Endorsements

Our committee has been supported across elected leaders and community organizations. They share our belief that our library is a key pillar of the Ferndale community and the need to support it.

Submit Your Own Endorsement

Proud to be Endorsed By:

  • Kelly Farrah, Ferndale Library Board

  • Brianna Foraker, Ferndale Library Board

  • Erin Hooper, Ferndale Library Board

  • Jonathan Ross, Ferndale Library Board

  • Denise Cote, Ferndale Library Board

  • Kevin Yezbick, Ferndale Library Board

  • Raylon Leaks-May, Ferndale Mayor, Former Ferndale School Board

“Our library is the beating heart of our community. From critical access to news and current events to fostering connection for kids and adults alike with our amazing programs, and beyond, the Ferndale Library is an irreplaceable resource for our community that we must invest in for generations to come. The library is also an essential partner to our school district and we treasure the relationship that opens up our student’s world!”
— Jess Newman, Ferndale School Board Member

  • Erin Molnar, Ferndale School Board

  • Jonathan Turner, Ferndale School Board

  • David Crumrine, Ferndale School Board

  • Jess Newman, Ferndale School Board Member

  • Eddie Sabatini, Ferndale City Council

  • Melanie Piana, Former Ferndale Mayor

  • Dan Martin, Former Ferndale Mayor, Council

  • Peter and Amy Ceglarek, Former Ferndale School Board

  • Kevin Deegan-Krause, Former Ferndale School Board

  • Mary Fulmer, Former Ferndale School Board

  • Liz Bauer, Former State of MI Board of Ed

  • Charlie Cavell, Oakland County Commissioner

  • Jeannie Davis, President, Ferndale Seniors

  • Carol Jackson, SE MI Coalition

  • Kate Baker, Former Ferndale City Council

  • & Geoff Blumenthal, Former Ferndale City Council

  • Donnie Johnson, Former Ferndale City Council

  • Greg Pawlica, Former Ferndale City Council

  • Dennis Whittie, Former Ferndale City Council

  • Judeen Bartos, Former Ferndale Library Board

  • Jim O'Donnell, Former Ferndale Library Board Chair, Former Ferndale School Board

“Investing in our library provides us all access to knowledge, educational resources and community space!

Choosing community is cool.”
— Charlie Cavell, Oakland County Commissioner

  • Ed Burns, Community Member

  • Veronica Bielat, Community Member

  • Ann Heler, Community Member

  • Jim McLuckie, Community Member

  • Ann Warner, Community Member

  • Christa Azar, Community Member

  • Darcie Brault, Community Member

  • Bridget Deegan-Krause, Community Member

  • Sean Drate, Community Member

  • Darlene Johnson-Bignotti, Community Member

  • Beth O'Connor, Community Member

  • Prasad Venugopal, Community Member

“I’ve been to dozens of libraries in my lifetime, and none compare to Ferndale’s. A spot-on reflection of its community, the Ferndale Library is vibrant, accessible, and truly a remarkable resource to our citizens and students. We are so lucky to have this little gem in our community.”
— Erin Hooper, Ferndale Area District Library Board of Directors, Vice President