City News

The City of Ferndale and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) are pleased to announce a Home Chore Grant for Ferndale residents. Qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents are eligible for a home chore program to help with home repairs and yard cleanup projects up to $5,000. The program has been extended as of February 2026.

The City of Ferndale proudly celebrates our newly promoted Ferndale firefighters: Garett Smith (Sergeant), Matthew Nutt (Fire Marshal), Miles Bracali (Captain), and Chad Carr (Lieutenant)!

For the fifth year in a row, Ferndale City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to recognize February as Black History Month and to raise the Pan-African flag outside City Hall for the entire month as a symbol of its commitment to all individuals within the Black community.

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.

The water bills for October through January, which are due in March, indicate estimate reads, based on prior usage history, instead of actual reads for this period. You can pay your bill as you normally do with your preferred payment method. If the estimate is higher than your actual usage, the extra will reduce the usage on your next bill. If the estimate is lower, the difference will also be reflect in your next bill. For most users, the estimated reading will result in a minimal cost difference between the two billing periods.

The City of Ferndale is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to seek community feedback regarding the proposed Citizen Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance.

During last night’s City Council Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2026, Mayor Raylon Leaks-May made an important statement regarding residents seeking insights and assurance about the role of Ferndale Police in response to potential immigration enforcement activity.

Step into an enchanting evening of music, dancing, and fun at our Little Princess Dance! Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m., when Elphaba and Glinda will make a magical appearance.

The snow emergency declared on Sunday, January 25, 2026, has ended. Vehicles can return to being parked on the streets.

A snow emergency has been declared for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and is anticipated through Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

As Ferndale consistently experiences freezing temperatures, the Ferndale Fire Department wants to remind you how to stay safe. Please take a moment to review the following safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe, warm, prepared, and informed. 

The snow emergency declared on Thursday, January 15, 2026, has ended. Vehicles can return to being parked on the streets.

In response to resident feedback, the Public Works Department is offering a 2-week drop-off period for bagged yard waste to help everyone catch up after winter weather.

The City of Ferndale is delighted to welcome our new City Councilmember, Eddie Sabatini. Eddie was sworn in last night, January 12, 2026, at the City Council Meeting as the newest member of Ferndale’s 50th City Council.

There is a traffic light outage at the intersection of Woodward and Nine Mile. Please approach the area with caution. Staff will be on-site to address the outage shortly.