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I hope you will use this webpage as a way to become more informed and more involved in events and decisions that effect the lives of the people of Pontiac. There are a lot of challenges that we face, but there are also many things to be proud of. We are a city rich in history and a city rich in potential.
Mayor Waterman on WWJ interview on Saturday, March 9th. She explained consensus agreement she worked out with Council President Kermit Williams to clear the impasse on Medical Marihuana implementation for Pontiac in time to meet March 15 deadline of 4th moratorium.
Pontiac Students Receive STEM Programming Through Grants Cranbrook Institute of Science will be bringing enhanced STEM programming to Pontiac students thanks to grants from Williams International and the City of Pontiac. Click here to read the full press release
Mayor Waterman spoke with Channel 7 to give an update regarding the heating conditions at North Hill Farms. Click here to view video.
Mayor Waterman will participated in "Madam Mayors Networking Breakfast" on January 11, 2019. This event was hosted by the Women Officials Network of Oakland County.
City Announces Final Settlement of Retiree Health Care Litigation On Monday, November 20, 2018, US District Judge Avern Cohn gave final approval to the class action settlement between the City of Pontiac and the City of Pontiac Retired Employees Association. Click here for the official notice.
City Awarded MDOT Grant The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a $3.6 million grant for the reconstruction and resurfacing of Centerpoint Parkway. Click here for details
Mayor Waterman Elected to Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees On September 21, 2018, Mayor Waterman was elected as a new member of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) Board of Trustees. The Michigan Municipal League is dedicated to making Michigan’s communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan’s greatest centers of potential: its communities. Click here to read the press release
State of the City Address
Mayor Waterman presented the State of the City address on Monday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Downtown Pontiac. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read the invitation.
CITY AND COUNTY ANNOUNCE POTHOLE PLANS The Department of Public Works is taking several steps to address the onslaught of potholes. These steps include: Additional Patching Crew, Saturday Patching, Negotiating with Contractor for additional crew and posting updates on the city website. Click here to read the complete document.
The Road Commission for Oakland County is taking several steps to address the onslaught of potholes. These steps include: Extended Shifts, additional part-time and temporary employees, Click here to read the official press release.
Complete Streets Master Plan
The City of Pontiac working in conjunction with Oakland University has developed the Complete Streets Master Plan as a way to promote healthier lifestyles. The plan helps identify existing and potential non-motorized pathways. Click here to read the plan.
"It was more than a success," Rick Cuppetilli of Adamo Group, the demolition contractor, said Monday afternoon. "Once we diagnosed the problem, we said 'let's go.'"
Recently, Mayor Waterman was interviewed by Mildred Gaddis on WPZR 102.7 to discuss the issues the city has faced and the prospects for the city's future. Click here to listen to the interview.
City Released from State Oversight
Governor Snyder has signed the order that completely removes the City of Pontiac from state oversight ending eight years of state control. Click here to read the details.
Youth Recreation Implementation Plan
The City has created a "Youth Center and Programming, Operational Implementation and Design Guideline" to provide youth recreation activities from funds generated from the Youth Millage approved by voters last year. Click here to read the full plan.
CITY REACHES HEALTHCARE SETTLEMENT WITH RETIREES The City of Pontiac and the City of Pontiac Retired Employees Association have reached a tentative agreement to settle the retiree health litigation. Click here to read the full press release.
Pontiac is Highlighted in the 2017 State of the County Address
"The Link" is Pontiac's new Business Guide with great information about events and developments occurring in the city.
In the back is an easy-access listing of all the businesses in the city.
Flagstar Bank announces $10 million investment in city of Pontiac(Oakland Press)
Troy-based Flagstar Bank hopes to spur economic development within the city of Pontiac, announcing a $10 million investment into the city. A ceremony was held on Monday, Sept. 19 with a formal announcement.
The investment comes almost a year since Flagstar bank said it would allocate funds to one of Pontiac’s oldest performance venues for renovations and rebranding as the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts. The venue is set to open this December.
Fine Arts Camp In 2015, during the week of July 11th, over 100 Pontiac students participated in a week-long fine arts camp sponsored by Oakland University and the City of Pontiac. Click here for details.
Creating a Remarkable Place: Using Transit Oriented Development as a Catalyst to Restore a Walkable Urban Fabric to One of America's Great Industrial Cities
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hope you will use this webpage as a way to become more informed and more involved in events and decisions that effect the lives of the people of Pontiac. There are a lot of challenges that we face, but there are also many things to be proud of. We are a city rich in history and a city rich in potential.
Click here to view an exclusive story about Mayor Waterman that was done on WDIV regarding Pontiac's future.
Mayor Waterman presented the 2019 State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the United Shore Auditorium, 585 South Blvd., Pontiac, MI. 
Mayor Waterman will participated in "Madam Mayors Networking Breakfast" on January 11, 2019. This event was hosted by the Women Officials Network of Oakland County.
Mayor Waterman participated in the Fox 2 News show "Let It Rip." 
State of the City Address
"The Link" is Pontiac's new Business Guide with great information about events and developments occurring in the city.