2013 Ferndale Voter Information
MAYOR – 1 open seat
Incumbent David Coulter, http://www.davecoulter.com
Craig Covey, http://coveys-corner.blogspot.com/
Linda Parton, https//www.facebook.com/linda.skoniecznyparton
Sherry Wells, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sherry-A-Wells-for-Mayor
CITY COUNCIL – 2 open seats, four year term
Incumbent Melanie C. Piana, http://www.melaniepiana.com
Greg Pawlica, http://pawlica4ferndale.com/
LIBRARY BOARD – 2 partial term seats expiring January 1, 2018
Frank Castronova
Adrienne Fazzolara
LIBRARY BOARD – 2 full term seats expiring January 1, 2020
Incumbent Judeen Bartos
Incumbent Monique Herzig
BALLOT PROPOSAL A:
Ferndale voters will also be deciding whether or not to adopt an ordinance which would decriminalize the use, possession or transfer of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, on private property, by persons 21 years or older. Andrew Cissell, a Ferndale resident, petitioned City Council to adopt the ordinance. City Council, at their August 12, 2013 meeting failed to take action to do so. In accordance with the City’s Charter, the question now goes before the City’s qualified electors.
The petition asks council to add Sec. 12 – 82 to the Ferndale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article III, to read: “Sec. 12 – 82. Non – Applicability to Certain Behaviors Involving Marijuana. “None of the provisions of Sections 12 – 79 through 12 – 81 shall apply to the use, possession or transfer of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, on private property, by a person who has attained the age of 21 years.”
Read more about this at http://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/08/12/marijuana-ordinance-goes-to-nov-5-ballot/.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, Sept. 30, 7pm, League of Women Voter’s Candidate Forum, Ferndale City Hall
Saturday, Sept. 28, 1pm, Citizens for Fair Ferndale Forum, Library
TBD, Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Forum
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11am – Ferndale Seniors Candidate Meet and Greet, Kulick Center
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