Dennis Hennen, Berkley City Council

I'm sometimes asked what kind of work it takes to be an effective City Councilmember. Below is a brief snapshot of some of the things I've done in just the last two weeks.

Election Day is just around the corner - make sure you have your voting plan ready! Plus your chance to talk to Dennis.

• Make Your Voting Plan
• Talk with Dennis
• Watch My Candidate Interview
• League of Women Voters Forum
• Show Your Support
• More Info

While summer winds down, it’s a good moment to look back at the progress Berkley has made and peek at what’s next.

• Downtown & Business Development
• Parks and Construction
• City Departments
• Talk with Dennis Office Hours
• City Planning
• Upcoming Events
• Kitten Update
• Meeting Pages & Other Resources

I'm excited to announce that I'm running for re-election to Berkley City Council.

For over eight years, I've been providing meeting summaries to the community. So why did I stop?

Council recognized the Juniors and heard from Representative Natalie Price.

• Council Update
• Talk with Dennis
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

City council approved routine budget amendments, reviewed the latest financial reports, temporarily reopened Dorothea at Coolidge, and accepted a grant for ADA playground work.

• December 16, 2024, Regular Meeting
• December 18, 2024, Special Meeting
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Our new city manager, Crystal VanVleck, was sworn in, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office gave a presentation on the All of Us Foundation to address gun violence, and council updated our rules and meeting dates.

• City Manager's First Day
• All of Us Foundation to Address Gun Violence
• Council Rules and Calendar
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Council discussed the HomeGuard program for basement flooding prevention, approved a new sewer inspection camera and facilities condition assessment, discussed updating meeting procedures, and announced new hires to fully staff the finance department.

• HomeGuard Program for Backfllow Valves
• New Sewer Inspection Camera
• Facilities Assessment
• Council Rules and Calendar
• New Finance Staff
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources