FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
ATTN: MICHIGAN VOTERS!

We want to remind you to not "split your vote" this August!

Michigan is an open primary state, meaning you do not have to be registered to a party in order to vote in the primaries.

However, when you vote in the primary election on Aug. 2, you must confine your vote to a single party column.

If you want to vote for candidates from multiple parties, you may do so in the general election in November!

Splitting the ticket on your Aug. 2 ballot will invalidate the partisan section of your ballot!
The Sterling Heights Election Center is now open and ready to assist you with all your election needs!

From registering to vote, to applying for an absent voter ballot, returning your ballot, or applying to be a precinct worker, we've got you covered!

The Election Center is conveniently located within the Sterling Heights Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Rd. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We will also be open on Saturday, July 30 from 9-5 p.m. Please note, Sterlingfest will be taking place at this time. Parking spaces for the Election Center will be reserved for those coming to use the services.

For additional questions, feel free to email vote@sterling-heights.net.
Sterling Heights Police Department has become the first department in Macomb County to launch a “transparency dashboard” through Tyler Technologies, a leader in integrated software and technology services to the public sector.

The dashboard is accessible under the police department section of the City’s website and will allow the public to quickly and conveniently view up-to-date information regarding the department’s interaction with the community on items like calls for service, citations issued, arrests made, use of force or complaints.

“Our fundamental philosophy is that transparency is vital to building and maintaining a strong partnership with our community,” said Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski. “And we know from experience that maintaining our rank as the safest big city in Michigan is all about the collaborative effort between our officers and our residents and businesses. This dashboard will simply continue to enhance the bond of trust between our community and our department.”

Read the full press release online!
The city of Sterling Heights Nice Neighbor Program honors residents and businesses that improve the quality of life for their Sterling Heights neighbors!
 
At the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, Councilwoman Barbara A. Ziarko nominated local businessman, Bob Artymovich, for a Nice Neighbor Award.
 
Mr. Artymovich founded E.A. Graphics in 1978, and over the course of the past 44 years, this family owned and operated business has grown into an industry leader for custom screen printing and embroidery apparel. Mr. Artymovich, his wife Elaine, and children Rich and Josie have always been great supporters of the Sterling Heights community. So it was no surprise to Councilwoman Ziarko when they responded with incredible compassion to the senseless shooting tragedy that shook the Oxford community in November 2021.
 
E.A. Graphics immediately responded by printing and selling “Oxford Strong” t-shirts, with all proceeds being donated to the "Oxford Strong" fund. When all was said and done, Bob and his family donated over $310,000 to the "Oxford Strong" Fund -- a caring and generous act to assist a community that was, and still is, trying to heal.
 
Councilwoman Ziarko noted the response is not surprising if you know the Artymovich family. E.A. Graphics continues to be a strong supporter of educational athletics in Michigan and across the country. The E.A. Graphics business culture always exemplifies good corporate citizenship and is reflective of the values Bob Artymovich and his family have always adhered to over the past 44 years in business. 
Sterlingfest is your destination for music, food and fun! But, the journey requires finding a place to park.

In this segment of Snapshot, we'll help YOU get to the festival by offering a variety of parking options!
Michigan’s best summer festival, Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair, is returning to Sterling Heights from July 28, 29 and 30, running all three days from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.!

Sterling Heights is gearing up for this much-loved summer extravaganza packed with great music, fantastic art, delicious food and fun for the whole family!

Sterlingfest features three exciting days of DTE Foundation sponsored entertainment, great food from area restaurants and attractions such as the Stellantis family Midway, the LGC Global Suds ‘n’ Sounds Stage & Beer Pavilion, the Ford Motor Co. Jazz & Blues Stage, Genisys Credit Union Kidzfest Stage/Tent and the wares of nearly 100 arts and crafts vendors. And don’t forget the Amazon SterlingFAST 5k on Saturday morning!
 
Our AT&T main stage musical lineup for 2022 includes:
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Thursday, July 28
7 p.m. - Elektrik Dream
8 p.m. - The Prince Project (Prince Tribute)
Dusk - Christian Financial Credit Union Fireworks Show

Friday, July 29
7 p.m. - The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
8:30 p.m. - Jefferson Starship

Saturday, July 30
7 p.m. - Mike Leslie Band
8 p.m. - Uncle Kracker

For a full lineup of performers and more info on the festival, visit our website.
At the Tuesday, July 19 Regular City Council Meeting, City Council adopted a resolution designating July 2022 as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the city of Sterling Heights.
 
Since 1985, Park and Recreation Month has been celebrated in communities across the United States to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and park professionals. Through efforts by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution for Park and Recreation Month in 2009.
 
Local parks and recreation serves as a community wellness hub, connecting all members of the community to programs and recreational opportunities that improve health outcomes by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
 
Parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles. Parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development.
 
Parks and recreation also increases a community’s economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction.
 
The city of Sterling Heights has experienced firsthand the transformative power of parks through its Recreating Recreation initiative that has provided a myriad of new ways for residents to connect with the city they call home.
 
For all the foregoing reasons, it is both fitting and proper to give recognition to parks and recreation and encourage residents to visit a City major or neighborhood park or recreation facility in July 2022 and witness firsthand the power of parks and recreation to improve their quality of life.
The Sterling Heights Fire Department is looking for candidates to take part in the Civilian Fire Academy beginning this fall. This is an opportunity for residents to get an inside look at the operation of the Sterling Heights Fire Department and get a taste of what it is like to be a Firefighter/Paramedic. Due to the hands-on nature of the program, the class size is limited, and applications must be submitted for consideration.
 
The program will run for five weeks, on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, 2022.
 
This program will have some components that will be physically demanding, yet safety of the participants will be a primary focus. It is important that interested candidates keep this in mind. 
 
Participants will take part in:
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Technical Rescue
  • Fire Attack
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • CPR Certification
  • Department Operations
  • EMS Delivery
 
Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the academy and residents of the city of Sterling Heights. More info can be found on our website!
Interested in joining our team? The city of Sterling Heights is always looking for top talent to join our exceptional workforce. You can start by searching our current openings within our job portal.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and contractual services, offering competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Provider, Defined Contribution Pension, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, Compensatory Time, Paid Holidays and much more!
Watch this week's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.

View meeting packet and agenda here.

Regular City Council Meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall at 7 p.m.

You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
- YouTube live stream (bit.ly/3bbj86B)
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