Due to recent State of Michigan Senate and House resdistricting changes, all Pleasant Ridge voters will receive new Voter ID cards reflecting the new State Senate and State Rep. district boundaries. These redistricting changes will take place in 2026. Our State Senate district is changing from 08 to 10, and our House district is changing from 007 to 008. The lines that are changing on the new Voter ID cards are shown in the red box on the sample ID card image at the bottom of this post.
New cards will be mailed to the address currently on file for each voter. Please review your card carefully.
- If you notice any errors, contact Kersten Emsley, City Clerk at 248-541-2901 or cityclerk@cityofpleasantridge.org
- IF you receive a card that is not addressed to you, please write “not at this address” on the card and either return it to the US Postal Service or leave it in the drop box at City Hall.
Sample ID Card:
Please be aware that the water is shut off on Wellesley between Indiana and Gainsboro. Water service will be restored by this evening.
Consumers energy damaged a water service line while addressing an emergency gas leak. We must now replace the water service line that was damaged, which required the water main on the street to be shut off.
We apologize for the inconvenience of this unplanned, emergency water work.
Affected streets: Oakdale (north of Elm Park only), Kenberton, and Woodside Park
We have been informed by Oakland County WRC that the second water quality test did not pass. Two rounds of successful daily testing must occur before the boil water advisory can be lifted. The water quality test passed yesterday (Wednesday), but today’s (Thursday) test did not pass. This means that two further days of testing are now required and the advisory will remain in effect until at least Saturday.
WRC will hand deliver notices to front doors once two rounds of successful daily testing occur and the boil water advisory is lifted. The boil water advisory remains in effect until you receive a notice at your front door that the boil water advisory is lifted.
Notice of Construction:
Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program
(all streets west of Woodward)
As part of the City of Pleasant Ridge’s commitment to maintain the City’s infrastructure, the City has contracted Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc., to route and reseal pavement joints and random cracks on streets. This maintenance work will help prolong the life of our concrete streets.
The 2025 project work will include all streets west of Woodward. The east side will be completed in phase 2 of the project in 2026.
The anticipated start date for the work is Monday, April 7, 2025. It is expected to take 2 – 3 weeks to complete the project. We ask for your cooperation and patience with the short-term disruption of this project. The contractor will be working daily (weather permitting) between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Please do not park your vehicles on the street between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. Cars parked on the street will impede the work.
The general work sequence will include routing and cleaning out all pavement joints and random cracks. The area will then be cleaned and filled with rubberized joint sealant. If a joint is being repaired in front of your driveway, the contractor will assist you with accessing your driveway while work is ongoing, if needed.
The contractor will start on Cambridge Blvd west of Ridge Rd and proceed north. Once the contractor has completed the streets west of Ridge Rd, they will start on Cambridge Blvd east of Ridge Rd and proceed north.
Please note, Oakdale Blvd will be skipped at this time due to the upcoming water main replacement project. The joint sealing on Oakdale Blvd will be completed next year during phase 2 of the project after the water main work is complete.
The City of Pleasant Ridge would like to thank you in advance for your continued patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure maintenance project.
The January 14 City Commission meeting will be held at 7:30 pm in the City Commission chambers at City Hall, located at 23925 Woodward Avenue.
Meeting documents are available at this link.
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/PleasantRidgeCity, and the meeting will be broadcast on public access Channel 10 (WOW) or Channel 17 (Comcast).
For ADA questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 541-2901.
You may receive text messages such as the one shown at right. It appears that the State of Michigan sent that text without prior notice to any local or County clerks.
Please know that the City of Pleasant Ridge will never text message you about any election-related issues. We only communicate via USPS, or by email in certain limited instances.
Also, please be aware that we will not mail you a voter registration form. Special interest groups can FOIA voter databases from the County and mail registration forms to you. If you have any questions about any unexpected election-related communications you receive via mail, email, or text please call us at 248-541-2901.
Join the Pleasant Ridge Arts Council on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm at 4 Ridge for our Public Art Plan design workshop. Please note that there were three workshops scheduled for the evenings of July 22-24, but the Arts Council has condensed that into one workshop on July 24.
The workshop will focus on:
- Determining the best locations for public art in the community
- Generating ideas for gateway features at the city’s entrances
- Planning for a memorial monument or feature
This workshop will be a key step towards developing an Arts Plan that will guide the Arts Council in enhancing Pleasant Ridge with public art installations, events, and programming in the coming years. If you are interested in public art in Pleasant Ridge, we encourage you to attend and look forward to seeing you there!
Give your feedback on some of the goals and suggested policies for the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan and the Master Plan at the 2024 Pleasant Ridge Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Pool.
The project team will be set up under the pavilion and you only need to stop by for a few minutes to provide us with your input.
Pre-registration for the ice cream social is required to ensure that we have enough ice cream for everybody, so please register at: Pleasant Ridge Community Center (activityreg.com) if you will be attending.
REMINDER! There will be a visioning workshop for the Community Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan on Tuesday, May 21 from 4pm – 7pm. This is a drop in event so you can stop by at any time between 4 and 7. There will be a brief presentation by the consultant team at 6pm.
This will be an important meeting to identify major issues or projects that the plan will consider. Plesae stop by if you can.
For more information about the plan, or to take the public survey if you haven’t already, visit pleasantridgeplans.com
Engage, Envision, and Shape the Future of Pleasant Ridge
The City is embarking on a joint process to prepare a new Master Land Use Plan and a 5-year Parks and Recreation Plan, and we need your input!
For detailed information related to the planning process please visit the project webpage. It will be updated with more information throughout the planning process. Currently, the community survey and a comment map are available at the following link:
Why Plan?
The Master Plan will provide a framework for ongoing maintenance, enhancing quality of life, and adapting to changing needs of residents.
The 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan will provide specific improvements to be made over the next five years and provide guidance on funding and priority.
Community Engagement:
Your input is crucial! There are several formats and opportunities available for providing your feedback throughout the planning process. Mark your calendars for this summer’s engagement events and visit the project website for a full list of engagement opportunities.
- Tuesday, May 21st, 4:00 – 7:00 pm: Strategic Visioning Workshop at the Community Center
- Now through Sunday, June 30: Community Survey available online or in print at City Hall and the Community Center
- Wednesday, July 17: Public Input Opportunity, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at the Annual Ice Cream Social at the Community Center.
The City of Pleasant Ridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert M. Ried as its new Chief of Police. With over 23 years in Pleasant Ridge law enforcement, Ried brings a wealth of experience, a strong commitment to community safety, and a proven leadership track record to the position.
Under Ried’s guidance, the Pleasant Ridge Police Department is set to continue its long-standing tradition of community-oriented policing, which has been a cornerstone of the department since its founding in 1919.
Chief Ried’s strategic vision emphasizes integrity, transparency, collaboration, and trust-building with the community. His leadership is expected to drive a culture of professionalism, accountability, and innovation, building upon the department’s impressive achievements. “I am honored to lead the dedicated men and women of the Pleasant Ridge Police Department,” said Ried. “Together, we will advance our community policing initiatives, keeping crime rates low, and enhancing our relationship with the community.”
The Pleasant Ridge Police Department looks forward to a bright future under Chief Ried’s leadership, enhancing the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors.
Police Chief Ried can be reached at policechief@cityofpleasantridge.org
