Voter Registration and Absentee Voting Continues 

Registration and absentee voting continues for the public at the NEW city hall (203 S Troy Street)!  Residents can register to vote; apply for an absentee ballot (if you have not done so already by mail*) and VOTE! 

Monday through Thursday 9am to 3pm 
Friday 9am to 11am 

Beginning the week of Oct 19 the clerk's office will have Tuesday and Thursday evening hours and Saturday hours as follows: 
Tuesday October 20      4:30pm to 7:30pm  
Thursday October 22    4:30pm to 7:30pm 
Saturday October 24     8am to 1pm 

You will find convenient FREE parking at the new city hall in the east lost (between city hall and the 44th District Court)

If you want to take your ballot home to vote and prefer not to mail it back; you can drop your ballot off in-person in the east lobby at city hall during the available open hours or you can use the drop boxes.  Drop boxes are located at:  

• Third Street (north side in front of the police department)
• Parking Lot P4 (directly behind the police department) 
• Second Street (north side of NEW city hall between city hall and the Farmers Market

Absentee ballots will have pre-paid postage affixed to the return envelope, but the city clerk encourages voters to drop off ballots whether in person or using the drop box.  And, you can follow the trail of your ballot at:   https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

Get Your Ruck22 Beanie Now and March Virtually! 

            Rent and Utility Bill Assistance Available for                Royal Oak Residents 

New Parking Fee Structure Means Two-hours Free Anytime in All City Parking Garages!  

No longer are the two-hours of free parking restricted to before 5:00p.m.  Beginning October 1, all city-owned parking garages feature the first two-hours parking free of charge no matter what time you enter the parking garage.  Staying for longer than two-hours (and we hope you are!) then you will pay 75 cents per hour after your first two free hours!   And, just in time for the autumn rains and winter snow, park where you will return to a dry, clean vehicle!   

                      Fall Curbside Leaf Collections                         Begins in October What You Need to Know

The 2020 Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule is here and you can find the full schedule and additional information regarding leaf collection at:  
https://www.romi.gov/377/Leaf-Collection-Help

Watch for signs posted the day before leaf collection to remind you but NOT PARKING ON YOUR STREET on leaf collection day greatly enhances the ability of public service employees to do the best job possible.  

And while reading the schedule, please keep in mind that schedules are subject to change.  We cannot out guess Mother Nature any better than  you can and sometimes she throws a real wrench into the schedule  - does everyone remember the snow flying on Halloween 2019?!  Mechanical breakdowns and other factors beyond the City's control can also affect the schedule. 

When conditions are absolutely perfect, trucks will on occasion pick up ahead of schedule but not to worry ....they will still be down your street on your regularly scheduled day too. 

Please remember plastic bags are no longer acceptable for yard waste, which include leafs!  Make sure to use appropriate containers. 

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

When a person living alone calls 911 and is unable to open the door, firefighters must break through a door or a window causing costly damage to the person's home and wasting valuable time.
The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens.
When you suffer a fall, stroke or heart attack, every second counts. The lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.

Take A Look At Centennial Commons -
The New Downtown Park!  We Can't Wait!

See the plans for the new downtown park, Centennial Commons, at https://www.romi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27455/20_0821_CentennialCommons_DDAMeeting

Library Adds Chromebooks to Checkout Services! 

Community Coalition Joins Forces With Lighthouse to Feed Royal Oak Residents

The Community Coalition has made a substantial donation to help LIghthouse in their efforts to feed Royal Oak's hungry.  If you are in need or know someone, please email or call Lighthouse.  

Have a Neighborhood Homeowners Association or Want to Start One - We Want to Hear From You! 

The City of Royal Oak is updating its Homeowners Association page at:
https://www.romi.gov/632/Homeowners-Associations

If you are actively representing a Block Club, Condominium Association, Homeowners Association, Improvement Association or Neighborhood Association and are not listed but would like to be, please fill out the following form:

Life Now Playing

For a list of meetings and community events please visit our calendar here.

Support Local Service Clubs & Organizations

Royal Oak service clubs support our public schools, local history, nature, senior citizens, young people, veterans and more. To learn more about Royal Oak service clubs go to www.romi.gov/interclub.