Local Government

Published August 16, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Ferndale’s Coulter appointed county executive

OAKLAND COUNTY — From strategic resignations to furtive text messages, the battle to hold the majority of power in Oakland County has been a brutal one for the past several weeks.

Published August 16, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

New teen forum to seek members soon, city says

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a teacher, Sterling Heights resident Jonathan Matthews said he is happy to see city officials’ efforts to make students more motivated, engaged and active in politics and in the community.

Published August 14, 2019

Rochester Post

New Front Porch Stories series continues with Mayor Rob Ray

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Downtown Development Authority is giving the public the chance to hear from some of the most interesting people in town in a new series called Front Porch Stories.

Published August 13, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to host educational meeting on ranked-choice voting

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is planning several educational programs to assist residents in understanding ranked-choice voting, which recently was implemented by the city in its City Council elections.

Published August 12, 2019

Farmington Press

Chamber of Commerce to seek new leader

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Mary Martin resigned from her position as the executive director of the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce effective Aug. 2.

Published August 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale council selects local attorney for vacant seat

FERNDALE — After former Councilwoman Melanie Piana resigned last month to run for mayor, the rest of the City Council was tasked with selecting her replacement for the next several months.

Rolling Stoves employee Christina Mansfield, from Farmington, serves french fries and onion rings to Pati Bartlett, from Farmington Hills, during a Food Truck Rally in downtown Farmington in 2014.

Published August 12, 2019

Farmington Press

A call to revisit food truck rules in Farmington

FARMINGTON — Two and a half years after Farmington’s local mobile food vending ordinance was unanimously approved by the City Council, food truck owners and some members of the council are saying the ordinance is too restrictive.

Published August 12, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township residents respond to letters from attorney

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township residents are questioning the motive behind letters sent from the township attorney, via his attorney.

Published August 12, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Trio approved for new ethics committee in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The first ethics committee of its kind in Clinton Township is officially ready to hit the ground running.

Donald Johnson, who retired as city manager in June, recently denied a city counteroffer to work as interim city manager.

Published August 7, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Retired city manager denies city’s counteroffer for contractual position

ROYAL OAK — Longtime Royal Oak City Manager Donald Johnson’s June 30 retirement sent the city scrambling to determine a path moving forward.

Published August 7, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights to plant trees with ITC donation

STERLING HEIGHTS — The drive to make Sterling Heights greener continues.

Published August 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Madison - Park News

Art Board makes final 4 of statewide Community Excellence Award

MADISON HEIGHTS — A newer addition in the city, the Madison Heights Art Board has already left its mark on the community with such eye-catching projects as the city’s first outdoor mural — spanning all four walls of the Jaycee shelter building at the foot of the sled hill at Civic Center Park — as well as a recent photo contest and resulting calendar, a karaoke fundraiser and more.

Published August 7, 2019

Southfield Sun

New Lathrup Village employees host meet-and-greet

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Residents were invited to mingle with city staff, munch on a free taco bar and jam to some oldies by DJ Larry Williams Aug. 1 during the city’s first Staff Meet and Greet behind Lathrup Village City Hall.

Published August 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 7, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren council races set with mix of familiar, new names

WARREN — One current city councilman, two former council members and a list of newcomers will appear on the ballot in November as voters prepare to select an almost entirely new-look legislative body tasked with managing Warren’s $278 million budget.

Published August 7, 2019

Warren Weekly

Buffa, Sadowski emerge from field of six for city clerk

WARREN — City Clerk Sonja Buffa and City Councilman Keith Sadowski cleared a primary election field filled with recognizable candidates Aug. 6 and will now advance to a November election matchup.

Published August 7, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fouts, Colegio advance in Warren mayor’s race

WARREN — Warren’s current mayor and the mayor pro tem will contend for the job as the city’s top administrator in November.

Published August 6, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Proposals pass in St. Clair Shores election

With 16.7% voter turnout in the Aug. 6 primary election, one resident has been eliminated in the race for City Council, while streets, police and fire will be funded by dedicated millages.