Yes Ferndale

05/07/2025

Thank you, voters, for saying YES to keeping our city services!

The results of the May 6, 2025, Election are in:

The City of Ferndale Operating Millage Restoration Proposal has passed.

Please note: These results are considered unofficial until certified by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers. View the current results at https://bit.ly/3GKiy5C.

Please expect to hear more communication very soon.

Thank you to our voters and election workers!

05/06/2025

It's Election Day! Return your absentee ballot to your polling location or City Hall or vote in person at your polling location. Vote YES on the Ferndale Millage Restoration Proposal to keep our city services.

05/03/2025

"I forgot to get an absentee ballot! What do I do?!" Go to the Hazel Park Community Center this weekend between 8:30 and 4:30 to cast your vote in person. Or go to your regular polling location on Tuesday, May 6 to vote YES on the Ferndale Millage Restoration Proposal. Learn more at https://yesferndale.org/

In-person Early Voting runs from Saturday, April 26, 2025, through Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all days except Thursday, May 1, 2025, which is available from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. In-person Early Voting will take place at the Hazel Park Community Center, located at 620 West Woodward Heights Boulevard in Hazel Park, MI 48030. Visit mi.gov/vote for more information. 🗳️

04/21/2025

In Case You Missed It: City Manager Colleen O'Toole details what's different about the May 6 ballot. Vote YES and return your absentee ballot today.

City of Ferndale - City Council Meeting 04-14-2025

02/13/2025

A smaller Headlee proposal will be on your May 6 ballot. Get the details and check the updated Tax Calculator for your new cost estimate.

How will your taxes change and what service changes will occur? Find out with this tax calculator.

11/05/2024

Today we're saying "𝐈'𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞!" Join with your friends and neighbors who want to correct poor conditions in our public safety stations, build a recreation facility, and pay city employees a fair wage. Please vote 𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐞 to make this a reality. Learn more at YesFerndale.org

11/04/2024

Oakland County Executive and former Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter knows the constraints of budgeting under the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A. He recognizes that kicking the can down the road is not a good solution. He is voting YES because this proposal enables the community investment we need now. Learn more at YesFerndale.org.

11/03/2024

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭! This close to Election Day, hand-deliver your ballot. Drop it in the box outside City Hall or at The dot. Alternatively, today is the last day for early in-person voting and you can take your absentee ballot to the Hazel Park Community Center until 4:30 PM Sunday.

Vote the back of your ballot to say "I'm for Ferndale" and vote YES on Headlee. Learn more at YesFerndale.org
Get voting information at Michigan.gov/vote

11/02/2024

Oh no! Rain on Tuesday could mean lower turnout. Fortunately, today and Sunday are perfect Fall days. This weekend is the LAST two days for Early In-Person voting. Bring your neighbors and head to the Hazel Park Community Center to vote today. If you got a ballot by mail, cast it there or deliver it to the drop box at City Hall or The Dot. It's too late to mail your ballot, so hand delivery is critical.

For information on the Headlee Operating Millage Restoration, visit YesFerndale.org
For more info on voting or returning your absentee ballot, visit michigan.gov/vote

11/01/2024

Jeffrey Loftus served on the Finance Review Committee and initially opposed the Headlee override. But after learning how state law neutralizes the ability to get ahead and understanding the need to invest in our community, he's voting YES on the Headlee override and charter amendment. Learn more at YesFerndale.org

10/31/2024

When you say "I'm For Ferndale" and vote YES on Headlee, you're supporting local union jobs that keep our essential services like fire, police, and public works going strong. It’s a commitment to fair wages and good working conditions for the people keeping our community safe and sound. Check out these endorsements from the unions who keep Ferndale's services running and see the full list at https://yesferndale.org/endorsements/