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candgnews.com AUGUST 20, 2025 Vol. 23, No. 19
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$36.6M senior center bond proposal dropped for November ballot BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Commission decided to not go forward with a $36,640,000 bond proposal for the Birmingham community and senior center at a meeting Aug. 11. The motion failed 5-2 — with Commissioner Anthony Long and Mayor Pro-Tem Clinton Baller in favor of putting it on the ballot for voters to consider. The vote and discussion at the regular City Commission meeting followed a workshop session on the topic, which involved a public comment portion.
Bloomfield Hills Schools improves athletic facilities with bond money
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The city had been in discussion about the property at 400 E. Lincoln for two years when the city and Next purchased it. At the time the purchase was made in 2023, the plan was for the building to be used by Next senior services. NEXT agreed to contribute $500,000 to the purchase, and the commission approved a three-year lease agreement of $1 per year allowing the YMCA to continue to provide its services after the city closes on the purchase. The idea was to provide a three-year transition period where the YMCA would continue to offer services and have some responsibility See PROPOSAL on page 8A
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TOP: Among the many features of the new wellness center is cardio and strength equipment for student athletes to use for training. ABOVE: The athletic improvements, including the wellness center, are paid for by a Bloomfield Hills Schools bond passed in 2020.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools has upgraded its athletic facilities using 2020 bond money. The improvements to the athletic facilities include a brandnew wellness center, team rooms, restrooms, a gateway ticket entrance, concessions and a resurfaced track. Athletic Director Mike Cowdrey said the ideas for these
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