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Laura Mikulski - 2024 5th year Update
Friends & Neighbors, 2024 marks my fifth year in office, and I want to begin by expressing how deeply grateful I am to serve this...
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Laura Mikulski
Nov 162 min read
Thoughts on 141 Vester
On November 13th I voted yes on the 141 Vester Flats Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program, having previously voted no on the full...
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Laura Mikulski
Jun 132 min read
2024 Strategic Planning Items
Top priorities: 1. Construct a Martin Road Park recreation facility 2. Construct a new public safety headquarters 3. Vector control -...
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Laura Mikulski
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Laura Mikulski - 3rd Year Update
Friends & Neighbors: 2022 was my third year in office (and the first year of my new 4 year term), and an incredibly difficult year for me...
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Laura Mikulski
Mar 30, 20233 min read
Why I Voted No on the Flock Safety ALPR Cameras
I've had about a 50/50 split in residents expressing disappointment vs relief about my no vote on the Flock camera system this past...
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Laura Mikulski
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Ferndale to Begin Contrapest Rat Control Pilot Program in April 2023
Late February on the consent agenda we approved a pilot program deploying Contrapest, the biologic/rat birth control product I've been...
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Laura Mikulski
May 27, 20223 min read
Laura Mikulski - 2nd Year Update
Friends & Neighbors: 2021 was my second year in office, and the end of my first term (short 2-year term). I want to thank you all for...
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Laura Mikulski
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Why I Voted No on the Development at 141 Vester
TL:DR I voted no on 141 Vester because we don’t have a concrete parking solution just yet, and because I think we can do better. This was...
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Laura Mikulski
Oct 31, 20213 min read
Describe what you view as the pros and the cons of the Woodward road diet
I don’t see this as pros and cons, more shades of grey in knowns and unknowns. In general, I’m supportive of anything that improves...
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Laura Mikulski
Jul 5, 20215 min read
Why I Pushed for Additional Testing of the Handrails at the Dot Parking Structure
In March of this year (2021) a resident sent me a picture of our steel handrails in the Dot, and the picture showed copious surface rust....
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Laura Mikulski
Jun 1, 20213 min read
An explanation as to why I voted no on the new council chairs
Who would have thought that chairs would be a contentious issue? First meeting: https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/player/clip/821 Second...
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Laura Mikulski
Apr 9, 20214 min read
How Broken State Statutory Revenue Sharing Impacts Ferndale Taxpayers - Ferndale, MI
Let's talk taxes. Specifically, let's talk about how completely broken the state revenue sharing is, and what that means for city...
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Laura Mikulski
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Thoughts on Regulating Short Term Rentals (STRs)
Regarding the short term rental (STR) ordinance last night: Thank you to all who wrote, called, and commented. When you look at...
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Laura Mikulski
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Ferndale Social Districts
Social districts are on tonight's city council agenda for approval; what are your thoughts? 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹...
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Laura Mikulski
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Laura Mikulski - 1st Year Update
Friends & Neighbors: I hope this post finds you well, and that 2021 is a kinder & gentler year for us all. 2020 was a challenging year...
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Laura Mikulski
Dec 14, 20201 min read
The Dot Parking Structure Financial Audit
The parking portion of the Dot is open! The structure opened on Saturday. There was some talk on social media over the weekend about the...
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Laura Mikulski
Nov 25, 20201 min read
New Ferndale Water Usage Portal
I think you're going to like the new Water Smart portal. I just signed up and looked at my own information, and it looks like I may have...
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Laura Mikulski
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Ferndale Service Line Warranty
DID YOU KNOW? Ferndale residents are eligible for service line protection coverage. This is a great service- for under $150 per year,...
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Laura Mikulski
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Ferndale DPW Foresty & Tree Planting Program
Want to c ontribute to Ferndale’s Urban Tree Canopy? Ferndale residents and business owners can purchase trees to be planted in the...
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Laura Mikulski
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Ferndale Lead in Water Testing
Updated information concerning lead service lines: Step 1: Check our new interactive map to see if you have been noted as having a lead...
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