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Know Where and When to Vote Primary Election: Aug. 4, 2026 General Election: Nov. 3, 2026

BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Nominate a Neighbor N ominations are now open for the Beautifi cation Commission’s annual Beautification Awards, honoring property owners who go above and beyond with exceptional landscaping. Submit front-yard photos by Tuesday, Sept. 8 to cityhall@sterlingheights.gov or mail to: Community Relations, P.O. Box 8009, 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Awards recognize standout single-family homes, multifamily properties, places of worship, busi nesses and the Think Sterling Green Award for sustainable landscaping. Election Inspectors Needed The City Clerk’s office needs more election inspectors at the precincts on Election Day. These are paid positions. If you are interested, please complete an election inspector application by visiting sterlingheights.gov/vote. To qualify, you must: n Be a registered voter in Michigan n Be 18 years of age or older (16- and 17-year-olds can work as election “interns”) The Election Center will be located at City Hall (40555 Utica Rd), in the Clerk’s office. Visit sterlingheights.gov/ vote for early voting Locations, dates, times and more. Still have questions? Contact the City Clerk’s office at 586-446-2420 or email vote@sterlingheights.gov. n Have a working knowledge of computers n Attend a paid, mandatory training provided by the clerk’s office.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives Smoke alarms are your first line of defense in a home fire, providing early warning and critical time to escape. Most alarms should be replaced every 10 years — and the test button only confirms the sound works, not the smoke sensor. If you have hardwired alarms, replace them with interconnect ed hardwired units with battery backup. Stay alert while cooking and dispose of smoking materials safely. Test and replace alarms today — it could save lives.

Fire Hydrant Paintings The Department of Public Works is overseeing its annual fire hydrant paint ing program across the city. Each year, nearly 2,000 hydrants are cleaned and repainted on a rotating maintenance schedule to preserve their condition and ensure they remain highly visible for emergency response. With more than 7,000 hy drants citywide, this proac tive effort keeps the system reliable, easy to identify and well maintained — supporting public safety in every neighborhood.

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