Local Government

Published August 5, 2019

U.S. representative will not seek reelection

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 24, Congressman Paul Mitchell, representing Michigan’s 10th District, announced during a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives that he will be retiring at the end of the 116th Congress.

Published August 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Refuse authority contract amendment allows use of Detroit transfer station

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A contract amendment enables the member communities of the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority to take their garbage to a closer transfer station, if needed — but at a price.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms council reduces sign variance for urgent care facility

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — While Grosse Pointe Farms City Council members acknowledged the need to have adequate signs on an urgent care facility, they didn’t feel comfortable with what they felt was an excessive amount of signage.

Published July 30, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Refuse authority budget reflects pension system payment

GROSSE POINTE PARK — An unexpected — and slight — underfunding in the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority pension seems to be the only fiscal hiccup from the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Published July 30, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Power out for days at Royal Oak city buildings after storms

ROYAL OAK — Multiple Royal Oak city buildings were left without power due to storm-related issues beginning Saturday, July 20. Most issues were resolved on Wednesday, July 23.

Published July 30, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville to host public meeting to discuss master plan goals

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville wants to hear from its citizens and find out what they want the future of their community to look like.

Published July 29, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Clerk still accepting absentee ballot applications

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Too busy to head to the polls for the primary? This year, that’s no problem.

A motion to approve a legal invoice from Nemeth Law P.C. passed 5-2 July 24. The issue regarded services for an employee investigation.

Published July 29, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township board approves paying legal invoice

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second time in as many months, a legal invoice was up for debate.

A water main break this past winter is costing the city of Fraser about $72,000 to fix. At some point, the main was cut and capped. A masonry bulkhead was later exposed.

Published July 29, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Water main break to cost Fraser thousands

FRASER — The city of Fraser is on the hook for another road-related bill on 15 Mile Road. This new revelation, however, doesn’t have anything to do with sinkholes.

Published July 29, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Supervisor discusses past and present during State of the Township address

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township held its annual State of the Township address July 19 at the Eisenhower High School Performing Arts Center.

Roseville received word from the state that it will not be reimbursing the city for its efforts to help residents with flooding that occurred July 6.

Published July 26, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

State denies emergency request following Roseville flooding

ROSEVILLE — Heavy rain pounded the Roseville area July 6, leaving many residents with flood damage, particularly to basements. The city said that although it will continue to aid residents who need assistance after the event, the state of Michigan will not be stepping in to reimburse Roseville for its efforts.

Published July 26, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

City authorizes bonds for DPW facility spending

STERLING HEIGHTS — Work will not stop at the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works, despite the passage and funding of a plan to rebuild its headquarters, city officials said.

Published July 26, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

City, UCS look to youth for advice

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights could soon offer a new way for teens to make a difference in their local government, even before being eligible to vote.

Published July 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

New group in Madison Heights aims to address homelessness

MADISON HEIGHTS — Recognizing that bad things can happen to good people, a new group is forming in Madison Heights with the goal of helping the homeless.

Published July 24, 2019

Rochester Post

Barnett named president of U.S. Conference of Mayors

ROCHESTER HILLS — For Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett, being named the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors is more than just an honor.

Published July 23, 2019

Troy Times

Auditors: Entitlement, intimidation characterized top Troy city management

TROY — A forensic audit of the financial workings of the city under former City Manager Brian Kischnick did not uncover major fraud.

Published July 23, 2019

Troy Times

Financial services director severance denied

TROY — A divided Troy City Council voted against a proposed severance agreement with Tom Darling, the former financial services manager, July 22.

Published July 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms lifeguard honored for rescuing struggling kayaker

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — They don’t call them “lifeguards” for nothing. One of Grosse Pointe Farms’ young lifeguards was recently honored for saving the life of a stranded kayaker.

Published July 23, 2019

Madison - Park News

Residents needed to serve on boards and commissions in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights currently has about two dozen open spots on the citizen-led boards and commissions that help advise the City Council on policies and initiatives.