Now Accepting Applications for City Council
Following Councilman Dan Martin’s Sept. 9 appointment to Ferndale mayor, filling the seat left when former Mayor Dave Coulter stepped into the role of Oakland County executive in August, Ferndale City Council will now consider applicants to fill his vacancy.
The designated appointee will serve on Ferndale City Council through the end of the year, after which the individual elected in the Nov. 5 election will assume the position.
To be considered for this temporary city council appointment, complete the digital application. Resumes and/or letters of intent are also encouraged and can be sent directly to the city clerk, Marne McGrath, at mmcgrath@ferndalemi.gov. Previous applicants from the last council appointment application process can reapply with the same materials by sending or emailing a letter of interest to the city clerk.
Applications will be accepted through close of business on Tuesday, Sept. 17. City Council will review applications and make their recommendation at their Sept. 23 meeting.
If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-546-4366 or email elections@ferndalemi.gov.
Trees to be Removed from Garbutt Park
The city, in collaboration with Davey Tree, identified several trees in Garbutt Park that present a falling hazard and must be removed immediately. The city had all of the trees in the park inspected after three trees fell this summer—two during storms, one on a calm day. Of the 30+ trees inspected, 11 were deemed probable or possible to fall in the next year.
With the failing trees located in or near the youth play structure and pedestrian/walking areas, the city is taking a “safety first” approach and will be removing the trees this month.
Following the removal of these trees, DPW leadership will work closely with the Sustainability Planner and Parks and Recreation team to identify a tree replacement and replanting plan with a goal of replacing every failed/removed tree.
If you have additional questions, call at 248-546-2525 ext. 602.
Rec Room Available for Teens
Once a month on Thursdays, the Ferndale Public Library hosts R & R: Reading and Rec Room. Teenagers are welcome with their friends to hang out and use the books, board games, iPads and even have a snack. The program runs Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in room 216.
Funky Ferndale Runs Sept. 20-22
This weekend, bring the family to one of Ferndale’s premiere events: Funky Ferndale. The Funky Ferndale Art Fair is on Nine Mile Road West of Woodward. Use 200 West Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI for GPS.
There are parking lots throughout the city.
The DIY Street Fair happens across Woodward the same time as the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Information about that show is at www.ferndalediy.com/
