Cone Zone Updates

View the latest updates and information regarding road construction projects in Sterling Heights.

GFL / Recycling Center Holiday Schedule 2021

GFL Environmental USA Inc.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021

• NEW YEAR'S DAY- Friday, January 1, 2021, closed, Friday picked up on Saturday January 2, 2021
• MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 31, 2021, closed.1 day delay all week
• INDEPENDENCE DAY - Sunday, July 4, 2021, n...

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Sterling Heights City Council to Honor Committee's Diversity Champs

Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee has chosen five honorees for its 14th annual Diversity Distinction Awards, to be presented on Sept. 30, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Century Banquet Center, located within the American Polish Century Club.

The Ethnic Committee is proud to partner with the City Council in presenting award trophies, provided through the generosity of Comcast, to deserving individuals, organizations and businesses that make a difference in our community.

The committee will hono...

Sterling Heights Councilmember Barbara Ziarko Named League Vice President

Sterling Heights City Councilmember Barbara Ziarko has been named as the Michigan Municipal League’s 2021-22 Vice President.

Ziarko was selected vice president by the 18-member Board of Trustees on Sept. 21 during the Michigan Municipal League’s Convention in Grand Rapids. The Board also named Flint City Councilmember Monica Galloway as president. As vice president, Z...

City of Sterling Heights issues low water pressure warning to affected area

The city of Sterling Heights issues notification on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. to residents and businesses of the potential for a temporary reduction in water pressure in the affected area outlined on the map provided below.

Earlier today, the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) received notification from the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) that during its performance of routine maintenance on a 16-inch water main valve installed near the intersection of Klei...

City of Sterling Heights receives high marks from residents in recent survey

Residents continue to give the community and its public services rave reviews.

According to the results of the recently completed survey, residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with Sterling Heights as a place to live, its overall image, quality of life, and as a place to raise children. The City’s public services and the ...

Sterling Heights cuts ribbon on Element co-working space located within Velocity Center

The city of Sterling Heights has cut the ribbon on Element, a new co-working space located with the Velocity Center on 18 Mile between Van Dyke and Mound Road.

Element is designed to round out the business incubation and acceleration services provided by Velocity Center and is ideal for entrepreneurs who many not need dedicated office space yet but are still looking for the support services and connections that ...

Sterling Heights grows population, diversity, youth, educational attainment and more

According to the 2020 Census, Sterling Heights’ population grew by 4,647 people, or 3.6 percent, in the last 10 years. The City’s total population is now 134,346.

The data also demonstrates that Sterling Heights continues to become more diverse with a 31.2 percent increase in Black, 29.8 percent increase in Hispanic, 25.5 percent increase in Asian and 86.1 percent increase in multi-racial populations.

“Thi...

OktoberFAST 5K registration is now open

As part of our city’s Break-Free Blast, this year’s annual SterlingFAST 5K becomes OktoberFAST 5K!

The family fun run begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 9 at Dodge Park, located on the corner of Utica and Dodge Park Roads.   Participants will meet in the Farmers Market Pavilion, and the course will take runners and walkers north on Utica Road to...

Sterling Heights Conducts 2021 Resident Survey for use in future planning, services

Sterling Heights will be conducting its 2021 Resident Survey throughout August.

The purpose of the survey is to assess residents’ satisfaction with City services and to help identify priorities for planning and resident services over the next few years. The statistically valid survey will be administered to Sterling Heights...

Sterling Heights City Council to Honor Committee's Diversity Champs

The city's Ethnic Community Committee is currently seeking nominations of individuals and businesses that champion diversity for its 14th annual Diversity Distinction Awards to be presented during a dinner celebration on Sept. 30, 2021.

STERLING HEIGHTS -- The Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee is currently seeking nominations of individuals and businesses that champion diversity for its 14th annual Diversity Distinction Awards to be presented during a dinner c...

Sterling Heights ranks top in assessed value in Macomb County, industrial ranks highest Michigan

According to most recent equalization values, Sterling Heights is one of the top five cities in State Equalized Values (SEV) in the entire state of Michigan, and ranks No. 2 in industrial property values among five highest SEV communities in the state.

Of the top SEV communities in Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, Troy and Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights ranks second in industrial property values at $584 million. Among this group, Sterling Heights ranks fourth in residential property values at $4....

Sterling Heights opens Election Center at Community Center; drop boxes open

In preparation for the Aug. 3 City primary and Nov. 2 City general elections, the Sterling Heights City Clerk has opened the Election Center in its new location at the Sterling Heights Community Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road.

The Election Center is designed with voter safety in mind and will provide a safe, accessible environment where residents can handle all their election business like registering to vote, applying for an absent voter ballot, or applying to be a precinct wo...

City of Sterling Heights removes COVID-19 mask and capacity restrictions

After fifteen months of restrictions and safety guidelines, the city of Sterling Heights announces majority of COVID related rules now eliminated per guidance from MDHHS and MOSHA.

Effective today, June 28 the City of Sterling Heights will no longer require masks be worn in our buildings by staff or patrons, regardless of vaccination status.

In addition to the lifted restrictions, the City will also be lifting capacity limitations an...

City of Sterling Heights announces new “Break-Free Blast” series of events for remainder of 2021

The city of Sterling Heights announces the rollout of a collection of signature events and amenities for the remainder of 2021.

Labeled “Break-Free Blast,” these events and activities are designed for all ages and interests, providing something every resident can enjoy. All activities will be conducted based on current public health guidelines at the time they ...

Proposed 2021/22 budget includes seven new police officers; continues to fund critical needs

The Sterling Heights City Council will discuss the Proposed 2021/22 City Budget during a special budget meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at the Sterling Heights Community Center.

For the fiscal year beginning July 1, the City budget totals $230 million – a decrease of $19.5 million or 7.8% over last year. The budget funds 521 full-time positions and includes the addition of seven police officers. According to Police Chie...

Sterling Heights prepares for Phase II COVID-19 vaccination of City residents

The Sterling Heights City Council has approved a license agreement to occupy and use the former Sears service center situated at 14100 Lakeside Circle as a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination facility.

The City anticipates that this facility will play a pivotal role in meeting the anticipated demand for an estimated 80,000 residents 17 years and older who will seek vaccination in Phase II of the state of Michigan’s vaccination plan.

Once fully ...

Proposed 2020-21 Sterling Heights Budget Funds Critical Needs with No Tax Increase

The Sterling Heights City Council will discuss the Proposed 2020-21 City Budget at the regular City Council meeting beginning at 7 pm on Tuesday, June 2 via Zoom Videoconference.

For the fiscal year beginning July 1, the City budget totals $213.9 million – a decrease of $55.6 million or 21 percent over last year. There is no increase in the total City millage rate of 16.2069 mills, and the average resident will pay only ...

Sterling Heights Art Commission seeking businesses to apply for 2020 Public Art Mural Program

Following the successful launch of the City of Sterling Heights’ first-ever Public Art Mural Program in 2018, the Sterling Heights Arts Commission is seeking businesses interested in participating by offering a side of their building or business.

Under the 2020 Mural Program, interested businesses will fill out a form on the City’s website identifying their building and designated wall for the purpose of public art. If selected by the City to participate, the business owner will be requi...

Family Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. the Sterling Heights Fire Department was called for a possible gas leak in a home in the 8000 block of Tinkler Rd., with people feeling ill.

Upon arrival, the Fire Department was confronted with three individuals from one family showing signs of severe carbon monoxide poisoning. The residents were already out of the house, and fire crews began evaluating and treating them. A fourth family memb...

50 Year Anniversary Celebration

The library is celebrating its 50-year Anniversary this October! The library started in the basement of City Hall on October 27, 1971.  It then moved to a ranch style house in 1974, before building the current library from a federal public works ...

National Library Card Sign-Up Month Contest

To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, those who sign up for a new library card will be entered in a drawing to win a $20 gift card! Getting a library card is easy. Sterling Heights residents can apply for a library card online or fill...