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Flat Rock Small Business Gift Card Giveaway Contest 2024

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Did you participate in the Small Business Saturday promotion?

The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority is supporting our small businesses during this holiday season by giving away 4 or more gift cards weekly.  All you have to do participate is purchase any item or service from a brick-and-mortar business in Flat Rock, take your receipt to the Flat Rock City Hall and you will be entered into the weekly drawing.  You have two more weeks to purchase and enter.

Some of you WON!

Those that didn’t will have another chance next Friday.

Who knows how many extra gift cards have been dropped off???
Enter to win TODAY. A receipt with your name and phone number dropped off to the box in City Hall is all it takes.

Happy Holidays from your DDA!

2024 General Election November 5th

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Here is a sample of the 2024 November 5 National and Local Ballot for Flat Rock.

NOTE: Some districts may have a different Local School District section.

For a copy of the Actual Ballot, stop by Flat Rock City Hall at the Clerk’s office.

Sample Voting Ballot Available at the Flat Rock City Offices.
PARTISAN SECTION

Presidential

ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Vote for not more than 1
Kamala D. Harris
Tim Walz

Democratic

 
Donald J. Trump

JD Vance

Republican

 
Chase Oliver
Mike ter Maat

Libertarian

 
Randall Terry
Stephen E. Broden

U.S. Taxpayers

 
Jill Stein
Rudolph Ware

Green

 
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Nicole Shanahan

Natural Law

 
Joseph Kishore
Jerry White

No Party Affiliation

 
Cornel West
Melina Abdullah

No Party Affiliation

 
Congressional

UNITED STATES SENATOR

Vote for not more than 1

 
Elissa Slotkin

Democratic

 
Mike Rogers

Republican

 
Joseph Solis-Mullen

Libertarian
Dave Stein

U.S. Taxpayers

Douglas P. Marsh

Green

 
Doug Dern

Natural Law

 
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS

6th DISTRICT

Vote for not more than 1

 
Debbie Dingell

Democratic

 
Heather Smiley

Republican

 
Bill Krebaum

Libertarian

 
Clyde K. Shabazz

Libertarian
Legislative

REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE

28th DISTRICT

Vote for not more than 1

 
Janise O’Neil Robinson

Democratic

 
Jamie Thompson

Republican

 
State Boards

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Vote for not more than 2

 
Theodore Jones

Democratic

Adam Frederick Zemke

Democratic

Tom McMillin

Republican

Nikki Snyder

Republican

Scotty Boman

Libertarian

Ted Gerrard

U.S. Taxpayers

Christine C. Schwartz

U.S. Taxpayers

Mary Anne Hering

Working Class
REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Vote for not more than 2

 
Denise Ilitch

Democratic

Shauna Ryder Diggs

Democratic

Carl Meyers

Republican

Sevag Vartanian

Republican

Andrew Chadderdon

Libertarian

Donna M. Oetman

U.S. Taxpayers

 
TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Vote for not more than 2

 
Rebecca Bahar-Cook

Democratic

Thomas Stallworth III

Democratic

Mike Balow

Republican

Julie Maday

Republican

Grant T. Baker

Libertarian

Janet M. Sanger

U.S. Taxpayers

John Paul Sanger

U.S. Taxpayers

John Anthony La Pietra

Green

 
GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Vote for not more than 2

 
Rasha Demashkieh

Democratic

Mark T. Gaffney

Democratic

Michael Busuito

Republican

Sunny Reddy

Republican

Farid Ishac

Libertarian

William Mohr II

U.S. Taxpayers

Sami Makhoul

Green

Suzanne Roehrig

Working Class

Kathleen Oakford

Natural Law

 
County

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Vote for not more than 1

 
Kym L. Worthy

Democratic

Kerry Lee Morgan

Libertarian

 
SHERIFF

Vote for not more than 1

 
Democratic

T.P. Nykoriak

Republican

 
CLERK

Vote for not more than 1

 
Cathy M. Garrett

Democratic

Joseph H. LeBlanc

Libertarian

 
TREASURER

Vote for not more than 1

 
Eric Sabree

Democratic

 
REGISTER OF DEEDS

Vote for not more than 1

 
Bernard J. Youngblood

Democratic

Afaf Ahmad

Republican

 
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

11th DISTRICT

Vote for not more than 1

 
Allen R. Wilson

Democratic

 
NONPARTISAN SECTION

Judicial

JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT

8 Year Term

Vote for not more than 1

 
Andrew Fink

Kimberly Ann Thomas

 
JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT

Incumbent Position

Partial Term Ending 01/01/2029

Vote for not more than 1

 
Kyra Harris Bolden
Justice of Supreme Court

Patrick William O’Grady

 
Judicial – Continued

JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS

COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT 1

Incumbent Position

Vote for not more than 2

 
Kirsten Frank Kelly
Judge of Court of Appeals

Michael J. Riordan
Judge of Court of Appeals

 
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

3RD CIRCUIT COURT

Incumbent Position

6 Year Term

Vote for not more than 18

 
Annette J. Berry
Judge of Circuit Court

Karen Y. Braxton
Jerome C. Cavanagh
Judge of Circuit Court

Kevin J. Cox
Judge of Circuit Court

Paul John Cusick
Judge of Circuit Court

Prentis Edwards, Jr.
Judge of Circuit Court

Lawrence Elassal
Judge of Circuit Court

Edward Ewell, Jr.
Judge of Circuit Court

Tracy E. Green
Judge of Circuit Court

Adel A. Harb
Judge of Circuit Court

Bridget Mary Hathaway
Judge of Circuit Court

Dana Margaret Hathaway
Judge of Circuit Court

Charles S. Hegarty
Judge of Circuit Court

Catherine L. Heise
Judge of Circuit Court

Qiana Denise Lillard
Judge of Circuit Court

Kathleen Marie McCarthy
Judge of Circuit Court

Leslie Kim Smith
Judge of Circuit Court

Regina D. Thomas
Judge of Circuit Court

 
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

3RD CIRCUIT COURT

Incumbent Position

Partial Term Ending 01/01/2027

Vote for not more than 2

 
Bradley Cobb
Judge of Circuit Court

Nicole N. Goodson
Judge of Circuit Court

 
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

3RD CIRCUIT COURT

Non-Incumbent Position

6 Year Term

Vote for not more than 1

 
John Larkin

Adrienne G. Scruggs

 
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT

WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Incumbent Position

6 Year Term

Vote for not more than 1

 
David A. Perkins
Judge of Probate Court

 
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT

WAYNE COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Non-Incumbent Position

6 Year Term

Vote for not more than 2

 
Todd E. Briggs

Macie Gaines

Ron L. Haywood

Daniel L. Mercier

 
JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT

33RD DISTRICT COURT

Incumbent Position

Vote for not more than 1

 
Michael K. McNally
Judge of District Court

 
Local School District

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER

FLAT ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

6 Year Term

Vote for not more than 2

 
Michelle Engelbert

Melissa Twehues

 
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER

WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 Year Term

Vote for not more than 3

 
Matt Barnhart

Robert Barrett

Mitchell Dobek

Dustin Fitzpatrick

Rob Harris

Gary Stanley

Joseph Steffey

Eboni Stewart

Bridget Thorning

 
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER

WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Partial Term Ending 12/31/2026

Vote for not more than 1

 
Eryka Czopek

Sabit Islam

 
 PROPOSAL SECTION

Local School District

Flat Rock Community Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

 
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2025 tax levy.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18.3436 mills ($18.3436 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Flat Rock Community Schools, Wayne and Monroe Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2026 to 2035, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2026 is approximately $1,850,000 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2025 tax levy)?

 
Intermediate School District

Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency Renewal of Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal

 
Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed renewal of the enhancement millage will be collected by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (“Wayne RESA”) and distributed on an equal per-pupil basis to local constituent school districts including eligible public school academies within the boundaries of Wayne RESA. None of the enhancement millage revenue will be distributed to Wayne RESA, and all funds shall be independently audited by the local constituent school districts and eligible public school academies as part of their annual school audits.

As a renewal of authority which expires with the 2027 levy, shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency, Michigan, be increased by 1.9812 mills ($1.98 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of six (6) years, 2028 to 2033, inclusive, to provide operating funds to enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes? It is estimated that 1.9812 mills would raise approximately $108 million when first levied in 2028.

The revenue from this enhancement millage will be distributed on an equal per pupil basis to the following listed constituent school districts and the public school academies within the boundaries of Wayne RESA which are eligible to receive enhancement millage under the Revised School Code:

Allen Park Public Schools, Crestwood School District, School District of the City of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Ecorse Public School District, Flat Rock Community Schools, Garden City Public Schools, Gibraltar School District, Grosse Ile Township Schools, Grosse Pointe Public School System, School District of the City of Hamtramck, School District of the City of Harper Woods, Huron School District, School District of the City of Lincoln Park, Livonia Public Schools School District, Melvindale-Northern Allen Park School District, Northville Public Schools, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Redford Union Schools District No. 1, School District of the City of River Rouge, Riverview Community School District, Romulus Community Schools, Southgate Community School District, South Redford School District, Taylor School District, Trenton Public Schools, Van Buren Public Schools, Wayne-Westland Community School District, Westwood Community School District, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, School District of the City of Wyandotte.

 

          Shop Local – Shop Flat Rock

The Venue Flat Rock’s Newest Business

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“The Venue-Flat Rock” is the city’s newest business.  The Venue is located at 24643 Gibraltar Road in the plaza with Hungry Howie’s and Royal Salon.  Their Grand opening was a great Success stated Stefany Boardman, Owner of the Venue. The Venue Flat Rock is a great place for your next occasion or meeting.   She said she is excited to be open.  The Venue Flat Rock just had their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting, balloons and a great crowd.  Inside the hall they featured some of their preferred venders.

The Venue has a wide variety of table decorations, beautiful arches for your photos, bar area & television, kitchen, charger plates, white resin chairs or choose from our unique mixture of chair decor to make it jaw dropping for your main table, all included on your special day.

Check out the pictures below from the Ribbon Cutting.

To schedule an event at The Venue, contact them at 734-512-9654 or CLICK HERE for more information.

The Venue Flat Rock Ribbon Cutting Owner, Stefany Boardman.

 

            DINE LOCAL – DINE FLAT ROCK

The 11th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show is On August 10, 2024

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Flat Rock Our Hometown along with the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority and the Flat Rock Community Foundation are presenting the 11th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show.  This year’s show will be on Saturday August 10, 2024 across from HuRoc Park.

The 2024 Title Sponsors are Adkins Insurance of Flat Rock and Public Service Credit Union.

The show is FREE for cars and trucks and the first 100 participants will receive a FREE 2024 Cruzin’ Flat Rock Dash Plaque. There is also a motorcycle show with a People’s Choice Award including a Trophy and prize.

The show is open and Free to the public.  This is a family friendly event.  There will be a DJ and live music with food on site and GREAT eating establishments within walking distance of the show area.

The 2024 Show includes.

  • Free Registration on line and on site.
  • Trophies and Prizes Awarded.
  • All Classes and Styles of Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles are Welcome.
  • Motorcycles will have a registration within the show.
  • Registration runs 9 AM until Noon.
  • Show starts at 10 AM Ends at 3:45 PM
  • Registered cars, trucks and motorcycles will get 2 discounted shirts ($5 each) Day of show price is $10 each for everyone.
  • Registered cars, trucks and motorcycles are entered into a door prize drawing. Door prizes pulled every 30 minutes.
  • FREE Cruzin’ Shirt for former Trophy Winners. (You must bring your and display your trophy to receive free shirt)
  • Awards and prizes at 2:45 PM
  • The Cruise starts at 3:45 PM

The show also includes.

  • 50/50 benefits the Flat Rock Animal Shelter
  • The Train Depot will be open and FREE from 11am-2pm
  • DJ music starting at 10 AM
  • Live performance at 11 AM
  • Food on site

The Cruise

For those who want to Cruise down Gibraltar Road, it starts at 3:45pm.  The cruise will start at Arsenal Road near the park entrance, cross over Telegraph and down Gibraltar Road to the Community Center and back to Telegraph Road. All Years, All Makes and Models are welcome to register for the show and the cruise.

Note: to ride in the Gibraltar Road Cruise, you MUST be registered at this year’s show. The show winners will lead the cruise and one of our crew will guide everyone down the Cruzin’ path.

The Cruzin’ Flat Rock show is at 28800 Arsenal Road in Flat Rock, Mi. across from HuRoc Park.

To Enter the show, use the Arsenal and West Huron River Drive near the HuRoc Park Sign.  All other streets will be barricaded to prove more show parking.

Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.

There will be music with a DJ Michael, starting at 10 AM

Trophy and Door Prize presentation at 2:45 PM

You can CLICK HERE for a printable form or CLICK HERE for Online Registration.

During the Cruise, Drivers MUST obey all traffic signs, signals and laws throughout.

 

Show booklets are available at local retailers and supporters of the show.  Below is a list of those retailers who support Cruzin’ Flat Rock.  Business sponsorships help make Cruzin’ Flat Rock a FREE event.  Thank You to All of them and please support them.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Adkins Insurance – Title Sponsor
Adolph’s Auto Repair and Towing
A-Lot Striping
Amen Oil Exchange
Atwater Paddle
Atwater Taco
Biggby Flat Rock
Bobcean Funeral Home
C. E.  Raines Company -Riverview
Convenient Auto Care
Crest Ford
Decks Unlimited
Easton Automotive Services
Edward Jones Investment
Fellow’s Family Auto
Fiorelli Collection
Flat Rock Automotive Parts
Frost Agency
GLC Landscaping
Gojo’s Grubhouse
Grosse Ile Lawn & Sprinkler
Hometown Ice Cream & Candy
Jim’s Butcher
Lather BarberShop
McKenna & Associates
mClean Laundry
MD1 Urgent Care
Meijer
Michael’s On The River
Michelle M Davis Group -ReMax
Porter Clark
Public Service Credit Union – Title Sponsor
RE/MAX Masters – Doris
Remer Construction
Rite On Auto Sales
Rotary – Flat Rock
Royal Shirtery
Station 24
Superior Comfort
Wash On Wheels
Zick Law Agency
Zorba’s Coney Island

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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