MADISON HEIGHTS While the Jewish community in Detroit is relatively small, their history of contributions is vast, ranging from the doctor who helped eradicate smallpox, to one of the most famous film producers in the world.
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK The Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the Cities event March 23, at Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park.
Amy Doukoure, a staff attorney for CAIR-MI, says the city has learned a lot since it blocked a different Muslim organization from building a mosque in 2016.
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Divided council approves city manager’s salary bump
Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool gives remarks at the American Islamic Community Center’s groundbreaking in August. The Sterling Heights City Council voted 4-3 in December to approve an employment agreement that gave Vanderpool a raise.
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STERLING HEIGHTS The year 2021 began with a raise for Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool.
During a Dec. 15 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, the City Council deliberated over Vanderpool’s proposed employment agreement and approved it in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Michael Taylor, Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko, Councilwoman Maria Schmidt and Councilman Henry Yanez voted yes. Councilwoman Deanna Koski, Councilman Michael Radtke and Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski voted no.