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.
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Frederick E. Zorn was appointed as the Southfield City Administrator in 2014. Appointed by and reporting directly to City Council, the City Administrator is responsible for the City’s daily operations, preparing the annual municipal budget, conducting studies and making recommendations on City operations to City Council. The City Administrator also directs the administrative staff, appoints most management employees with City Council’s confirmation and ensures enforcement of all City laws and ordinances.
