Regular City Council Meeting - February 23, 2026

The Madison Heights City Council held its regular meeting on February 23, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on presentations and discussions related to community health and infrastructure. The Oakland Community Health Network presented on their co-responder program, which embeds licensed clinicians with law enforcement to provide mental health and substance use support, highlighting its positive impact and funding challenges. The council expressed strong support for sustaining this program. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution opposing a proposed 6.83% wholesale water rate increase by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), citing concerns about affordability for residents and the financial strain of unfunded state mandates for lead service line replacements. The resolution will be forwarded to GLWA's Board of Directors and state representatives. Other procurement-related actions included the adoption of ordinances reducing the number of licensed adult-use and medical marijuana facilities and extending their hours of operation. The meeting also included updates on community development initiatives and water resource management outreach. Overall, the council demonstrated active engagement in procurement and budget-related decisions affecting public health, utilities, and local business regulations.