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SOUTHFIELD — Ten Southfield Public Schools students bustled around Target Dec. 11 with police officers and fire-
fighters as part of Heroes and Helpers, an annual holiday shopping adventure. The children were partnered with Southfield police officers and firefighters to shop at the Target at 30333 Southfield Road. Each child was given a $300 gift card.
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SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council voted 5-2 in favor of a proposed data center site plan at its Dec. 15 meeting. The data center would be placed on a vacant parcel of land along a stretch of Inkster Road between 11 Mile Road and Interstate 696. The site plan includes two stories, a substation with generators and a screening wall facing the nearby residential properties. The data center would also be on a closed loop water system and utilize 100 megawatts of power. There would be no ground water usage. The center is also projected to create 35 engineering jobs. At the meeting, Metrobloks Chief Investment Officer Jeff Mandel said the data center would not affect residents’ utility rates, as the center will be paying for its own upgrades and usage.
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LATHRUP VILLAGE — New Police Department leaders were sworn in at the Dec. 15 Lathrup Village City Council meeting, following the retirement of Police Chief Scott McKee. Lt. Mike Zang, officer Keith Roberts and officer Jeremy Huston said they are looking forward to their new roles. Zang will be taking over as Lathrup Village Police Chief while Roberts and Huston have been promoted to sergeants. Roberts and Huston have 10 and 18 years of experience in law enforcement, respectively. See POLICE on page 10A
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SOUTHFIELD — Wrapped in Love, a program started by the National Council of Jewish Women,
Michigan, has reached its 20th year of supplying local children in need with warm fleece blankets. Wrapped in Love began 20 years ago as a way to provide a comforting See BLANKET on page 9A
ABOVE: Volunteers for Wrapped in Love tie fleece blankets.
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The Southfield location is the second Joe Louis Southern Kitchen restaurant, after the first opened in Detroit in 2021. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
JOE LOUIS SOUTHERN KITCHEN OPENS IN SOUTHFIELD BY MCKENNA GOLAT
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SOUTHFIELD — For Joe Louis Southern Kitchen Co-CEOs Joe Louis Barrow Jr. and Johnny Cannon, the grand opening of their second location
at 29649 Northwestern Highway in Southfield is a longtime dream coming true. Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is named for boxing great Joe Louis, whose full name was Joe Louis Barrow. Barrow Jr. said his father was a serial enSee JOE LOUIS on page 11A
Amid pictures of the heavyweight champion, people mingle inside Dec. 9.
NEWS & NOTES
Southfield Public Library to host blood drive SOUTHFIELD — The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 5 in the meeting room of the Southfield Public Library, located at 26300 Evergreen Road. This will be the first blood drive of 2026, with one occurring on the first Monday of each month. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can also be made at redcross.org. To donate, people must be 17 years old or older, meet a minimum weight limit and be in good health. A quick exam and questionnaire will be conducted on-site. People will be given a refreshment and must stay for 10 to 15 minutes after donating blood.
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CITY OFFICES, LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The city offices of Southfield and Lathrup Village and the Southfield Public Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They will be closed again the following week in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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Volunteers and police officers hand out gift bags at the Holiday Sleigh of Giving Dec. 13 at the Southfield Public Library.
Approximately 800 families attend Holiday Sleigh of Giving
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A concept rendering shows how the Lathrup Village Municipal Park playground could be transformed with $400,000 in grant funding.
SOUTHFIELD — The annual Holiday Sleigh of Giving put on by the Southfield Police Department and other local organizations helped approximately 800 families on Dec. 13 at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road. This event gives the Police Department and other organizations a chance to support and give back to families during the holiday season. “It gives us a chance to remind our community that policing is about compassion, service and protecting the well-being of our entire community, especially our youth,” community officer Timothy Simon said. Items provided during the Holiday Sleigh of Giving included toys, games, clothing and food items.
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LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended that the Michigan Legislature approve approximately $45 million in recreation development and land acquisition projects. This includes a recommended $400,000 award to Lathrup Village that would be used to support outdoor recreation improvements. City Administrator Mike Greene said Lathrup Village went through a six-month application process for this award. “This is truly a significant investment,” Greene said. “We’re excited to enhance the city’s outdoor recreation.” If approved, Lathrup Village plans to use the award to replace the aging playground at Lathrup Village Municipal Park with a new universally accessible play area, which would include poured-in-place flooring. The award must be approved by the Michigan Legislature and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the city is able to use it. Lathrup Village will know if the funding was approved by fall of 2026. Upon approval, playground construction would begin in 2027.
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Art exhibition on display at the DIA DETROIT — Detroit Institute of Arts’ 17th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition opened Dec. 12 and will run until Jan. 11, 2026. Members of nine tri-county community groups are participating in this year’s exhibition and will display over 100 artworks. Over the past year, DIA studio instructors worked with the Tri-County Community Group Program at the DIA artmaking studio as well as locations throughout the tri-county area. Projects included assemblage, individual paintings and group murals, photo collage, self-portraits, printmaking, clay masks and tiles, multi-media baskets, wood sculpture, and more. The projects will be on view in the Learning Center at the DIA, adjacent to the DIA’s art-making studio, where most of the work was made. This year’s participating groups are: Macomb County Community Mental Health, pictured; ACCESS Hope House; CARE of Southeastern Michigan; Detroit Recovery Project; Hannan Center; the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center; Mariners Inn; Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program; and Soul Center (a division of Friendship Circle). The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. The museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission is always free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. For more information, go to dia.org.
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SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Parks and Recreation will be hosting Skate for a Cause from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec 23 at the Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road. Admission and skate rental are free and open to everyone with a donation of a nonperishable food item. All collected food items will go to food assistance programs helping Southfield families.
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CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DELINQUENT WATER & SEWER BILLING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. The City Council of the City of Lathrup Village, Oakland County, Michigan, has adopted a resolution directing the City Administrator to prepare a tentative special assessment roll including all delinquent water/sewer billings, and to schedule a public hearing on the advisability of proceeding. Account Number
Past Due/Penalty
2. That January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building at 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan be set as the time and place of a Public Hearing for the purposes of reviewing the Tentative Roll and to afford a hearing to all interested persons all matters bearing upon any needful correction or revision to the Roll and the propriety of its confirmation. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL The Special Assessment Roll consists of the following properties located in the City of Lathrup Village, having the following water & sewer utility identification account numbers:
Account Number
Past Due/Penalty
Account Number
Past Due/Penalty
SEE ATTACHED 3. If the City Council confirms the tentative roll, a special assessment will be levied against the properties contained in the roll. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the Special Assessment Roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the Special Assessment Roll will be heard, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such a hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Account Number
Past Due/Penalty
Tax Tribunal. An owner of, or party in interest, in the property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the City Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance in person is not required. This notice is given by the City Council. ____________________________ MIKE GREENE – LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY ADMINISTRATOR 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI 48076 (248) 557-2600
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652.65
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358.89
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793.24
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624.94
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$
286.63
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$
250.22
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273.60
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316.61
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$
611.48
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881.82
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$
312.64
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$
AVIL-017415-0000-03
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$
831.75
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$
227.49
RACT-018941-0000-03
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ROSE-018554-0000-01
$
798.39
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AVIL-018187-0000-03
$
790.99
ELDO-027027-0000-02
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LATH-027640-0000-01
$
383.52
RAIC-027400-0000-01
$
619.22
SACT-027839-0000-03
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999.19
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ELDO-027335-0000-01
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LATH-027731-0000-02
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RAIC-027453-0000-01
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SANA-018161-0000-03
$
293.78
SUNN-017541-0000-02
$
437.46
BLAC-028678-0000-02
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ELDO-027691-0000-01
$
260.06
LATH-028452-0000-02
$
708.96
RAIC-027544-0000-01
$ 4,051.74
SANA-018411-0000-01
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SUNN-017560-0000-03
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BLAC-028728-0000-02
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ELDO-028025-0000-01
$
573.71
LATH-028511-0000-02
$
298.87
RAIC-027568-0000-01
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SANA-018470-0000-01
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BLAC-028731-0000-01
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603.64
ELDO-028060-0000-02
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553.64
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859.03
RAIC-027786-0000-01
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656.43
ELDO-028265-0000-03
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470.17
LATH-028929-0000-01
$
991.54
RAIC-027800-0000-03
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SANA-018520-0000-01
$
942.39
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BLOO-026779-0000-02
$
490.33
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$
427.46
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BLOO-026835-0000-01
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397.66
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788.58
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613.65
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516.95
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BLOO-027375-0000-01
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$
316.70
LINC-018180-0000-02
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RAID-017311-0000-01
$
921.15
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BLOO-028560-0000-03
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LINC-018450-0000-01
$
698.37
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$
497.51
SANB-027772-0000-02
$ 3,094.22
SUNN-018763-0000-01
$
BLOO-028725-0000-02
$
371.71
ELDO-028700-0000-04
$ 1,242.70
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$
946.20
ELDO-028735-0000-02
$ 1,921.87
LINC-018900-0000-02
$ 2,174.90
RAID-017575-0000-03
$
850.71
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$ 1,857.31
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$
802.10
BUNG-018586-0000-02
$ 1,540.79
ELEV-018220-0000-03
$
297.47
MARG-017311-0000-03
$ 1,172.67
RAID-017600-0000-02
$
332.15
SAND-018512-0000-02
$
846.80
SUNN-019439-0000-02
$
493.76
BUNG-018625-0000-01
$ 1,245.70
ELEV-018230-0000-01
$
699.37
MARG-017501-0000-02
$
257.03
RAID-018130-0000-02
$
994.21
SAND-018551-0000-02
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990.46
SUNS-027427-0000-03
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BUNG-018810-0000-01
$
316.78
ELEV-018260-0000-02
$
537.55
MARG-017546-0000-02
$ 1,195.69
RAID-018190-0000-02
$
635.76
SAND-018679-0000-02
$
528.44
SUNS-027751-0000-03
$ 1,816.60
BUNG-018830-0000-03
$ 2,356.93
ELEV-019110-0000-01
$ 1,009.45
MARG-017555-0000-02
$ 1,649.07
RAID-018195-0000-01
$
412.46
SAND-018753-0000-02
$ 1,212.55
SUNS-027837-0000-03
$
BUNG-019041-0000-02
$
519.19
ELEV-019130-0000-03
$
452.75
MARG-017600-0000-01
$ 3,152.42
RAID-018207-0000-01
$ 1,040.33
SAND-018830-0000-01
$ 1,487.88
SUNS-028025-0000-01
$ 1,710.02
CALE-027500-0000-01
$ 1,334.38
ELEV-019130-0000-04
$
809.23
MARG-018130-0000-01
$
317.37
RAID-018241-0000-01
$
823.52
SAND-018837-0000-01
$ 1,675.18
SUNS-028095-0000-01
$
CALE-027620-0000-03
$
929.47
ELEV-019228-0000-02
$ 3,976.47
MARG-018131-0000-03
$ 1,156.27
RAID-018266-0000-04
$
961.63
SAND-018853-0000-01
$
580.14
SUNS-028252-0000-03
$ 1,022.70
CALE-027705-0000-03
$ 1,073.68
ELEV-019284-0000-02
$
935.57
MEAB-026215-0000-01
$
386.89
RAID-018281-0000-01
$ 7,092.62
SANQ-018475-0000-01
$ 2,933.90
SUNS-028456-0000-02
$ 1,334.65
CALE-027734-0000-01
$
369.49
GLEN-017420-0000-01
$
622.84
MEAB-026216-0000-01
$ 2,439.44
RAID-018330-0000-01
$ 1,859.21
SANQ-018830-0000-01
$
354.19
SUNS-028534-0000-03
$ 3,074.70
CALE-027735-0000-02
$
400.18
GLEN-017591-0000-01
$
594.26
MEAB-026230-0000-01
$
910.37
RAID-018641-0000-01
$ 1,663.48
SANQ-018856-0000-03
$ 1,753.11
SUNS-028626-0000-01
$
606.23
CALE-027786-0000-02
$
273.85
GLEN-018200-0000-01
$
828.45
MEAB-026231-0000-03
$ 2,800.12
RAID-018654-0000-02
$
606.20
SANR-017371-0000-02
$
599.02
SUNS-028751-0000-01
$
281.90
CALE-027934-0000-06
$ 1,108.61
GLEN-018455-0000-02
$ 2,836.01
MEAB-026242-0000-01
$
466.13
RAID-018805-0000-02
$
239.28
SANR-017411-0000-01
$ 1,598.31
TWEL-017641-0000-01
$ 1,146.19
CALW-027430-0000-01
$
792.96
GLEN-018771-0000-02
$ 7,216.86
MEAB-026269-0000-01
$
317.96
RAID-018866-0000-02
$
369.29
SANR-017540-0000-01
$
953.03
TWEL-017655-0000-01
$ 2,842.09
CALW-027610-0000-04
$
516.95
GLEN-018785-0000-02
$
883.51
MEAB-026272-0000-01
$ 1,622.86
RAID-019251-0000-01
$
345.05
SANR-018130-0000-02
$
440.37
WILT-017371-0000-01
$
721.03
CALW-027628-0000-02
$
876.73
GLEN-018804-0000-01
$
839.66
MEAB-026286-0000-06
$
371.95
RAMS-017555-0000-02
$ 1,790.57
SANR-018141-0000-01
$ 3,588.43
WILT-017381-0000-02
$
764.48
CALW-027644-0000-01
$ 1,094.80
GOLD-027246-0000-01
$ 1,056.10
MEAB-026310-0000-01
$
904.10
RAMS-017578-0000-01
$ 1,674.76
SANR-018148-0000-02
$ 1,423.06
WILT-017435-0000-02
$ 1,057.02
CALW-027660-0000-02
$
848.68
GOLD-027306-0000-04
$
411.10
MEAB-026660-0000-02
$ 3,886.94
RAMS-017586-0000-01
$ 1,279.66
SARA-018511-0000-02
$
516.95
WILT-017555-0000-04
$
689.66
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$ 1,918.13
GOLD-027451-0000-03
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MEAB-027035-0000-04
$ 4,809.86
RAMS-017590-0000-01
$
965.50
SARA-018525-0000-01
$ 1,042.44
WILT-017616-0000-01
$
263.60
CALW-027817-0000-05
$
304.98
GOLD-027535-0000-02
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Chefs share tips for entertaining during holidays BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Julie Selonke, right, a professional chef and graduate of the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College, shares a moment with a student. “I fell in love with teaching as much as I fell in love with food,” Selonke said.
METRO DETROIT — The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. To make the most of the season, the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College — Royal Oak shared tips on how to make holiday entertaining enjoyable for both guests and the host. “I believe love is incorporated into the food,” said Angelica Galeana, 24, a longtime cook and first-semester student at the Culinary Institute. “If you’re cooking and you’re in a bad mood, it’s not going to come out right.” A favorite for her holiday dinners and celebrations are pozoles, a traditional Mexican stew. Galeana said green pozoles are from southern Mexico near Acapulco and typically made with chicken while red pozoles are commonly eaten in northern Mexico and made with pork. The meat is the centerpiece of the dish and topped with vegetables, which can include onions, cabbage, cilantro, radishes, lime and avocado. “There are so many toppings,” Galeana said. “We like to joke and say that it is the salad in the soup.” The seasonings include chiles, spices, whole oregano, cumin, clove, black pepper and salt. A chicken or beef bouillon further enhances the flavor. Hominy — a white corn — is also added. Galeana prefers cooking with whole spices because the freshSee CHEFS on page 11A
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for six years, but this was the first time the event was partnered with Target. The Police and Fire departments were scheduled to do a second Heroes and Helpers with 20 more children at Meijer Dec. 16, after press time. Tarana Stewart was at Heroes and Helpers with her 11-year-old daughter, Ayana Hayes. Ayana was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition and had spent 23 days in the hospital before being discharged right before Thanksgiving. Stewart said it was a big confidence booster for her daughter to be chosen to participate. “She’s my oldest, and she is so loving and giving,” Stewart said. “To have that confidence to be like, ‘I deserve this,’ is a form of self-care for her. It’s healing.”
Ayana said it felt special to have been chosen to participate in Heroes and Helpers. She said she had fun shopping with the officers, and that she was grateful for everything. “I’ve never been picked for something like this before,” Ayana said. “I had a lot of fun.” Ayana’s purchases included snacks, selfcare items, pajamas, a blanket, jewelry and Mini Brands. She also got gifts for her sister and cousin. Stewart said programs like Heroes and Helpers are what the holidays are all about. She said the kids participating were able to let their imaginations come to life without the possibility of being told no. “It just brings out their joy and imagination,” she said. “It keeps them young.” Southfield Chief of Police Elvin Barren said the Police and Fire departments pride themselves on being community driven and focused, especially when it comes to children.
He said events like Heroes and Helpers can help with providing resources to families. “We know that some families are in need of additional resources, and we want to absorb some of that burden,” he said. “We can be sure to provide our children with a wonderful holiday season.” The spirit of giving did not end with Heroes and Helpers. The Southfield Police Department, Southfield Public Library and
other agencies conducted the annual Holiday Sleigh of Giving Dec. 13 at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road. The gift-giving event was geared for children ages 4-12. “We enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces and the excitement they have when they receive the gifts,” Barren said. Call Staff Writer McKenna Golat at (586) 498-1059.
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-36 The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Haitham Sitto Industries, Inc., representing Todd Gesund, President of Jax Kar Wash, is requesting the following waivers from the Board: 1. A waiver to install two wall signs not facing a major thoroughfare (two (2) proposed, zero (0) permitted, a variance of (2) two); and 2. Three (3) wall signs per tenant proposed, One (1) wall sign per tenant permitted, a variance of two (2) wall signs. The property is located on the west side of Telegraph Road between 12 Mile Road and NB M10/ Northwestern Service Drive at 28845 Telegraph Road, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-17-201-033, zoned (B-3) General Business District. This appeal is to Chapter 99, Article XI, Section 8.59, 1(a,b) more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions, and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100. The meeting will be held Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Gabi Grossbard City Clerk 0342-2551
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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-37 The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, William Goldsmith, owner, is requesting the following waiver from the Board: 1. To permit the use of a 20’ x 12’ x 8’ shipping container for storage use approximately 50’ to the rear of his single family residence proposed, Shipping container for storage use not permitted. The property is located on the east side of Lahser Road between Murray Crescent and Normandale at 29700 Lahser Road, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-10-303-005, zoned (R-E) Single Family Residential. This appeal is to Sections 5.61, 5.62, Article 5, Chapter 45 of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning
LEFT: Southfield firefighter Chris Siewert and Akai Hayes, 8, look over some Nintendo electronics at Heroes and Helpers Dec. 11.
Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions, and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.
ABOVE: Santa helps Wade Tatum Jr., 8, and Jocelyn Walker shop for gifts. Photos by Liz Carnegie
The meeting will be held Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Gabi Grossbard City Clerk Published: Southfield Sun 12/18/2025
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CALENDAR DEC. 18-19
‘Re: Union’: Features new work by 30-plus artists who exhibited in 2025, 1-5 p.m. (also by appointment), Maus Haus Gallery in Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road in Hazel Park, maushausgallery@gmail.com, (248) 3986119, maushausgallery.com/online-preview, colorinkstudio.com
DEC. 18-21
‘The Phantom Tollbooth’: Show about boy whose boredom changes to adventure thanks to mysterious package he finds in his room, performed by Stagecrafters Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@ stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org
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‘Merry Cringemas’: Original holiday sketch show, 7:30 p.m., Go Comedy! Improv Theatre, 261 E. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, gocomedy. net
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‘Steel Poinsettias’: Holiday parody sequel to “Steel Magnolias,” 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20 and 3
p.m. Dec. 21, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, (248) 545-5545, theringwald@gmail.com, theringwald.com, read story at candgnews.com Royal Oak Holidays: Final weekend of outdoor activities includes 40-plus ice sculptures on display, appearances by The Grinch, visits with Santa, and horse and wagon rides, downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons, see schedule at royaloakholidays.com, read story at candgnews.com
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Winter Solstice Celebration: Make projects focused on longest/darkest night of year, also music, art and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., one tickets allows entry into Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science,, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrook artmuseum.org/events/winter-solstice
JAN. 21
Vape 101: Free one-hour training for students, parents, community members and organizations, learn about dangers of e-cigarettes and health consequences, safety and other concerns, also why youth use them and prevention resources, presented by Oakland County Michigan Health Division, noon-1 p.m., held virtually
on Microsoft Teams, register at bit.ly/3LWBi4i, email arabon@oakgov.com with questions
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Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Mars Corporate Center, 25200 Telegraph Road in Southfield, slvoptimist@gmail.com, www. southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org Jazzy Mondays: Ballroom and hustle lessons, dinner buffet, bid whist and spades, 50-50, and more, 5-9 p.m. Mondays (except holidays), Bell Events Studio, 24624 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 378-5825, www.bellevents studio.com, belleventsstudiollc@gmail Free community lunches: Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center, 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/ farmingtonhills Wild Lights: Nighttime strolls include 500-plus displays and millions of LEDs, also pop-up performances and music, Santa photos, seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats, and more, select times and dates until Jan. 4, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/ events/wild-lights, read story at candgnews. com To view more, visit candgnews.com/calendar
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item to children in foster care or who were in the hospital. National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, President Amy Zeskind said it feels incredible to see Wrapped in Love reach 20 years. She said it could not have been done without volunteers or the agencies participating. “You can’t do a program for this length of time without dedicated people,” Zeskind said. “Our volunteers, staff and the organizations we give to work like spokes on a wheel to make this happen.” Every year, volunteers involved in the Wrapped in Love program make approximately 600 tied fleece blankets that are then distributed to agencies and hospitals throughout southeast Michigan. Zeskind said they budget for 600 blankets but have sometimes made more or less depending on the needs of the organizations that are provided the blankets. Blankets are made every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the National Council of Jewish Women office, located at 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306, in Southfield. New volunteers are welcome and do not need experience. People who wish to find out more on volunteering are asked to go to ncjwmi.org or call (248) 355-3300, Ext. 0. Materials for the blankets are purchased from funds using grants, tributes and donations. Call Staff Writer McKenna Golat at (586) 498-1059.
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Roberts will be supervising the patrol division while Huston will supervise the detective bureau. Huston said becoming a sergeant was something he had always wanted for his career. He said he hopes to be a good leader and continue to make the Lathrup Village Police Department a trusted part of the community. Huston said his family is a big part of who he is and what he does. “I’m a big family guy and I want my kids to look at me and be proud of who they see,” he said. “I want them to realize what they can achieve if they work hard at it.” Roberts said he is looking forward to the leadership aspect of being a sergeant. He
said he is excited to take this next step in his career. “I want to be somebody the other officers can look up to and not be afraid to call if they need help, on or off duty,” Roberts said. McKee recommended that Zang be the new chief of police. He said Zang is the highest-ranking officer within Lathrup Village. “He’s run the detective bureau for nine years,” McKee said. “He has done a fantastic job, and I think he is the right person at the right time for this job.” Zang has been in law enforcement for 18 years. He said it was an honor to be recommended for the position of police chief. He said he thinks he and McKee have brought the Lathrup Village Police Department into a respectable position, and he hopes to continue that trajectory in his new role.
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justice and due process. McKee said he has had a great career. He is excited to retire but will miss the people and interactions. “Time for some new blood,” he said. McKee said it has not hit him yet that he is retiring. He said it will probably hit once he has turned in his uniform and badge. McKee will officially retire on Jan. 1. Zang and Roberts will also officially start in their new roles on Jan 1. Huston started his role on Dec. 15. Call Staff Writer McKenna Golat at (586) 498-1059.
PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PTZA26-0001 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT) – is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Articles 2, 4, 5-A, and 6 to 21 to provide definitions for Drone operation related land uses and establish regulations for those land uses.
CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Written comments may be mailed to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION Notice is hereby given that the City of Lathrup Village Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-10, which is an Ordinance to amend Chapter 18 Businesses, by adding Article VIII. Outdoor Collection Boxes. This ordinance amendment provides standards for the permitting and regulation of outdoor collection boxes. This Ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, December 15, 2025. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its publication. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public use and inspection at the office of the City Clerk. ____________________________ ALISA EMANUEL, City Clerk City of Lathrup Village 27400 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 557-2600
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Zang said he grew up in a family of law enforcement, and he initially did not want to follow in those footsteps. However, he said this career just clicked for him and he absolutely loves what he does. “It was those familial ties and always being that person while growing up that wanted to help people,” Zang said. “Helping people is what we are here to do.” McKee was in law enforcement for 30 years. He said he wanted to work in law enforcement because he had a desire to help people who have had crimes committed against them, and make sure they received
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY: THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: 1.
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The official Zoning Map of the City of Southfield is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the following described parcel of property: Rezone the parcel at 22108 W 8 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-33-476-060) from B-3 General Business and I-L Light Industrial to I-1 Industrial.
APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE # 25-35 The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Lawrence Worden, DBA Signs and More, representing the owner, William Beachum, is requesting the following waivers from the Board: 1. A variance for one (1) Garden Ground sign that exceeds 5 feet in height (7 feet 5.5 inches proposed, 5 feet allowed; a variance of 2 feet 5.5 inches in height); and 2. A variance for same garden ground sign area (61.06 sq. ft. in sign area proposed, 35 sq. ft. in sign area allowed, a variance of 26.06 sq. ft. in sign area). The property is located on the east side of Telegraph Road, north of 12 Mile Road, between Woodland Drive and Wildbrook Drive at 29800 Telegraph Road, Sidwell Parcel Number 76-24-08-426-131, zoned (O-S) Office-Service District. This appeal is to Section 8.55(2)(b), Article VII, Chapter 99, of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions, and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100. The meeting will be held Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield.
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Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
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All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extend of the conflict, hereby repealed.
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This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.
(PZR24-0013 – Eagle Landscaping and Supply Co.)
City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals
KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor
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ness of ground spices is difficult to determine. The dish is typically served with tostadas, which are crunchy and flat. Galeana likes the El Milagro tostadas, available at most grocery stores that sell Hispanic food. She said the stew is simple, easy to make, and has been a crowd pleaser at her home. “It takes putting love in small ingredients,” she said. Galeana has been cooking most of her life. She started working in the industry at age 16. “I have been cooking since I was 8 … when I was tall enough to reach the pots and pans and things from the cupboard,” she said. Galeana said she knew a lot about cooking and preparing foods in the Mexican tradition, but she wanted to learn more. She
has been working at an upscale Italian restaurant. “It opened up my mind to learn new things,” Galeana said. She said she’s always studying the craft, from beautifully plating a dish to incorporating different spices and preparing foods from other cultures. Galeana strives to “whip up something on the fly,” as professional chefs do. It was with this in mind that she enrolled in the program to study to be a chef. Mike Dakoske is also a first-semester student in the culinary program at OCC. He describes himself as primarily a vegetarian, and he suggests preparing vegetables cooked properly for holiday entertaining. “Watch that you don’t overcook vegetables,” he said. Dakoske suggested a technique used at the vegan restaurant where he used to work. Wash the vegetables and slit the top to allow air in, keeping the vegetable whole. Put on a baking sheet, season with oil and salt and pepper, and then roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes or until they have
as possible in advance to make the event go smoothly. A scalloped potato dish is an easy dish to serve when entertaining. The chef suggests prepping it in a casserole dish and then putting it in the refrigerator. The extra time will enhance the flavor. “They probably taste better after hanging out in the refrigerator for a few days,” she said. The day of the event, put the casserole dish in the oven and bake. Top with crumbled pretzels in melted butter for crunch and serve. Selonke also recommends enlisting others to bring a dish of their choice. “As host, it’s lovely to spread the workload a little bit, and that can enhance the enjoyment,” Selonke said. “When you do the major items that may be difficult for people to bring — the roast, the turkey — invite people to bring a side or some other component. … You have an opportunity to get yourself put together and not look disheveled, (but rather) like the consummate entertainer.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
ORDINANCE NO. 1819
Joe Louis
The City of Southfield has amended Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 4 – Section 5.37-1. A true copy of Ordinance No. 1819, in its complete content, may be inspected and obtained at the Southfield City Clerk’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076.
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trepreneur who also opened multiple restaurants, such as Brown Bomber’s Chicken Shack in Detroit. Barrow Jr. said everything is built around his father and his values. He said food can evoke strong memories long after people leave a restaurant. “Food is a through line in all of our lives,” Barrow Jr. said. “It’s how we celebrate, how we mourn and how we all come together.” Barrow Jr. said it feels surreal to see his childhood dream of opening a restaurant become a reality. A ribbon cutting was held Dec. 9 for the Joe Louis Southern Kitchen Southfield location. The first location opened in 2021 at 6549 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Barrow Jr. said he and Cannon love Southfield and that it’s a vibrant community. He said it was the obvious choice for a second location. Cannon said being a part of and giving back to the community is a focus for him. He said he believes the restaurant will give people a great experience. “Bringing Joe Louis Southern Kitchen to Southfield is such a privilege, because it’s an iconic name to bring to the city,” Cannon said. “I think this is going to educate people on what Joe Louis stood for and why he has so many statues and monuments.” Born in Alabama in 1914, Louis moved with his family to Detroit when he was a child. Louis became the heavyweight champion in 1937 and held the championship until 1949, which is the longest period of
some char. Then take the vegetables out of the oven. “People would just walk by and grab them,” Dakoske said. “They taste like candy.” Dakoske, 53, has more than 30 years of industry experience. He works at a high-end restaurant in downtown Detroit where he is responsible for cold foods, appetizers and desserts. He believes going to school and studying to be a chef makes a big difference. “I would highly recommend anybody in the culinary industry go to school,” Dakoske said. “I’m on the other side of it now. I believe in the value of school.” Julie Selonke is a professional chef who has been teaching at OCC for 14 years. Her career spans nearly 30 years. She has cooked for kings and queens, U.S. presidents, and celebrities like Tiger Woods and Kid Rock — to name just a few — during her 10 years working at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills and at the Tribute restaurant in Farmington Hills. Selonke suggests preparing as much
A summary of Ordinance No. 1819 is as follows: SECTION 1. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.37-1, ARTICLE 4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 5.37-1 Fence Regulations A. Intent: The intent of this section is to provide reasonable regulations for fence installation while allowing property owners the ability to install a fence for aesthetic, screening, separating or security purposes. B.
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Johnny Cannon, left, and Joe Louis Barrow Jr. cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Southfield location of Joe Louis Southern Kitchen on Dec. 9. time that anyone has been the heavyweight champion. He died in 1981. Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver said Joe Louis Southern Kitchen coming to Southfield brings one more quality place for people to enjoy. He said it adds to community life. “This is special because these are hometown people who have come back and want to invest in the community,” Siver said. “It’s people who believe in Southfield.” A third Joe Louis Southern Kitchen is set to open in April at 1528 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Call Staff Writer McKenna Golat at (586) 498-1059.
Definitions: 10-1. Public Road Right-of-Way Fence: A fence along the side of a public road right-of-way installed and maintained by the City or another public agency having jurisdiction over the public road right-of-way. Standards for Approval: 3. Public Road Right-of-Way Fences. In order to maintain these fences in good condition and prevent damage that could reduce the normal lifespan of the fence the following regulations shall apply to the use of private property abutting such a fence: (a) Vegetation: No woody vegetation (i.e. trees, shrubs and vines) shall be permitted to grow within three (3) feet of the fence. (b) Outdoor storage: No outdoor storage shall be permitted within three (3) feet of the fence. (c) Attachments: Nothing shall be permitted to be mounted to or on the fence. (d) Modifications: No painting or other alteration to the fence structure or surface shall be permitted. (e) Parallel private fences: any private fence installed parallel to a Public Right-of-Way Fence shall be a minimum of three (3) feet from the Public Right-of-Way Fence and provide a point of access to permit vegetation management as required per provision (a) above.
SECTION 2. Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation. SECTION 3. Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. SECTION 4. All Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor GABI GROSSBARD, City Clerk PZTA25-0005 Enacted: 11/24/2025 Published: 12/18/2025 Published: Southfield Sun 12/18/2025
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“Our proposed data center is a fraction of the size, a fraction of the water usage and a fraction of the electrical output of other centers,” he said. Council members Charles Hicks and Ashanti Bland voted no on the site plan. During the meeting, Bland said she was concerned about potential pollutants coming from the site. “Compounded, I don’t think it’s a risk I want to take,” she said.
Hicks said that hearing from residents would add value to the project for Metrobloks. He said that a meeting could still be done as the data center goes through the stages of operation. “If you want to do business and collaborate with the city, having a town hall is awesome,” he said. “You can hear where the public is coming from, and they hear from you.” He said this may help bring some middle ground, clear up confusion and align everyone to move forward. Call Staff Writer McKenna Golat at (586) 498-1059.
ORDINANCE NO. 1817
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The Southfield City Council on Dec. 15 approved a data center site plan for vacant land along Inkster Road near Interstate 696.
SECTION 6.
The City of Southfield has amended Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 2 – Section 5.3, Article 5 – Section 5.62A, Article 7 – Section 5.84, Article 8 – Section 5.94, Article 9 – Section 5.103, Article 14 - Section 5.133, Article 15 – Sections 5.139 & 5.140, Article 17 – Section 5.158, Article 18 – Section 5.168. A true copy of Ordinance No. 1817, in its complete content, may be inspected and obtained at the Southfield City Clerk’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076.
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.133, ARTICLE 14, REGIONAL SHOPPING DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS:
A summary of Ordinance No. 1817 is as follows:
SECTION 7.
SECTION 1.
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS 5.139 & 5.140, ARTICLE 15, REGIONAL CENTER DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS:
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.3, ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS:
5.133 Uses Permitted (15) Adult Day Services
(4) ADULT DAY SERVICES: Care provided for any part of a day, but less than 24 hours, to functionally and/or cognitively impaired adult persons. It is provided through a structured program of social and rehabilitative and/or maintenance services in a supportive group setting other than the participant’s home.
5.139 Uses Permitted (2) Secondary Uses
SECTION 2.
5.140 Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval (1) Uses (a) Housing for the elderly upon review and report from the Southfield Housing Commission concerning the suitability and appropriateness so as to not isolate the development either socially or physically from the balance of the community; in relation to accessibility to convenience services such as shopping, banking, health care, community facilities, and transportation. In addition, the Housing Commission shall review and report on the design of the project and the amenities of the project (such as, but not limited to, recreational, social and other support facilities) and further that:
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.62-A, ARTICLE 5, DEFINITIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 2. Uses (6) Indoor Recreation Centers (A) Adult Day Services may be provided as an accessory use to Indoor Recreation Centers subject to Special Use approval. (7) Churches, synagogues, mosques, cemeteries. (B) Adult Day Services may be provided as an accessory use to churches, synagogues or mosques subject to Special Use approval. SECTION 3. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.84, ARTICLE 7, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT-LOW RISE, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: (2) Uses (a) Housing for the elderly upon review and report from the Southfield Housing Commission concerning the suitability and appropriateness so as to not isolate the development either socially or physically from the balance of the community; in relation to accessibility to convenience services such as shopping, banking, health care, community facilities, and transportation. In addition, the Housing Commission shall review and report on the design of the project and the amenities of the project (such as, but not limited to, recreational, social and other support facilities) and further that:
(j) Adult Day Services
5. Adult Day Services may be provided as an accessory use to Housing for the Elderly SECTION 8. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.158, ARTICLE 17, PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 5.158 Uses Permitted (11) Adult Day Services SECTION 9. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.168, ARTICLE 18, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 5.168 Uses Permitted (20)
Adult Day Services
SECTION 10.
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.94, ARTICLE 8, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT-MEDIUM RISE AND HIGH RISE, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS:
Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation.
(2) Uses
SECTION 11.
5. Adult Day Services may be provided as an accessory use to Housing for the Elderly subject to Special Use approval. SECTION 4.
(a) Housing for the elderly upon review and report from the Southfield Housing Commission concerning the suitability and appropriateness so as to not isolate the development either socially or physically from the balance of the community; in relation to accessibility to convenience services such as shopping, banking, health care, community facilities, and transportation. In addition, the Housing Commission shall review and report on the design of the project and the amenities of the project (such as, but not limited to, recreational, social and other support facilities) and further that: 5. Adult Day Services may be provided as an accessory use to Housing for the Elderly subject to Special Use approval.
Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. SECTION 12. All Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 13. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor GABI GROSSBARD, City Clerk
SECTION 5. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.103, ARTICLE 9, OFFICESERVICE DISTRICT, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: 5.103 Uses Permitted (17) Adult Day Services
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