Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 30, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Cable 15
City Cable 15 is Southfield's award-winning municipal government channel. Programs are produced to entertain, inform and educate residents about their community and city services, policies, goals and objectives.
Cable 15 has been recognized regionally and nationally for its outstanding community programming. The station has received more than 150 awards since its inception in 1983. City Council Meetings, 15 News, concerts and special interest productions can all be found on this community-based channel.
In addition, City Cable 15 produces the following series-oriented programming: The Author's Den, featuring writers appearing at the Southfield Public Library; The Connection, a magazine-style show reported by and for teens; Business Matters, where Southfield businesses, both large and small, are spotlighted; A Conversation with… Hear in-depth conversations with area leaders who are making a difference in Southfield; and Safe & Secure, a program dedicated to Southfield's public safety departments.
Viewers can request a replay of a Cable 15 program anytime. VHS and DVD dubs of channel programs also are available. For more information, questions or comments, please call (248) 796-4500 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For questions concerning the cable company or service, please call JoAnne Gurley, Esq. Cable Regulation Specialist, at (248) 796-4503.
