Dennis Hennen for Berkley City Council

There are two demonstrations coming up this week in Berkley. I encourage all who feel passionately about issues facing people of color or who want to learn more and feel they can attend safely to do so.

At yesterday's council meeting, approvals were given for a Five-Year Recreation Master Plan, costs for the 12 Mile Resurfacing, and approving a contractor to start city wide road repairs using the 2018 infrastructure millage funds.

On Tuesday night City Council held its first on-line meeting ever. Items included the Coronavirus emergency, DDA Director, DPW purchases, and Yad Ezra food distribution.

I was able to attend the Open House on the 12 Mile Road Project this morning. If you are able to attend, I recommend it as they have a large map that is very good and would be hard to replicate online. If you can’t go, below are some updates and a summary of the project.

Last week, Jim Nash, our County Water Resources Commissioner, gave a presentation at Berkley Public Library on Water Infrastructure.

While the snow is falling today, spring is right around the corner. Road repairs, city festivals, and public art are among the things we can look forward to. I also have information for people in need of help and new legislation that should help curb the litter from the "pink bag" newspapers, among other updates.

I've had some folks reach out to me who are concerned about what it means for recreational marijuana to be coming to Berkley. I want to share some of my thoughts and some resources.

If you are struggling financially, Oakland County has a number of free programs that might be of help.

On Monday night City Council discussed public art, road repairs, public notices, the pink bag news papers, the Downtown Design Guidelines, and as always, Marijuana.

City staff have made their recommendations for road repairs for 2020 and 2021, and the recommendation is.... city wide!