Now You Novi

• Buzzing About Bees

  In this episode of Now You Novi, Sheryl sits down with Capt. Mark Theisen from the Novi Fire Department and Novi High School student Ananya Gupte, a passionate beekeeper and bee activist. Together, they share how beekeeping took root in Novi, the importance of protecting pollinators, and what community efforts are underway to keep our city buzzing. Tune in to learn why bees matter more than you think and how Novi is making a difference.

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• Community Engagement

  We highlight new and familiar ways you can get involved in our Novi through our Ambassador Academy and the new Mayor's Youth Forum. Details on the Mayor's Youth Forum will be forthcoming as we are prepared to launch it in January. You can apply for the Ambassador Academy here https://cityofnovi.org/government/ambassador-academy/.

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• Northville Art House Partnership

  Guest host Damon Parnell talks with Jenneva Kayser and Shannon Karol from the Northville Art House about a new partnership bringing youth art classes to Novi. They share how this collaboration is opening creative opportunities for local kids and why fostering the arts is such a valuable part of our community. Learn more at https://northvillearthouse.org

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• Public Safety Bond: Next Steps

  Sheryl is joined by Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Erick Zinser to talk about what’s next now that Novi’s public safety bond has passed. They break down what the bond will fund, the expected timeline, and how the City will keep residents informed throughout the process.

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• Show Up and Vote August 5th

  City Clerk Cortney Hanson provides an overview of voting options for the August 5 special election. Learn about absentee ballots, early in-person voting, and Election Day procedures. The ballot includes Novi’s Public Safety Facilities Bond proposal—find official details at cityofnovi.org/2025bond.

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