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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake St. Clair muck, cormorants, and water infrastructure
A resident described watching firefighters struggle with low hydrant pressure during last year's Bayview Street house fire, saying crews had to tap hydrants across Jefferson. The mayor promised a follow-up on his unanswered questions.
Maple-Benjamin Canal 2026 Dredge Special Assessment District
Fifty-one canal-front property owners will each pay $5,000 — $255,000 total — to dredge the Benjamin Statler Canal and replace part of the jetty seawall, confirmed unanimously after a hearing with no objections. Payment is due February 2, 2026.