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Local Government

El-Sayed brings Senate campaign to Farmington Hills Manor

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed made Farmington Hills Manor one of his first general-election campaign stops on Aug. 26, as the toss-up U.S. Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers moves into high gear with an October debate agreed.

August 27, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Steckloff, Hammer face off for Farmington Hills' 19th District seat

Oakland County's unofficial candidate list confirms incumbent Democrat Samantha Steckloff will face Republican Kevin J. Hammer, both of Farmington Hills, in the 19th District state House race on Nov. 3, 2026.

August 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Local Government

MDOT: I-696 eastbound lanes to reopen by end of 2026

MDOT project manager Brian Travis says eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 is about 90% paved and on track to reopen before the end of 2026, with ramps to I-75 returning as early as late August and a westbound traffic shift planned for early October.

August 26, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Oakland data center battles put focus on Farmington Hills

A Lyon Township recall effort over a 1.8-million-square-foot data center missed the November ballot, part of a statewide wave of resident frustration that has Oakland County communities including Farmington Hills and Wixom scrambling to update zoning rules before developers arrive.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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Local Government

12 Mile Road lane closures to last into late fall

A $12.2 million Phase 1 rebuild of 12 Mile Road from Drake to Farmington Road and Novi to Haggerty Road will keep Farmington Hills drivers in single-lane traffic through late fall, while the southbound Orchard Lake Road sewer closure targets an Aug. 24 reopening.

August 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Farmington in line for $36K bus shelter grant

Oakland County's Transit Ad Hoc Committee voted 4-0 on Aug. 19 to send $36,000 to Farmington for two new bus shelters along Grand River Avenue, while also establishing a $2.5 million transit program for 2027 that expands eligibility to downtown development authorities.

August 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Farmington residents can get $2,000 in water bill relief

Oakland County's Hardship Assistance Program offers up to $2,000 per household to help Farmington and Farmington Hills residents pay overdue water and sewer bills or cover plumbing repairs, with $100,000 available first-come, first-served.

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Farmington homeowners would pay $20 for museum millage

The Detroit Historical Society and Charles H. Wright Museum are asking Oakland County voters, including Farmington and Farmington Hills residents, to approve a 10-year, 0.2-mill levy on Nov. 3 that would cost about $20 per $100,000 in taxable value and provide free museum admission countywide.

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Car wash dispute returns to Farmington Hills zoning board

The Farmington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four cases on Sept. 8, including the return of Dr. Delair Gardi's car wash permit appeal on Ten Mile Road and Hayder Alkhafaji's bid for variances to open an outdoor used car lot on Halsted Road.

August 19, 2026 · 3 min read

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Local Government

Farmington Hills deer-feeding ban voided by new state law

A new Michigan state law overrides Farmington Hills' local deer feeding ban, allowing residents to feed wildlife under state rules, though Acting City Manager Karen Mondora urges caution about disease and safety risks.

August 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Farmington, Farmington Hills shut out of county road budget

The Road Commission for Oakland County's proposed $269.8 million FY2027 budget goes to public hearing Thursday, Aug. 20, with no construction projects slated for Farmington or Farmington Hills despite a 40% spending increase.

August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Local Government

Vet clinic proposal heads to Farmington Hills hearing

The Farmington Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 20 on a proposal to build a specialty veterinary clinic at 29375 W. 10 Mile Road, giving residents a chance to weigh in before the commission votes.

August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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