Madison Heights, Hazel Park aim for steady progress in 2021 Advertisement MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — With the new year in full swing, communities across the country are hoping to see a return to normalcy as the vaccine rollout continues and society slowly becomes safe enough to fully reopen. Leaders at the local level are bracing for more challenges, but at the same time they see abundant opportunity for meaningful progress. In a series of emails, officials from Hazel Park and Madison Heights shared their goals, hopes and concerns for 2021. Mark Bliss Madison Heights City Council “In some ways, 2021 will be no different than 2020,” Bliss predicted. “At least to start. We still must keep taxes and fees as low as possible, as our residents work to recover from this economic downturn. We also must continue to prioritize the health and safety of our staff and citizens.