘Untouchable’ Reynolds guilty of 14 bribery, conspiracy charges

PORT HURON — On June 21, a U.S. District Court jury found former Clinton Township Trustee Dean Reynolds guilty of 10 counts of bribery and four counts of conspiracy.

Published June 25, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

New state budget includes money for Utica projects

UTICA — There is money in the state budget to fund several projects in the city of Utica. State Rep. Diana Farrington, R-Utica, recently helped secure the state funding in a new Michigan budget given final legislative approval June 12.

Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony in 2016. Esler recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position with the city this summer.

Published June 22, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Longtime St. Clair Shores parks and recreation director to retire in July

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A fixture in the city for the past 23 years, Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler will retire from his position with the city at the end of July.

Published June 22, 2018

Advertiser Times

MSU hosts program for political aspirants

DETROIT — On June 15, many aspiring political leaders gathered at the Michigan State University Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Ave., to learn more about a statewide program that provides insight, education and contacts in Michigan’s political sphere.

Published June 20, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

City officials take a tour of Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe officials toured the city June 1 to help create overall goals and priorities for the community. The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe provided the van for the tour, which involved no extra cost to the city. The tour lasted two hours.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Southfield Sun

‘Dirty’ water runoff is Rouge’s biggest problem, group says

METRO DETROIT — Throughout the summer, many residents spend their precious time and money making sure their lawn looks green and lush, but volunteers with the Friends of the Rouge say your lawn can have a deeper purpose beyond its looks.

Published June 20, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Council wants more regulations for truck weights on roads

The Sterling Heights City Council recently put its weight behind a resolution asking state officials to protect Michigan’s roads by further limiting trucks’ weight. During the June 5 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution asking Gov.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Bucci resigns from zoning board prior to public hearing on his removal

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It took almost seven months and a public hearing on the matter being scheduled, but Macomb Township Trustee Dino Bucci has resigned from the township’s Zoning Board of Appeals, effective June 13.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Madison - Park News

City reminds residents to follow fireworks laws and be safe

MADISON HEIGHTS — Social media has been abuzz with complaints from residents about neighbors launching fireworks at times when they’re not allowed.Read More