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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ferndale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City buildings could save ~$39,000/year in energy costs
Energy audits of Fire Station 1 and the DPW found potential savings of about $32,000 a year at the DPW and $6,700 a year at Fire Station 1, with projects to be weighed through the city's capital improvement process. Asbestos in the fire station's second-story ceiling is blocking upgrades.
Repeal of Michigan Public Act 389 of 2016
Council backed repealing the state law that stops cities from regulating certain plastic packaging, affirming Ferndale's ability to pursue its own waste reduction goals.
EV charging master plan update
The DPW presented plans to replace dead library and Withington lot chargers with dual-port Level 2 units by summer 2026 and to refresh the 2023 EV master plan with real user input, new fees, and consideration of light-post charging.