November 6th 2018
MML#5: Officials Learn about SEMCOG Water Resources Plan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 4, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Water can mean different things to different people depending on the context. To some, the value of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands is measured in terms of the environmental impact. To others the threat of flooded basements and […]
March 29th 2018
Ferndale Councilperson Melanie Piana Awarded Fellowship at Harvard Ferndale, Detroit, MI – Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilmember, and Melanie Piana, Ferndale City Councilmember, have been named Taubman Fellows and will attend the prestigious program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University this summer. Administered through SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of […]
December 1st 2015
Another Step Closer: A Look at the Gordie Howe Bridge (Guest View by Carmine Palombo, SEMCOG, Dec. 1, 2015) Last week, Canada celebrated the opening of the Herb Gray Parkway – essentially a $1.4-billion driveway to the new Gordie Howe Bridge. Michael Cautillo, head of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, charged with building and operating the […]
October 13th 2015
Candidate Interview: Jeff Jenks Huntington Woods Commissioner (video) (C. Proxmire, October 13, 2015) Huntington Woods Commissioner Jeff Jenks is running for re-election, and in his candidate interview with oc115 the seasoned public servant gave many reasons why he hopes people will vote for him. Jenks brings extensive education and experience to the table. Not only […]
November 30th 2012
These events are aimed at giving local residents, business owners, and community, government, and agency leaders opportunities to learn about, and give their input on, possible mass transit options for the Woodward Avenue corridor.
April 4th 2011
The Ferndale Fire Department and the Hazel Park Fire Department have long been discussing the idea of a merger. In order to make that happen, the cities have enlisted the help of SEMCOG (South East Michigan Council of Governments) and consultant Ray Riggs.