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What residents are talking about in Ferndale public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Ferndale from local and regional media.

C & G Newspaperselection ballot measures

Ferndale voters to decide on charter amendments, school district millage

Ferndale voters to decide on charter amendments, school district millage C & G Newspapers

Oct 20, 2026

GovTechsurveillance technology contract

Detroit Area Cities Increasingly Parting Ways With Flock Safety

Detroit Area Cities Increasingly Parting Ways With Flock Safety GovTech

Jul 17, 2026

The Oakland Pressballoon ban ordinance

Balloons won’t fly in Ferndale; city passes new ordinance

Balloons won’t fly in Ferndale; city passes new ordinance The Oakland Press

Jun 17, 2026

Oakland County Timescouncil appointment

Ferndale Narrows Council Appointment Down to Four Choices, Decision May 26

Ferndale Narrows Council Appointment Down to Four Choices, Decision May 26 Oakland County Times

May 24, 2026

Crain's Detroitdevelopment proposal

Developer plans parking deck with housing on Ferndale site next to Como’s

Developer plans parking deck with housing on Ferndale site next to Como’s Crain's Detroit

May 15, 2026

Audacypolice surveillance technology

The City of Ferndale will no longer use Flock license plate recognition cameras

The City of Ferndale will no longer use Flock license plate recognition cameras Audacy

Nov 15, 2025

FOX 2 Detroitsurveillance camera policy

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns FOX 2 Detroit

Nov 14, 2025

FOX 2 Detroitsurveillance cameras policy

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns FOX 2 Detroit

Nov 14, 2025

FOX 2 Detroitlicense plate reader contract termination

Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety after hearing concerns, seeks new license plate reader vendor

Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety after hearing concerns, seeks new license plate reader vendor FOX 2 Detroit

Nov 14, 2025

Detroit Free Presspublic safety / terrorism prevention

Ferndale police chief thanks FBI; terror attack could have 'come to our doorstep'

Ferndale police chief thanks FBI; terror attack could have 'come to our doorstep' Detroit Free Press

Nov 3, 2025

C & G Newspaperscity council elections

Voters to choose next council members in Ferndale, Berkley

Voters to choose next council members in Ferndale, Berkley C & G Newspapers

Oct 15, 2025

WDET 101.9 FMlicense plate readers council vote

The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote

The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote WDET 101.9 FM

Oct 7, 2025

Community pulse

Neglected bank-owned property at 642 Spencer

Speeding and safety near Ferndale High School

Call to Audience

Police ticket complaint

Short-term rental license denial appeal

June 27 Schieffer Park event

Property maintenance complaint

Election / ballot measure

Off-leash dogs in parks

Open burning

Cyclist safety and police practices

Schiffer Park concert

Gas-powered leaf blowers

Trash and code enforcement

Council Rules of Procedures

Code enforcement

Public comment rules and litigation

Palestinian Cultural Day proclamation

Gun Violence Awareness Day

Palestinian Cultural Day / community climate

Immigration ordinance

Police policy / witness statement

Immigration enforcement ordinance

Detention center moratorium

Detention center moratorium and ordinance

Ferndale Pride alcohol expansion

Human rights commission

Open Meetings Act and police conduct

Police department evidence handling and alcohol enforcement

Surveillance ordinance and racial impact assessment

CIOGS Ordinance

Michigan statehood

Snow emergency tickets

Immigration enforcement

Axon surveillance contract

Inauguration congratulations and ALPR opposition

ALPR license-plate cameras

Mayoral representation and ALPR cameras

Inauguration congratulations

In the news

Ferndale voters to decide on charter amendments, school district millage

Detroit Area Cities Increasingly Parting Ways With Flock Safety

Balloons won’t fly in Ferndale; city passes new ordinance

Ferndale Narrows Council Appointment Down to Four Choices, Decision May 26

Developer plans parking deck with housing on Ferndale site next to Como’s

The City of Ferndale will no longer use Flock license plate recognition cameras

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns

City of Ferndale moves on from Flock cameras due to privacy concerns

Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety after hearing concerns, seeks new license plate reader vendor

Ferndale police chief thanks FBI; terror attack could have 'come to our doorstep'

Voters to choose next council members in Ferndale, Berkley

The Metro: License plate readers in Ferndale draw criticism, face city council vote