October 2018 

What's Happening In Highland Park

Highland Park will be a  distribution point for Goodfellows starting in December at George Washington Carver Academy, 14510 2nd Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203. You can pick up an application from Highland Park City Hall.

12050 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, Michigan 48203.

New Businesses opening this fall

Mr. C’s Chicken, Shrimp & Fish- 12220 Hamilton

Midland Onnes, LLC- 333 Midland

Chick ‘N Dip ‘N- 14361 Woodward

Cakes and Shakes- 13806 Woodward

Woodward Avenue Bar & Grille- 12000 Woodward

Message from

Mayor Hubert Yopp

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

I would like to welcome you to our very first Highland Park Community Newsletter. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Mayor of the City of Highland Park. I am committed to maintaining our small town charm by ensuring the safety and integrity of our neighborhoods through our block clubs, the quality of our services, and the vitality of our businesses. A great deal of work continues to be done by many people toward that intention.

Highland Park has been fortunate. The city maintains its independent financial position due to strong leadership, prudent financial planning, good decision-making, and an incredibly dedicated staff. The staff at City Hall is professional, skillful, and committed to delivering quality work. They are capable of rising to any challenge and proceeding steadfastly to deliver the quality services to which we have become accustomed. 

Proactive measures must be taken in order to reach our goals and shape our own destiny. I remain committed to working with the dedicated staff, city officials, residents and business leaders to maintain and enhance the services and programs that we so proudly offer. 

We need to embrace new initiatives and continually identify new opportunities to remain economically competitive while preserving the quality of life valued by our residents. With the help and support of all of you, we will continue to work towards being a “Vibrant Community” and returning this city back to excellence.

On behalf of city officials, administration and staff, I thank you for your continued support as we strive to provide services that will carry us into the future. As always, my door remains open and I welcome you to share your ideas and concerns with me. 

Very truly yours,

Mayor Hubert Yopp

Start or Join a Block Club Contact Marli Blackman 313-252-0025 ext. 258 or email mblackman@highlandparkmi.gov

TRUNK OR TREAT

Let’s bring the fun of Fall and continue to Celebrate Highland Parks Centennial during the second annual Trunk or Treat!

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center

10 Pitkin St. Highland Park, Michigan 48203

 Children will enjoy trick-or-treating with a twist in a  safe and fun environment where kids can visit decorated automobile trunks filled with candy. Awards and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and for the best-decorated trunks. Music, Ghoulish Treats, Music, and Games

GET FIT AND DANCE

ZUMBA CLASS

Every Monday and Wednesday

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

        Ford Recreation Center, 10 Pitkin St. 

            Fire Prevention Week Event

Saturday, October 13, 2018

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fire Station

      25 Gerald St. Highland Park, MI 48203

Meet the Candidates 

Highland Park 2018 Election

School Board and City Council

Highland Park Fire Station

25 Gerald St.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

                               Mayor

Hubert Yopp

(313) 252-0050, ext. 240

Rodney Patrick

Council President

(313) 585-4777

Glenda McDonald

Council President Pro Tem

(313)883-1048

Norma Lewis

Council Member

(313) 868-1433

Christopher Woodard

Council Member

(313) 645-2282/(313) 869-4575

Karla Marshall

Council Member

NOW HIRING

Openings for Part-Time Police Officers

Contact Us!

Rasheka Christian

Director

Human Resources and

Labor Relations

(313) 252-0050, ext 241

(313) 883-6430 - fax

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

E-mail resumes and applications to

Human Resources

hr@highlandparkmi.gov

Community and Economic Development

Bids/Postings/Notices

The City of Highland Park is accepting bids from qualified contractors to conduct work for our Home Rehabilitation program. The program shall be funded with Community Development Block Grant dollars. The contractor will be performing home rehabilitation according to the individual homeowner’s greatest needs. The RFP can be picked up in the Community and Economic Development Office of City Hall- 12050 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI 48203, or can be requested by email to mbarron@highlandparkmi.gov.

Please deliver two (2) copies of the bids in a sealed envelope to the City Clerk’s Office by 12:00 P.M. on October 12, 2018.  The bids will be opened on October 15, 2018 at the City Council meeting. For questions please call Community and Economic Development Director, Theresa Johnson at (313) 252-0050, ext. 257,  or can be requested by email to tjohnson@highlandparkmi.gov.