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BELLEVILLE - INKSTER - ROMULUS

Airport chief values relationship with Romulus

Romulus Mayor LeRoy ” where Detroit Metropolitan
Burcroff was among those con- Safety and security is one of Airport is located. We want to be
gratulating Chad Newton who good neighbors; we partner with
was recently appointed as the the biggest concerns at any major airport. the city whenever there's an
chief executive officer (CEO) of Chad Newton opportunity, from community
Wayne County Airport Authority. activities to mutual aid services
Newton had been acting as inter- provided by our Airport
im CEO at the Detroit Metro Detroit Metropolitan and Willow ues to improve the customer Authority Fire Department.
Airport since July and has more Run airports. experience, collaborate with our Mayor LeRoy Burcroff is a life-
than 20 years experience work- “I look forward to working stakeholders, support small busi- long Romulus resident who is
ing at Detroit Metro. His perma- with such a dynamic and forward nesses and give back to our com- committed to making a differ-
nent appointment to the position thinker as our new CEO Chad munity.” ence in his hometown and in this
was approved by members of the Newton,” said WCAA Board Newton is a graduate of the region. We're honored to work
Wayne County Airport Authority Chair Nabih H. Ayad, Esq. “With FBI National Academy and certi- alongside him,” he said. Chad Newton
(WCAA) Board of Directors in over two decades of serving fied by the American Association Newton is a United States appointed WCAA Interim CEO.
December. Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Mr. of Airport Executives (AAAE) as Army veteran who served tours Highlights of Newton's career
“In Romulus, we know first- Newton not only brings experi- an Accredited Airport Executive of duty in Seoul, South Korea at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
hand how crucial it is to have ence and leadership to the table, (A.A.E.). He is one of approxi- and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. include successfully managing
good leadership at the Airport but an understanding of the mately 500 airport executives in After being honorably dis- the January 2017 protest of the
Authority. Chad Newton has a importance of diversity and the United States and the first charged from the Army, Newton United States Presidential
proven history of integrity and inclusion in leveling the playing WCAA CEO to hold this title. The joined the Wayne County Executive Order banning entry
customer service at WCAA,” said field for all citizens of this region. A.A.E. certification is the highest Sheriff's Department as a deputy into the country and receiving
Burcroff. Chad simply gets it.” level of accreditation granted by sheriff. His duties included the 2018 TSA Partnership Award.
“Since his interim appoint- “Safety and security is one of AAAE to aviation professionals patrolling the airport grounds Newton also implemented initia-
ment as CEO, we have had the biggest concerns at any major who have demonstrated their and facilities. In 1999, Newton tives to diversify the WCAA
unprecedented response to our airport,” Newton said. “It is an ability to handle the responsibili- transitioned to the Wayne County Public Safety Division.
questions and concerns. We honor to know the board of direc- ties of airport management. Airport Police Department, A graduate of Eastern
appreciate the Airport Authority tors has confidence in the nearly Newton echoed Burcroff's where he advanced through the Michigan University, Newton
as an important community part- 30 years I've spent in law enforce- comments about the importance ranks to become WCAA vice holds a bachelor's degree in
ner and look forward to continu- ment, including 20 years at of cooperation with Romulus. president of public safety. He was Criminology and Criminal
ing our strong working relation- Detroit Metro Airport. I look for- “The Wayne County Airport also assigned the responsibility Justice and a master's degree in
ship with Chad in the future.” ward to using my knowledge and Authority has a great relation- of overseeing Willow Run Technology Studies with a Law
The authority operates both experience as our team contin- ship with the City of Romulus, Airport. In July 2018, Newton was Enforcement specialty.
Library board issues bids

for Opening Day Collection

The opening of the new Belleville Area make sure that our book and materials
District Library will have more to offer collection is up to the task,” she told the
local readers than a new, expanded build- board members. She noted that the non-
ing specifically designed to meet the fiction collection was specifically in need
needs of the tri-community area. of updating.
The purchase of a special collection of The board has issued a request for pro-
new books and materials for the library is posals for the new materials to supple-
presently under consideration by the ment the existing collection of 77,000
members of the library board of directors. books and 9,900 audio visual materials.
Operating with a budget of $150,000 for The library board members anticipate
the new materials, the board members moving into the new, two-story, 31,000-
are considering the purchase of an square-foot building this fall.
The project cost includes the selection,
Lunch is served “Opening Day Collection” that will acquisition, cataloging, processing, stor-
include popular materials as well as addi-
Meaningful dialogue, and a lot of good natured fun, is on the menu at the Inkster tions to the non-fiction selections. age and delivery of the “Opening Day
Commission on Aging and Oak Street Health's Lunch with the Mayor which Library Director Mary Jo Suchy told Collection” which should include adult,
takes place monthly at the Booker Dozier Recreation Complex, 2025 Middlebelt the board members at their meeting earli- juvenile and teen books along with DVDs,
Road. The commission and Oak Street Health created the monthly event to give er this month that the purpose of the new music CDs and audio books. Delivery
community members the chance to engage in meaningful dialogue and ask collection will be to supplement the cur- from the vendor is requested in October.
questions of Mayor Byron Nolen, above right, drawing a winning ticket for sen- rent collection of materials available to The board members noted in their
iors at the event last month. Residents are encouraged to attend this free event local patrons. request for proposals that the contract
to voice their concerns and have their questions answered by the mayor. For
more information, contact Oak Street Health at (844)808-8262 or the “With the new library, we anticipate a would be awarded to a single vendor. The
Commission on Aging at (313) 561-2382. return of our patrons who are using contract is expected to be awarded at the
neighboring libraries and we want to March 12 library board meeting.

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