Important Election Dates to Remember

Mark your calendars, Royal Oak! It's crucial to stay informed about the upcoming election. Here are the key dates you need to remember:

Friday, September 29 - the first mailing of absentee ballots were sent out

Monday, October 23 - last day to register to vote in any matter other than in-person at the Clerk's office

Friday, November 3 at 5pm - Deadline for voters to request an absentee ballot to be mailed via first class mail

Saturday, October 28 - Nine days of early voting begins at the M/M Senior Center located at 3500 Marias.  Hours are 8:30 pm - 4:30 pm. This continues until Sunday, November 5th.  Same hours each day with the exception of Thursday, November 2nd in which the voting hours will be from 12pm - 8pm

Saturday, November 4 - City Clerk's office open from 8:30am - 4:30pm to issue absentee ballots

Monday, November 6 - Deadline for registered voters to request an absent voter ballot in-person at the Clerk's office. Ballots must be voted in-person.

Tuesday, November 7 - Election Day - polls are open from 7am - 8pm. Absentee ballots must be returned no later than 8pm on Election Day to be counted.

Learn more.

Deadline is Oct. 6: Calling All Nonprofits! 

Starting September 6 through October 6, the City of Royal Oak is accepting grant applications for the new Royal Oak Community Opportunity Fund. 

Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Royal Oak City Commission allocated $300,000 to fund this local nonprofit services grant program. Grant awards between $25,000 and $50,000 will assist nonprofits who provide community programming with their recovery efforts from the negative impacts caused by the pandemic. 

Learn more about the grant program and eligibility requirements.

Last Food Truck Rally of 2023

The food truck rally happens every month at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Enjoy more than eight food trucks, face painting, balloon art, crafts table for the children, and local vendors selling their homemade items. 

Please visit Facebook at Royal Oak Farmers Market for more information and the list of food trucks attending.

2023 Schedule

• Wednesday, Oct 11   4-8 pm

Know Royal Oak's Roots!

Be in the know about the history of Royal Oak by signing up for the Royal Oak Historical Society email blasts.

Keep up with events, exhibits, and history talks coming up in the near future. The informative quarterly newsletter is sent directly to your inbox.

Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Royal Oak Historical Society email sign-up form.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use. 

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

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 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.