CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org

City Hall Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Lathrup Village Police Department is happy to announce two officers’ promotions to the rank of sergeant. Officer Keith Roberts and Officer Jeremy Huston successfully completed the rigorous promotional process and will fill the two open supervisory positions within the department after recent retirements.

Officer Keith Roberts has served the residents of Lathrup Village for over ten years, and Officer Jeremy Huston has served the residents of Lathrup Village for over seven years, with a total of 18 years’ experience in the profession. These two officers bring exceptional knowledge and skills to the position, unwavering dedication to the community, and we look forward to them working within their positions as command staff.

The City of Lathrup Village is pleased to announce the election of Bruce Kantor as the new Mayor and Mykale Garrett as the newly elected Mayor Pro-Tem following a vote of confidence from their fellow Councilmembers during the November 24, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.

Mayor Bruce Kantor brings a strong commitment to community service, strategic leadership, and fostering collaboration across the city. His years of involvement in civic initiatives and dedication to supporting residents will guide Lathrup Village through its next chapter of growth and innovation.

Mayor Pro-Tem Mykale Garrett has demonstrated exceptional leadership on City Council, advancing key initiatives focused on public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement. In her new role, she will support the Mayor and help lead the City Council in driving forward the priorities of Lathrup Village.

“The City is fortunate to have leaders who are deeply invested in our community’s success,” said City Administrator Greene. “We look forward to working alongside Mayor Kantor and Mayor Pro-Tem Garrett as they continue serving the residents of Lathrup Village with integrity, vision, and dedication.”

The City congratulates both elected officials and extends appreciation to all candidates and residents who participated in this year’s election.

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Guidelines

To ensure that leaves from your property are collected, please follow these guidelines:

• Place leaf piles as close to the edge of the street as possible. Think of higher piles, not wider piles. It's important to allow for two-way vehicular traffic at all times.
• Do NOT place leaf piles in the drainage ditch. Leaf removal crews will not rake out ditches.
• Homeowners with addresses on Santa Barbara and Bloomfield should place leaf piles along adjacent side streets.
• Do NOT include trash, animal feces, twigs, branches, grass clippings, flowers, and other yard waste with leaves. They often cause mechanical malfunctions. If the leaf removal crew discovers these items in a leaf pile, they will leave them and move on to the next address.
• Help ensure crew safety and timely removal by placing leaf piles several feet from garbage cans and other refuse.
• Expect some residue - "leaf dust". It is an inevitable by-product of the leaf collection method and equipment.
• Do NOT park vehicles on or near leaf piles.
• Please be patient. The leaf collection schedule is weather-dependent. it takes longer to collect wet leaves. Several windy days in a row often result in larger leaf piles, which can also take longer to collect.
• If you prefer, you may still use yard waste bags for leaves during the season.
• If you employ a landscape company, please advise them of these guidelines

Items must be in proper yard waste bags or designated yard waste cans.

We’re excited to share that donations for Light Up Lathrup 2025 are now being accepted. Be sure to participate in this community tradition. Your contribution helps us bring the magic of the season to life with luminaries for all to enjoy.

Please note a few updates for this year: Luminaries will now be sold in sets of 10 for $10. Additionally, distribution will follow a new process and will no longer take place at City Hall. For more information, visit lightuplathrup.com.

Give early, shine brighter, and help make Light Up Lathrup 2025 the best one yet!

Stay updated with ongoing developments in Lathrup Village by visiting the Planning Commission section of our website.

Below is a quick recap of the actions taken during the November 24 City Council Regular Meeting. The meeting can be viewed in its entirety on the City's YouTube channel.

• City Clerk Emanuel announced the November election results and swore in Jalen Jennings, Bruce Kantor, and John Sousanis to the City Council.
• Council elected Bruce Kantor to serve as Mayor.
• Council elected Mykale Garrett to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem.
• Lt. Zang introduced new officers and presented service awards to members of the department.
• City's independent auditor, Maner Costerisan, presented the Fiscal year 2024-2025 audit. City audit is available on the website.
• Held a public hearing for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project.
• Approved the CDBG 2026 Project.
• TABLED the cancellation of the library contract with the City of Southfield.
• Approved the first reading of an ordinance to regulate outdoor collection boxes and set a second reading for December 15.
• Approved a zoning ordinance amendment regulating Cryptocurrency ATMs.
• Approved a DPS building gutter replacement project.
• Appointed Tracey Williams to the Downtown Development Authority.

Upcoming Meetings

The public may attend City Council meetings in person, and access regular meetings live via Facebook and watch on YouTube. Please note, that the Study Sessions are not recorded.

City Council agendas & packets may be found here:

https://lathrup-mi.municodemeetings.com

Public Safety Reminders

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Number 248.557.2600

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Bruce Kantor

bkantor@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 286

Council Member Jalen C. Jennings

jjennings@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 287

Council Member John Sousanis

jsousanis@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 288

Mayor Pro-Tem Mykale "Kelly" Garrett

kgarrett@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 285

Council Member Jason Hammond

jhammond@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 289

ADMINISTRATION