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ENTERPRISE Westland mayor presents 3-year budget
THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
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Vol. 137, No. 15 Mayor William R. Wild pre- and doubles the current
In response to the critical sented members of the A budget study session is planned staffing numbers. In addition,
need, Sumpter Township has Westland City Council with a 3- he has included funding to
scheduled a blood drive year balanced budget proposal for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 23. allow for the continuation of
from noon until 6 p.m. on for fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24 the popular Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 4. and 2024-25. The 3-year budget Makeover Program, now enter-
See page 5. proposal preserves a “rainy throughout the 611 miles of budgeted positions in the ing the fifth year
day” fund balance of approxi- water and sewer systems in the water and sewer department A budget study session is
mately $6.7 million. city. to staff a planned basement planned for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
THE CANTON Highlights of proposed $72.4 In addition, Wild proposed flooding mitigation team and April 23 at Westland City Hall,
EAGLE million 2023-23 budget $2.8 million for the establish- the creation of two additional 36300 Warren Road. The ses-
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Vol. 75, No. 15 include: An overall taxable ment of a brand new, all-inclu- positions within the Economic sion is open to the public.
Development Department,
sive at Tattan Park.
“The City of Westland could
value increase of 6.15 percent;
Area residents and $5.5 million for improvements Wild has budgeted for addi- including a business retention achieve a major milestone in
motorists can voice their to the major and local roads tional retiree healthcare con- and expansion coordinator the history of the city with the
opinions regarding the throughout the city in 25 neigh- tributions of $438,500 and and a business attraction coor- adoption of this 3-year bal-
planned installation of a borhoods including 51 major $150,000 to continue the city dinator. anced budget, commented
boulevard along Ford Road and local roads; $4.7 million voluntary retiree healthcare He has also proposed fund- Wild. “The city is in a strong
during a public meeting set for an expansion to the cash settlement program, ing through a partnership with financial position and a 3-year
for 5 until 7 p.m. April 26. William P. Faust Westland which received four interested the Wayne-Westland School balanced budget is a recog-
See page 2. Public Library; $4.38 million retirees in the 2021-22 fiscal District to implement a new nized best practice in local gov-
for planned water and sewer year, saving approximately crossing guard safety program ernment and is expected to
capital projects in six neigh- $800,000 to the OPEB liability. which offers high level train- have a positive impact on the
THE INKSTER borhoods and 41 roads He has proposed four new ing, equipment and uniforms city's bond rating.”
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 75, No. 15
Inkster City Councilman Court date
Steven Chisholm will seek a
term as a the 26th District 34th District judges
State Representative for
Garden City, Inkster, portions to host Community Day
of Romulus and Westland.
See page 4. Area residents have been summoned
for a court date at the 34th District Court
in Romulus.
THE NORTHVILLE Judges at the facility have invited the
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Vol. 22, No. 15 from noon until 5 p.m. Friday, May 6.
Community Day is open to the public,
Wayne County will resur- though is targeted at residents of the five
face Eight Mile Road communities serviced by the 34th District
through Northville and Court: Belleville, Huron Township, Municipal Complex) opened to the public nering on the event including the
Northville Township as part Romulus, Sumpter Township and Van last year. It is a state-of-the-art facility, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy,
of the road construction Buren Township. comprising two stories, four court rooms, Growth Works, Romulus Christian
schedule this summer. “We are thrilled to showcase our new and 50,000 square feet. In addition to tours Ministerial Alliance, Sentech Services and
See page 6. facility and be able to host a day of fun for of the facility, Community Day guests can Hegira Health, Inc.
the community,” said Chief Judge Brian A. enjoy a car show, food trucks, public safety For more information about
THE PLYMOUTH Oakley. The newly-completed 34th demonstrations, pet adoptions and other Community Day at the Court, contact
EAGLE District Court Building (located at 11129 planned attractions. Avery Taylor at (734) 941-4463 extension
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Several community agencies are part-
264.
Wayne Road, in the City of Romulus
Vol. 22, No. 15
The popular Music in the Canton welcomes new technology director
Air free weekly concert
series is set to begin May 27 Victor Ibegbu has been comes to Canton from the
and continue through Sept. 3 named as Canton Township Detroit Public Library, where ”
at the Kellogg Park stage in Director of the Information he served as assistant director His experience and knowledge
downtown Plymouth. Technology and innovation for Information Systems for the
See page 2. (ITI) Department. Ibegbu last 10 years. will be a great asset to us ..,
During Ibegbu's tenure at
THE ROMULUS the Detroit library, he imple-
ROMAN
ROMAN mented, managed and led in said he is passionate about ing technology needs of the
Information
diverse
community, township officials
technology services for commu-
Vol. 137, No. 15 Technology initiatives includ- nities, specifically technology created a stand-alone ITI
The Romulus Public ing: cloud migration; establish- utilization as instruments for Department. This new depart-
Library has officially opened ment of a Digital Asset advancing the goal of service ment, led by Ibegbu, will coor-
newly renovated facility Management System; introduc- delivery and broader needs of dinate a strategic approach to
spaces to the public as offi- tion of high capacity bandwidth the community. provide integrated technology
cials celebrated the comple- and introduction of rent-to-go "We are so pleased that solutions that will ultimately
tion of the remodeling proj- technology devices, among oth- Victor has joined our Canton enhance service to Canton's
ect. ers. Township team," said Township residents, Graham-Hudak
See page 5. Ibegbu holds a master's Supervisor Anne Marie added.
degree in library and informa- Graham-Hudak. "His experi- "The combination of Victor's
tion science with a concentra- ence and knowledge will be a experiences and passion
THE WAYNE tion in digital librarianship; a great asset to us for many years makes him a perfect fit for the
EAGLE bachelor of arts in computer to come as we advance Canton's Canton Township, which he
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technological capabilities for
also calls home and where he
information systems, and an
Vol. 75, No. 15 associate degree in computer our residents and the region." has lived in for 13 years," she
Five young women from Victor Ibegbu applications technology. He Last year, to meet the evolv- concluded.
Wayne Memorial High School
were recently selected as American Pickers seeking Michigan ‘treasures’
Joyce Ivy Scholars and will
participate in summer pre-col-
lege programs colleges. That large collection of old and show follows skilled pick- exceptional items. They hope to continue to take the pandemic
See page 4. junk auto parts, accumulation ers in the business, as they hunt give historically significant very seriously and will be fol-
of furniture from great-grand- for America's most valuable objects a new lease on life lowing all guidelines and proto-
ma's basement or other “treas- antiques. The Pickers are while learning a thing or two cols for safe filming outlined by
THE WESTLAND ures” might have a chance at always excited to find sizeable, about America's past along the the state and CDC.
EAGLE TV stardom. unique collections and learn way, they added. Nevertheless, we are excited to
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The American Pickers TV
“The Pickers have seen a lot
Vol. 75, No. 15 show will return to Michigan the interesting stories behind of rusty gold over the years and continue reaching the many
them, executives noted in a pre-
collectors in the area to discuss
Members of the Westland this spring and producers said pared announcement. are always looking to discover their years of picking and are
Downtown Development episodes of the popular History As they hit the back roads something they've never seen eager to hear their memorable
Authority have approved Channel show will be taped in from coast to coast, the Pickers before. They are ready to find stories,” she said.
$2.6 million in funding for this area during May. are on a mission to recycle and extraordinary items and hear The American Pickers TV
redesign and renovations at American Pickers is a docu- rescue forgotten relics. Along fascinating tales about them,” Show is looking for leads.
two projects at Tattan Park. mentary series that explores the way, they want to meet char- she continued.
See page 3. the world of antique “picking” acters with remarkable and “We at American Pickers See Pickers, page 4

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