“Some of these things that they've wanted to do for years, that Farmington has been chipping away at, are now starting to be realized. It's certainly not an overnight success story,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County. “People think, ‘Oh, they did this so quickly and overnight.’ These things have been in the works for a while.”

"I believe it's essential to provide voters with access to trusted voices in the community, allowing them to ask questions and express their concerns," says Sterling Heights City Clerk Melanie Ryska.