Royal Oak Aging in Place Plan is Accepting Public Comment in October.

The Senior Services | Aging in Place Task Force is sharing the draft aging in place plan for public comment during the month of October. Over 12,000 Royal Oak residents are over the age of 60, so it is important for our neighbors to have the opportunity to age in our community if they would like to. The task force has worked over the past few years to develop a plan to help seniors age in place, access programs and services and be active in the community. The plan identifies goals and action steps in six different domains: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; information and communication; housing; community engagement and inclusion; health and community support services. The community can participate in a few different ways:

Coffee and donuts! Come have coffee and donuts on October 22 from 10am to noon at the Leo Mahany / Harold Meininger Senior Community Center (3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073). This will be an open house style event so feel free to join us when you can between 10am and noon. Residents will be able learn more about the plan and share their feedback.
Online – You can find the plan online at romi.gov/agefriendly. There will also be a link available to share your comments on the plan with the task force.
In person at the library or senior center. Hard copies are available at the reference desk in the library and in the senior center lounge at the senior center. Residents can provide their comments in writing or online.
By mail, Royal Oak residents can request a copy of the plan to be mailed to their home. A return envelope will be supplied for comments to be mailed back. Please call 248.246.3207 and speak with Jeremy or leave a message with your name, address, and a phone number in case we need to call you back.

If you are a part of an organization that would like to have a presentation, please email Susan Barkman – SusanB@romi.gov.

The task force is accepting public comments through October 31st at 5:00pm. The task force will begin the process of reviewing comments and incorporating feedback into a final draft that will be sent to the City Commission in December 2022 or early in 2023.

Police Department Update

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Remember to Vote!

Absentee ballot applications have been mailed to those who are on the permanent absentee list. Ballots were mailed to those voters who returned their completed application on September 29, 2022. If you aren't sure if you returned an application to us you can check online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index to see if a ballot has already been mailed to you.

What is on my ballot? To check your sample ballot you may do so here: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index

You can return your ballot via mail, either drop box outside of city hall or at the city clerk's office. Your ballot must be returned to the clerk's office no later than 8pm on Election Day, Nov. 8.

Extended Absentee Ballot/in-person Voter Registration Hours for the Nov. 8 election:
Wednesday October 26th - 4:30p - 7p
Thursday October 27th - 4:30p - 7p
Saturday October 29th - 8a - 12p
Wednesday November 2nd - 4:30p - 7p
Thursday November 3rd - 4:30p - 7p
Friday November 4th - 12p - 5p
Saturday November 5th - 7a - 3p

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March, run, or walk a 2.2-mile course with 22 items or 22 pounds of non-perishable food or personal items for vets in need.

What is a Ruck March?
A ruck march involves walking at a fast clip with a weighted backpack. In the Armed Forces, participants carry at least 45 lbs. in their ruck, in addition to all their military gear.
For this event we ask participants to march/walk a 2.2-mile course while carrying 22 pounds or 22 food or personal items.

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Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Adopted

Royal Oak has adopted its first sustainability and climate action plan. The 2022 Royal Oak Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S-CAP) is a three-year action strategy that outlines projects and programs to support the city’s sustainability and climate goals.

The plan represents the first formal sustainability planning effort for Royal Oak and includes environmental protection, economic prosperity, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and social accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

Learn more.

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.

For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

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