What is the Public Safety Millage Renewal?
The Public Safety Millage is a dedicated source of funding that supports the Farmington Hills Fire and Police Departments. Voters are being asked to renew this millage on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
The Millage renewal will support maintaining staffing levels in the City’s nationally recognized Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments.
Why should we renew the millage?
Renewing the Public Safety Millage ensures the City can:
- Maintain current staffing levels in both the Police and Fire Departments.
- Sustain high-quality emergency response and prevention programs.
- Continue initiatives that make Farmington Hills one of the safest cities of its size in the state and the country.
How much will this cost me?
The renewal ensures funding for public safety without adding new taxes. If renewed, only four cents of every tax dollar collected will pay for this Public Safety Millage.
What if it doesn't pass?
If the millage doesn't pass, the Police and Fire Departments could face significant budget cuts, resulting in the loss of funding for over 80 public safety positions. This reduction in personnel may severely impact the quality of service provided to the community, as response times could increase and critical services could become stretched thin. With fewer officers and firefighters available to respond to emergencies, public safety may be compromised, leading to heightened risks for residents and an overall decline in community trust in these vital services.
How many employee do they have?
The Fire Department has 115 sworn and civilian employees operating out of five fire stations strategically located throughout the City, all of which are staffed 24/7 to provide fire and EMS services.
The Police Department has 169 sworn and civilian staff members who support the Operations and Administrative Bureaus, in addition to Dispatch, with emergency services available 24/7.
What do they do?
Police
The Farmington Hills Police Department was among the first in Michigan to earn and renew accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, showing its commitment to exceeding law enforcement standards.
In 2024, the Police Department boosted community engagement by joining nearly 150 events, including career days, trunk or treats, and safety talks.
Farmington Hills Police officers serve on multi-jurisdictional task forces like SONIC, Oakland County SWAT, and the Auto Theft Unit.
The Farmington Hills Police Department works with Michigan State Police Homeland Security and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office on disaster and emergency preparedness.
In 2024, the Farmington Hills Police Department added a crime data analyst to help proactively allocate resources and keep the community safe.
Fire
The Farmington Hills Fire Department holds a high ISO rating of 2, placing it among just 22 departments in Michigan recognized for top-tier fire service and protection.
In 2024, the Farmington Hills Fire Department educated over 5,600 students and staff on fire safety and also offered car seat checks, CPR training, and smoke alarm installations.
The Farmington Hills Fire Department is part of the OAKWAY and Western Wayne mutual aid groups, providing and receiving support during major emergencies.
The Farmington Hills Fire Department partnered with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to trigger a nationwide recall of 130,000 fire-risk cell phone battery power banks.
The Fire Prevention Division completed 1,465 inspections of local businesses for fire safety code compliance in 2024.
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