City News

The City of Ferndale is proud to recognize and celebrate Black History Month. This month recognizes the historic triumphs and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to recognize some of our black leaders in Ferndale—community members, business owners, and City staff. We're also extra thrilled, proud, and moved to honor Ferndale's first black Mayor, Raylon Leaks-May. ❤️💛💚

2023 property tax deadline, notice of assessment, and other important information from the Finance Department.

The Presidential Primary Election is on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. For individuals on the absentee application list or the absentee ballot list who have received the ballot request forms, please return them with your selected political party as soon as possible. It's also not too late to request an absentee ballot.

Join us for a night of music, dancing, and fun at our Little Princess Dance! This year’s ball will take place on Saturday, February 17th at 6pm.

We'd like to recognize our incredible City departments and community members and highlight major accomplishments of 2023, along with resolutions for 2024—and how the public can help achieve these goals!

Want to get to know your local government? It's time for season two of Fern & Learn—your Ferndale government 101 community course. Get an up close and personal look into the behind-the-scenes workings of the City with this 8-week class.

We'd like to recognize our amazing Police Department and highlight major accomplishments of 2023, along with resolutions for 2024—and how the public can help achieve these goals!

Help shape the future of Ferndale by making zoning laws more accessible, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable through ZoneFerndale. Your voice matters and your participation is crucial. Please take a few minutes to complete the four surveys on design, housing, equity, and sustainability at zoneferndale.com/participate. The surveys close on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

We'd like to recognize our amazing Public Works Department and highlight major accomplishments of 2023, along with resolutions for 2024—and how the public can help achieve these goals!

Amazing news! We're very pleased to announce that our friends at the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) have awarded Ferndale $226,880 for park sidewalk improvements!

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is looking for voices in the upcoming public meetings in the SMARTer Mobility Study. How can the SMART transit network work better for you and the rest of Southeast Michigan?

Oakland County is offering an amazing RainSmart Rebate Pilot Program for residents who would like to install green stormwater infrastructure on their property. 🛢️🌧️🌼 It's the perfect way to beautify your space, effectively manage stormwater, and be an environmental leader in the community!

We'd like to recognize our incredible Fire department and highlight major accomplishments of 2023, along with resolutions for 2024—and how the public can help achieve these goals!

Happy Holidays, Ferndale! City Hall will experience a few holiday closures the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day.

For the sixth year in a row, the City of Ferndale has received a perfect score for inclusive policies from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute.

The annual Elks #1588 Law and Order Awards recognized seven City employees and community members. Kate Reynolds, Exalted Ruler of the Elks Officers, said it best, “These heroes here tonight make Ferndale a home.” 💚

October 30 Update: Residents who previously received an incorrect print water bill have been mailed a second bill with the correct information. This is not a double charge or a second bill. If you have paid the bill balance already, there is no other action needed at this time.

A public auction will be held for vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Mayor Melanie Piana has received the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award from the Michigan Municipal League.

Apply now for the Ferndale Community Group Foundation 2023 grant application – providing funding to in-need community groups in the areas of health, culture, education, the arts, and other human services.