City News

As we enter the holiday season, join us as we celebrate some amazing accomplishments of City staff! Each department plays a vital role in our community and we’re very grateful for their efforts.

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department. The auction will be held at Monaghan’s Towing Inc., 21680 Fern St., Oak Park, MI. 48237, Wednesday, November 27, at 11:00 a.m. A list of vehicles for auction can be found for Terms of Sale: Cash - As - Is - Condition.

The City of Ferndale invites you to get involved in the recruitment process of our next City Manager by taking the community survey.

Ferndale City Council invites you to join them for a townhall meeting, "After Headlee: A Community Conversation," to discuss a path forward following the November 5 General Election, in which the City’s Headlee Override General Operating Proposals—Proposals 1 and 2—were voted down.

A message from Mayor Raylon Leaks May: The local results of yesterday’s election are in, and the Headlee Override General Operating Proposals—Proposals 1 and 2—have been voted down. Obviously, this was not the result that City Council and I hoped for. The five of us supported and championed these proposals, which were developed to provide critical funding and ongoing support for City services and facilities. We are, however, grateful for the incredible voter turnout: 11,655 of you showed up and spoke out, and we acknowledge and honor the community’s voice on such important issues.

The General Election is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters will choose their candidate for President, US Senate, US House, and many other positions. There will also be two local proposals on the ballot regarding the Headlee millages. Please view the information carefully to ensure your vote is cast.

The City of Ferndale has been awarded an incredible $380,000 in funding from the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLSHA) to assist seniors and low-income residents with home chores such as lawncare and snow removal.

Plop those pumpkins! The annual Pumpkin Plop returns for the third year. Instead of trashing your jack-o-lanterns after Halloween, support the planet by composting. Drop off carved or whole pumpkins, pumpkin guts, and gourds to the designated bins at Martin Road Park or the Kulick Center from Friday, November 1, 2024, to Thursday, November 7, 2024. Do not include painted or artificial pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, yard debris, food waste, candles, or anything non-pumpkin-oriented.

Happy Halloween, Ferndale! Here are some tips and reminders from the Police and Fire Departments to keep you and your loved ones safe during the fun and spooky celebration.

Yesterday, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the City of Ferndale hosted representatives from Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, and associated City staff in recognition of the "Get the Lead Out" initiative. A press conference was held at City Hall followed by a tour of an active Lead Service Replacement Program construction site on West Breckenridge St., led by the Public Works Department. Lead in water is not just a local concern. There are likely over 9.2 million lead service lines left to replace across the United States. Eliminating lead from drinking water is an important public health matter on a national scale.

If you or someone you know has made a difference in the Ferndale community through health, human services, public art, education, and other areas, we have an amazing grant opportunity for you. The Ferndale Community Foundation will award $2,500 (out of a total of $25,000) to 501 c (3) organizations whose projects have made a significant impact in Ferndale. Please keep in mind that general funding for operations or expenses does not apply. 

It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

Our friends and environmental leaders on the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission (FESC) are so excited to provide free wildflower seed mixes to Ferndale residents. This wildflower mix was curated by the FESC to support ecosystems and pollinators, assist with stormwater runoff, and enhance biodiversity. Plus, this program is entirely grant-funded!

A report and presentation by Partners in Architecture highlights the deficiencies and disparities of the City's current Police and Fire facilities, and offers a conceptual look at what a combined new Public Safety Headquarters could look like.

Fall is here, leaf pickup is around the corner, and DPW is getting their trucks and equipment ready to roll! Join us Monday evening on October 14, 2024, before the City Council meeting for a sneak peek. DPW's vehicles--including leaf vacuums and other heavy-services equipment--will be on display for you to explore.

Fall is here, leaf pickup is around the corner, and DPW is getting their trucks and equipment ready to roll! Join us Monday evening on October 14, 2024, before the City Council meeting for a sneak peek. DPW's vehicles--including leaf vacuums and other heavy-services equipment--will be on display for you to explore.

We're over the moon (literally, we have a tree that was in space!) at the revitalized Wilson Park. Please join us at the City of Ferndale Wilson Park Ribbon Cutting (postponed from Sunday, October 13, 2024, to Sunday, October 27, 2024) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to check out the new and exciting playground system, walking path, trash and recycling bins, accessible water fountain, picnic tables with wheelchair access, parking lot, and beautiful landscaping. Light refreshments and activities will be available.

Ferndale partners with area agencies to launch new Co-Responder program, embedding mental-health clinicians into local law enforcement agencies.

A clerical typo shows an incorrect billing date range on recent water bills. The actual date range is correct.

Get those rakes out for the curbside leaf pickup service—your tax dollars in action. Leaf pickup runs from the week of Monday, October 21, 2024, through the week of Monday, December 2, 2024. Pickup alternates each week for the East side, West side, and entire City. Check out more information about the schedule and procedures in this article.