MML#1 – The Census Goes Digital: What Communities Need to Know
The 2020 Census will be done almost exclusively online and by telephone.
The 2020 Census will be done almost exclusively online and by telephone.
The 2020 Census will be done almost exclusively online and by telephone.
Coulter said “We wanted to send a strong signal to employees that we value their efforts.”
Coulter said “We wanted to send a strong signal to employees that we value their efforts.”
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter resigned at a special meeting Monday morning, passing the gavel along to now Acting Mayor Greg Pawlica.
Boutros was one of at least three candidates in local races in Oakland County that was disqualified based on issues with their Affidavit of Identity forms.
Local communities are hosting a multitude of fireworks displays. Find a fireworks show near you…
Local communities are hosting a multitude of fireworks displays. Find a fireworks show near you…
Several Ways to Get Involved from the Madison Heights Community Showcase (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2019) Madison Heights, MI – Volunteerism and community involvements are part of what makes Madison Heights “The City of Progress.” In May, about a dozen local organizations gathered for the Madison Heights Community Showcase held at the library. The…
Oak Park Approves Rainbow Flag, Sets Policy for Future Requests (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2019) Oak Park, MI – With Council members Carolyn Burns and Ken Rich voting no, Oak Park City Council adopted a policy to govern all flag-flying requests, as well as a request made by a young married couple in the…
Couple to Ask City Council Monday: Will Oak Park Fly a Rainbow Flag? (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 15, 2019) Oak Park, MI – Tyler Mims-Beltz and the man he married during the Ferndale Pride Festival on June 1 are planning another demonstration of love, not just for themselves but for same-sex couples throughout the community. …
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Rose Township, MI – “Here’s the thing,” said State Representative Mike Mueller as he sat before about 80 Rose Township residents at a town hall April 15 regarding House Bill 4095, which he co-sponsored. The bill would allow people…
Holly Township Parks Stepping Towards Transparency (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 10, 2019) Holly, MI – In a meeting that lasted until well after 9pm, the Holly Township Parks Board tackled several topics related to communication and transparency. This follows several months of social media discussion and resident questions about the board, as well as a…
Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President (MML, Sept. 27, 2018) Grand Rapids, Ferndale, Pontiac, MI – Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2018-19 president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board president by the 18-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s 2018 Convention that…
Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking (Oakland County Commissioners Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson and Eileen Kowall) Waterford, MI – January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) is continuing its efforts to combat this serious issue in Oakland County. The bipartisan Oakland County HTTF…
Adversaries Fueled Success of New Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett (Susanna Borgett, Dec. 20, 2017) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village’s Mayor Kelly Garrett, the first African American to hold the seat, said it was her adversaries actions that set the stage for the council to vote her in as mayor last month. While Garrett…
Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – A lawsuit brought by the family of Shelley Hilliard against Oakland County has ended with a $1.07 million settlement. 19-year-old Hilliard was murdered after a Madison Heights police officer revealed that she was the…
Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour Dies (Compiled, Aug. 30,2017) Southfield, MI- Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour passed away according to State Representative Jeremy Moss, who posted on Facebook “As an activist in Southfield, she was instrumental in ensuring that our wetlands and nature preserves remained a focal point in the city. Her passion for environmental preservation…
2017 Candidate Interview: Royal Oak Commissioner Sharlan Douglas (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 26, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sharlan Douglas is running for re-election to the Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. She will be on the ballot with incumbent David Poulton and challengers Kim Gibbs, Richard Karlowski, and Melanie Macey.…
2017 Candidate Interview: Royal Oak Commissioner Sharlan Douglas (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 26, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Sharlan Douglas is running for re-election to the Royal Oak City Commission in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. She will be on the ballot with incumbent David Poulton and challengers Kim Gibbs, Richard Karlowski, and Melanie Macey.…