Get in the holiday spirit ⛄
Join us for an exciting lineup of December recreation events! Get ready for a month filled with fun, festive activities that the whole family can enjoy together. There’s something for everyone, from our annual tree lighting at Memorial Park tonight to cheerful holiday-themed workshops. Come and create lasting memories with us this December!
Tonight at 6 p.m. – Tree Lighting at Memorial Park: Witness the magic as we light up the beautiful tree with dazzling holiday lights. A perfect way to kick off the festive season!
Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Greens Workshop: Get creative and bring the holiday spirit into your home! Join the Pleasant Ridge Garden Club for an interactive workshop on crafting beautiful holiday greens. Don’t miss out, register now at https://www.facebook.com/groups/840070242799677/ and secure your spot!
Friday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Community Center: Meet Santa Claus himself and indulge in delicious cookies and warm cocoa. Only 10 spots left, so don’t wait! Register today at https://pleasantridge.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=942# and make this holiday season even more memorable.
Friday, December 15 is the letters to Santa Deadline: It’s time to send your heartfelt wishes to Santa! Remember to drop off your letters at the Community Center or City Hall and spread joy to the North Pole.
Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Gingerbread House Making at the Community Center: Join the waitlist for this popular event and let your creativity run wild as you build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday tradition! https://pleasantridge.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=942#
With so many exciting events lined up, Pleasant Ridge is the place to be this holiday season. Mark your calendars and join us for unforgettable moments of joy, laughter, and festive cheer.
| November 20, 2023
As Mayor of our City, I’m thrilled to provide you with our new monthly communication, put in place to help keep everyone informed about all the developments in our community more frequently than you currently see in our Ridger newsletter. Following every regularly scheduled commission meeting, you’ll hear from me directly about the key items we discussed, decisions made, and where we’re headed as a City. And as needed, you’ll hear from City Hall, our police department, and our recreation department, too. But communications are most effective if it’s a two-way street. If you have any questions, want to discuss what’s going on, or learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, the Commissioners, or the City staff and get in touch. Mayor Scott |
Congratulations to Commissioner Perry and Commissioner Budnick on Reelection
The swearing-in ceremony for Commissioners Perry and Commissioner Budnick will take place during our upcoming commission meeting on December 12. City Clerk Emsley has confirmed that the election was certified and in balance!
Pleasant Ridge Fall Soccer Teams Are 2023 League Champions
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2023 Pleasant Ridge Public Opinion and City Communications Survey
The City of Pleasant Ridge believes that understanding our community’s attitudes, concerns, and values is critical in fulfilling the responsibilities of government. We recently conducted a survey to gather feedback from residents. We invited all residents to participate in the survey, and each person in a household could respond once to the survey. By completing the survey, residents will help the City improve the delivery of government services, enhance its communication tools, and prioritize budget allocations based on what the residents value most. Kurt Metzger, former Mayor of Pleasant Ridge and data guru, presented the data from the survey. Key highlights include:
- 99 percent of residents are satisfied or very satisfied living in Pleasant Ridge
- 98 percent of residents feel very safe or safe in the City
- 42.5 percent of adult residents completed the survey
- 40 percent of have lived in the City for more than 20 years
- In 2016, only 23 percent of residents gave Gainsboro an ‘excellent’ rating. Since the park’s major redesign, 66 percent of respondents now give it an excellent rating
- Resident interactions with our police department and Ferndale Fire Department had a 97 percent satisfaction rating, while Berkley Dispatch hit 93 percent satisfaction
- Most parks and facilities received an ‘Excellent or Good’ rating of 90 percent and higher. Hessel Park, the Dog Park, and the Wellness/Fitness Center came in just a little lower with ‘Excellent or Good’ ratings at the Wellness/Fitness Center (86 percent), the Dog Park (80 percent) and Hessel Park (79 percent)
- The Ridger is a go-to source for PR residents. The City website ranks second as an “up-to-date” source for current items of interest and “breaking stories”
The 2023 Pleasant Ridge Public Opinion and City Communications Survey results have provided valuable insights into our residents’ views and opinions. Additionally, the survey included helpful suggestions for the City across various areas. The complete results of the survey can be found here: https://cityofpleasantridge.org/community-survey-results/.
The window to complete our community survey is coming to a close tomorrow. Join the conversation and make your voice count today! Take the survey here.
We have some exciting news to share! Effective immediately, parking is now permitted on both sides of the street on Sylvan between Indiana and the Woodward alley. This change comes as a result of the City Commission’s decision at the last meeting, September 12, 2023, following the traffic calming petition submitted by Sylvan’s residents.
The implementation of parking on both sides of the street is part of a pilot project that will run for the next year. During this time, we will be actively evaluating its impact on traffic flow and safety. By introducing parking on both sides, we aim to create strategically placed chicanes and pinch points, effectively reducing vehicle speeds and enhancing road safety.
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions or feedback regarding the pilot period, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your input is invaluable as we work together to create a safer and more efficient street for our community.
We’re sad to have to cut down these five trees along Woodward between Wellesley and Devonshire, but our expert arborist advised us that they are too damaged from recent construction to preserve. Too much of the root structure has been compromised.
We know this is a tough decision. We care deeply about maintaining the health and beauty of our city and we will replant an equal number of new trees to replace the ones we have to remove. We will be planting 29 new trees, and there will still be a net increase of 13 trees along Woodward once the project is complete.
At the City of Pleasant Ridge, your voice matters. We believe that understanding the attitudes, concerns, and values of our local community is critical in fulfilling the responsibilities of government. That’s why we’re conducting a survey to recognize and then take action that reflects your views.
We invite all residents to participate in the survey, and each person in a household may respond once to the survey. It should take about 10-15 minutes of your time. By completing the survey, you’ll help us improve the delivery of government services, enhance our communication tools, and prioritize budget allocations based on what our residents value most.
We genuinely appreciate your input, so thank you for taking part in this survey. Together, we can make Pleasant Ridge an even better place to live!
Click HERE to take the survey.
