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WESTLAND
WESTLAND

Sworn to serve

Mayor, councilmembers take oaths

of office during inauguration event

William R. Wild was officially inaugu- 2022.
rated for his fourth term as mayor of the City Clerk Richard LeBlanc acted as
City of Westland Jan. 3. the master of ceremonies with saxo-
Four members of the Westland City phonist Steven Thomas playing America
Council also took their oaths of office the Beautiful. The Rev. Dr. John E.
administered by 18th District Court Duckworth of Gethsemane Missionary
Chief Judge Mark McConnell. Baptist Church provided the invocation
The ceremony took place in the Gene and Wild offered closing statements for
McKinney Ballroom located inside the inaugural celebration.
Westland City Hall. Wild will serve a
“It is an honor to ” four-year term
continue to serve as along with James
mayor of the All We should all Hart, Godbout and
American city of be active in the Herzberg while your local civic groups. But I've always “I'm standing here as a brand-new
Westland,” Wild, Sampey will serve encouraged everybody to be active in councilwoman and many people said
said. “I look for- community some a two-year term. any way they can and I've always encour- 'she can't and she won't do it.' But it only
ward to the next way or another. “To the residents aged my children to be active. If you guys takes one person to believe in you and I
four years working of the City of hang around any city events, you'll was very lucky I had so many people in
closely with the Westland, thank always see some of my kids running my corner who believed in me and sup-
City Council to you for your contin- around because they are just as bought ported me,” commented Sampey.
improve the lives of Westland residents.” ued support. Twenty-one years so far has into this and just as dedicated as I am,” Following the inauguration, the offi-
The inauguration included swearing been a pretty good run and I will contin- said Hart. cials attended the first meeting of 2022
in for three current member of city coun- ue to serve you and serve the best inter- “Over the last six years since being on and voted to retain Hart as council presi-
cil and one newcomer. James R. est of all residents of the City of council, I've been able to learn so many dent. Councilman Michael Londeau was
Godbout, first taking office in 2000; Westland,” said Godbout. things and really being in public service chosen as council president pro-tem.
James Hart who first assumed office in “We should all be active in the com- has been the most rewarding thing I've The officials also opted to reappoint
2018; Peter Herzberg in 2016 and the munity some way or another. Sometimes ever done and I enjoy it. I'm honored to James Fausone of Fausone, Bohn LLP
newly-elected councilwoman Melissa that's on city council; sometimes it's on do it and I'm looking forward to the next as the city attorney. He has served in that
Sampey, who officially took office Jan. 1, boards and commission; sometimes it's four years,” said Herzberg. capacity since 2009.
Westland opens warming centers during extreme cold

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Warming centers are avail- A warming center will also be er. Animals cannot handle being
able throughout Westland in available at the Westland Residents can report findings left outside in temperatures
response to the extreme cold Friendship Senior Center, 1119 below freezing for more than a
temperatures in the area. Newburgh Road from 9 a.m. of animals left outside without proper few minutes without being at
Residents will find warming until 5 p.m. Monday through shelter to animal control at (734)738-3852. extreme risk for hypothermia,
centers at Westland City Hall, Friday and at the Jefferson frostbite and death.
36300 Warren Road from 9 a.m. Barns Community Vitality Residents can report findings
until 5 p.m. Monday through Center, 312150 Dorsey, from 9 of animals left outside without
Friday. The Westland Public a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday; Fire Station (station 1), 35701 police line at (734)722-9600. proper shelter to animal control
Library, 6123 Central City from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Central City Parkway, are avail- Emergency personnel will work at (734)738-3852 or the non-emer-
Parkway will be open to resi- Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until 5 able to residents seeking relief to ensure they are taken to a safe gency police line at (734)722-9600
dents to stay warm from 9 a.m. p.m. Wednesday through Friday. from the cold weather. place to stay warm. for after hour reporting.
until 9 p.m. Monday through After hours, the Westland Those who may see someone Residents are also asked to For more information, con-
Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 5 Police Department lobby, 36701 out in the cold are urged to con- keep four-legged friends in mind tact the mayor's office at (734)
p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ford Road and Ralph Savini tact 911 or the non-emergency during this extreme cold weath- 467-3200.
Holiday home winners revealed

Winners of the 2021 All American did all the setting up.” Matt Sutela's home
Holiday Decorating Contest were won for Most Creative Display and the
announced at the first official meeting of Over the Top Display honors went to
the Westland City Council Jan. 3. Randy and Kim Krause.
Mayor William Wild awarded top hon- City officials thanked all those who
ors for Best Traditional Display to entered and wished them the best of luck
Raymond Roark, “even though his wife for next year.

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