A note from from Mayor Brian Turnbull...


** NORTHVILLIANS,
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I hope you’re enjoying summer… it’s a steamy one so far, rain & water have been scarce. And on the subject of clean water, there is an educational protest on Enbridge Line 5 this Friday, 7/17, 4:30-6:30 @ Northville’s Ford Field central park area hosted by the Michigan Youth Activism Society on freshwater implications. I am acutely aware of the ramifications this 67-year-old pipeline (which crosses the Mackinaw Straights) has as a threat to the Great Lakes through its 184-year-old treaty rights. It risks not only the beauty of historic Mackinaw Island & the Straights, but potentially endangers the largest freshwater reservoir in the entire world known as the Great Lakes, from which we in Northville get our water via the Detroit River.

In Northern Michigan, this is the number one issue that could threaten their livelihood of tourism ... but more importantly, it is up to each of us to educate society that Line 5 poses a real threat to wild life, potentially endangers the marine ecosystem and quite frankly, could jeopardize our own survival without fresh clean water.
I have spoken on this topic at various meetings at the federal, state and local level. I respectfully ask that all of us do everything we can to be educated, and then to educate others on this issue:
* It’s up to each of us to consider the implications of the 1953 easement in the Mackinaw Straights.
* And as most people know, more than 90% of this oil is used outside Michigan
* Line 5 potentially threatens the drinking water supply for not only us in Northville, but could for 5 Million Michiganders along with others in the Region.
* The Mackinac Straights has been called out as the worst possible place for a Great
Lakes oil spill, which could potentially pollute up to 720 miles of shoreline with only 30% of the oil being recoverable.

It’s directly up to us to protect the greatest natural resource we have in Michigan... that being our reserve of freshwater.

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* Help shape the City of Northville's future – the survey will help guide the redevelopment of the Racetrack, Cady St./Cady Town, and south Center St. Complete your survey online today ([link removed]) . ([link removed])

COVID-19 / INFO
* As we continue to battle COVID-19, help others by masking up (, maintain social distance & most importantly, reach out to those in need (Civic Concern, Seniors, Youth, Businesses, Family & Friends). For latest information on “no-mask fine”:
+ Governor Whitmer Takes Swift Action to Save Lives, Signs Executive Order Requiring Mask Use in all Indoor Public Spaces ([link removed])
* Need a mask for Back to School? Want to have AWESOME school and community spirit? The Northville Girls Cross Country team is selling masks to meet both those needs! Please help support their team! Masks will be delivered in August for pickup at the High School. Order here: [link removed]

* COVID-19: Northville has had 48 cases/7 fatalities. Michigan 76K/6.3K & the Nation 3.2M/134K. Testing & contact tracing continues. Mask up, wash hands & social distance.
* My commitment continues to keep you connected & safe, while having open communication.
* The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) motion recommended by the Planning Commission @ .36 moves to Council on Monday, July 20^th.

* Roads – 14 City Road Projects are under construction for the long-term benefit of all Northvillians.
* I THANK the DPW Team which was busy this past week with watermain breaks on Main Street & Griswold, along with River Street & all the flash flood activities from the storm.

Continue to enjoy your summer in the Ville & stroll Ford Field, Mill Race Village & Downtown.
Keep that Northville Faith!

Stay #NorthvilleStrong!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
[email protected] / 248.505.6849

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