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WESTLAND
WESTLAND

Primary election Tuesday will eliminate office hopefuls

4 vying for mayor’s office 12 seek city council terms

Voters in Westland will be asked to Beier, 29, served in the United States
reduce the number of candidates seeking Navy. Four of the 12 Westland City Council Voters will also see a familiar name
the office of mayor from four to two dur- More information about his qualifica- candidates hoping to move onto the on the primary ballot as current Wayne
ing the Aug. 3 primary election next tions can be found on his Facebook page, general election will be eliminated by Westland Board of Education President
Tuesday. Daniel Beier for Westland Mayor. voters during the Aug. 3 primary vote David Cox is seeking election to the city
The two candidates who receive the Current Councilwoman Tasha Green is next Tuesday. council. Cox, 63, is semi-retired and acts
highest vote totals will move on to the gen- also seeking the mayoral office. Green, 45, Eight hopefuls will move on to the as a consultant at GSA Property Tax
eral election in November. has served on the city council for one November ballot and then voters will Consultants. Cox is also on the
Incumbent Mayor William R. Wild is term. She is a small business owner and a choose four of those candidates to Westland TIFA board and the Westland
seeking his fourth, four-year term. Wild, reserve Wayne County Sheriff deputy. serve on the city council. Council mem- Economic Development Corporation
53, is the longest-serving mayor in the city More information about her candidacy bers are paid $17,368 annually and board.
having been in his current office for 15 is available at votetashagreen.com. choose a president from among their Candidate Michael Delph is currently
years. He also served on the city council Edward Pruett, 39, is a business owner members who is paid $18,247 annually employed with the City of Farmington
before being elected as mayor. and pastor. He is also seeking his first- and a president pro tem who is paid Hills and claims 25 years of municipal
His qualifications and experience are ever elected office as mayor of the 11th $17,802. employment.
listed on his website, wildfor largest city in Michigan. Incumbent James Godbout has Candidate Debra Fowlkes, 64, is a for-
westland.com. Pruett also works with the nonprofit served on the city council for more than mer member of the Wayne Westland
He is being challenged by Daniel Beier, group, A Better Westland. 20 years. He is vie-president of Midwest Community Schools Board of
a newcomer to politics who has never pre- To learn more about his qualifications Recycling and holds a bachelor of sci- Education. She is employed as an
viously held elected office. visit youareimportantwestland.org. ence in business administration from insurance contract administrator. She
holds a bachelor's degree in English
Lawrence Technological University.
Library asking voters to OK Michigan Municipal League and the and a master's degree in health services
Godbout, 66, participates with the
administration.
Political organizer Jon Haddad, 26, is
Nankin Transit Commission and is a
lower operating millage member of the Westland Lions Club, also seeking a term on the Westland
the Community Foundation of
City Council.
He has a bachelor's degree in politi-
served as a political party precinct del-
Westland voters will be asked to number of delayed and neglected repairs Westland Board of Directors and has cal science and history from the
approve a new, lower millage rate for the at the building, she said, including a 27- egate. University of Michigan-Dearborn.
library during the Aug. 3 election. year-old roof, leading windows and worn Another incumbent, Jim Hart, the Also seeking election is Candi Halton,
A ballot question asking for a 10-year, carpet. Those improvements and repairs, current president of the city council, is 37, a small business owner with a
.85 millage to support library operations including accommodations for the 60 also seeking reelection. Hart, 44, is a degree in Washtenaw Community
will replace the current .975 rate currently available computers in the building, will real estate consultant and a Verizon College.
levied in the city to fund the $3.6 million take most of the current $4.5 million fund engineer. He is president of RSM Antoinette Martin, 64, is also hoping to
library budget. That millage is set to balance, she explained. Technical Solutions. become a member of the city council.
expire this year. Library officials said the The facility has now reopened at regu- Hart hold a bachelor's degree in She is retired and earned her bachelor
new rate would generate $1.4 million in lar hours and operations, and an open business management from the of business administration in finance
funding the first year. house to provide information regarding University of Phoenix and a master's degree at Eastern Michigan University.
The millage funding would be used to planned improvements and repairs at the degree in information systems from the She is a member of the Westland
pay staff salaries, operate programs and facility and the new, lower operating mill- University of Michigan-Dearborn. Rotary Club and served on the
purchase books explained Library age question is planned for 4-7 p.m. Aug. Incumbent city council member Westland Brownfield Redevelopment
Director Jennifer Roth. During the forced 11. Peter Herzberg, 30, is campaigning to Authority and the Westland Library
closure during the pandemic, the library Roth said that without approval of the return to office. Herzberg, 30, earned a Board of Directors.
did not order books and saw a marked operating funds by voters, the library bachelor's degree in finance from Josh Powell, 35, is a technical analyst
decline in everyday operating expenses. would be forced to reduce expenses, Wayne State University and works in working in information technology. He
That savings, however, was offset by a including reduced hours and staffing. finance. has an associate's degree in criminal
justice along with his bachelor's degree
The incumbents are being chal-
Poll workers are still needed lenged by Sarah Austin, 41, a senior in information technology.
human resources specialist at
Melissa Sampey is also seeking a
Westland City Clerk Richard LeBlanc is dates will vary and will be scheduled LafargeHoldim. Austin earned her term on the council. She is 39 and is a
currently accepting applications for poll before regularly scheduled elections. All bachelor's degree in business adminis- partner and vice president of market-
workers for the upcoming elections in the election inspectors must be trained before tration from Eastern Michigan ing and sales for TruChampions and is
city. being scheduled to work. University. a healthcare communications consult-
To serve at the poll, applicants must be Applications are available at city hall She has been a member of the ant. She earned her bachelor of science
a registered voter in the State of Michigan, or online for election inspectors. Westland Area Jaycees for 13 years and degree from Eastern Michigan
have moderate computer skills, be able to Candidates will be notified of training has served as president of the local University.
work well with others, and be able to read dates after the completed forms are group as well as serving as president of She has volunteered with the
and follow directions. All election workers returned to the office of the city clerk. the state Jaycees. She is also a member Stephen Tulloch Foundation, Forgotten
are expected to operate the election com- Access the City of Westland website and of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Harvest, Angels of Hope, Toys for Tots,
puters and voting equipment during the search for Election Inspector Application VFW and has been a precinct chairper- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro
course of the day, LeBlanc said. Training (PDF) and W-9 (PDF). son in Westland. Detroit and Autism Speaks.

Classified

TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CALL 734-467-1900
The funeral service will be Public Auction ROMULUS DEARBORN HEIGHTS 1G2WP52K9XF347646,
held 1 pm Monday, July 26, Martin’s Towing POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE 2006 PONTIAC
2021 at Stark Funeral 17180 Dix Toledo 11165 OLIVE ST 25637 MICHIGAN AVE. 1G2ZH158364142143,
Professionals. Burial will Copart has vehicles up Brownstown MI 48193 ROMULUS MI 48174 DEARBORN HEIGHTS 2002 VOLKSWAGON
follow at Union-Udell for public auction August 4, 2021 THE FOLLOWING MI 48125 WVWPD63B62P453830
Cemetery in Ypsilanti, Tuesday 8/3/21 at 10 AM 10:00 a.m. VEHICLES HAVE BEEN THE FOLLOWING
Michigan. Visitation will be at www.copart.com: 1994 CHEVROLET DEEMED ABANDONED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN
5-8 pm Saturday and 1-8 1GCDC14Z9RZ241944 AND WILL BE SOLD AT DEEMED ABANDONED
pm Sunday. 2008 DODG 2007 BUICK PUBLIC AUCTION ON AND WILL BE SOLD AT
2B3KA43G28H234963 3G5DA03L57S591926 8/12/21 @ 1:00 P.M. PUBLIC AUCTION ON:
2006 CHRY 2002 PONTIAC @ J&M TOWING 8964 8/12/21 @ 12:00 P.M. AT
1C3EL56RX6N284673 1G2WP52K92F172453 INKSTER RD. 27218 CURRIER ST.
2005 VOLK 2010 DODGE ROMULUS MI 48174 DEARBORN HEIGHTS
STATE OF MICHIGAN WVWDD63B75E008175 3D4PH5FV6AT196637 MI 48125 Adoption
PROBATE COURT 1998 HOND 2006 BUICK 2008 CADILLAC ADOPTION. California cou-
COUNTY OF Wayne 1HGCG5649WA138950 3G5DA03L36S660384 1G6DM577980115426, 2008 BMW ple promises baby warm,
Cameron Zah 2015 CHRY 2000 LINCOLN 2016 CADILLAC 5UXFE43538L029334, loving home, secure future.
Alexander Ludwig NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1C3CCCCG8FN569810 1LNHM97V2YY789533 1G6AA5RA9G0110519, 2002 LESABRE Devoted grandparents,
Decedent's Estate 2003 CHEV 2005 CHEVROLET 2004 CHEVROLET 1G4HR54K62U124847, educational opportunities.
Age 26, passed away sud- 2GCEC19T231350996 2CNDL13F456034452 1G1ZU54824F199623, 2007 BUICK Generous living expens-
denly Wednesday, July 21, FILE NO. 2021-865673-DE 2015 FORD 2000 BUICK 2009 CHEVROLET 2G4WC582171200965, es/relocation possible.
2021. He was born January 1FMCU9G99FUA80955 1G4HP54K4YU113098 2G1WT57N691291128, 2015 CHEVROLET Danielle/Ed (818)356-6981
14, 1995, the son of Sean Estate of 2007 NISS 2005 CHRYSLER 2012 CHEVROLET 1G1PA5SHXF7298058, or attorney (310)663-3467
Ludwig and Sarah Mullins. Khader Ali Hamad JN8AZ08W67W632466 2C4GP44R75R232439 1GNKRFED5CJ366684, 2002 CHEVROLET
Date of birth: 04/26/1953 2006 PONT 2007 PONTIAC 2014 CHEVROLET 1G1NE52J92M576670, Help Wanted-Truck Driver
Cameron enjoyed the out- 2G2WP552961268043 2CKDL73FX76040047 1G1115SLXEU103215, 2017 CHEVROLET CDL-A DRIVERS WANTED,
doors, gardening and TO ALL CREDITORS: 2009 CHRY 2004 KIA 2014 CHEVROLET 3G1BE6SM5HS615461, 3 MONTHS MINIMUM
going on walks. He loved 3A8FY48979T524851 KNALD124545046856 1G1PC5SB4E7400555, 2011 CHEVROLET EXPERIENCE, EXCEL-
to cook, particularly his NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 2016 MERZ 2008 FORD 2000 CHRYSLER 2G1WG5EK6B1148165, LENT PAY, BENEFITS SIGN
favorite dishes pork chops The decedent, Khader Ali 55SWF6EB4GU114244 1FAHP24W48G107294 2C3HC56G8YH336308, 2014 CHEVROLET ON BONUS, 401k, DEDI-
with applewood and bis- Hamad, died 03/24/2021 2006 PONT 2002 FORD 2004 DODGE 2G1115SL2E9275686, CATED ROUTES ROMEO
cuits and gravy. He loved 1GMDU23L56D217063 1FMCU04142KC02234 1B3EL46X14N288517, 2008 CHEVROLET AND WAYNE DISPATCH,
listening to music, watch- Creditors of the decedent 2009 FORD 2003 CHEVROLET 2009 DODGE 2G1WB58K081318555, CALL KIRT 586-752-4529
ing football and playing the are notified that all claims 1FTPX14VX9FA52509 1GCEC14T93Z163351 3D4GG47B89T604374, 2009 CHEVROLET EXT 1032
video game Black Ops. against the estate will be 2012 NISS 2009 DODGE 2003 FORD 1G1AT18H997253987,
The most important things forever barred unless pre- 3N1AB6AP4CL707044 1B3LC46B69N561082 1FMYU93143KB01322, 2015 CHRYSLER Miscellaneous
in his life were spending sented to Ali Hamad, per- 2004 TOYT 2006 CHEVROLET 2003 FORD 1C3CCCDGXFN632226, Eliminate gutter cleaning
time with his son, family sonal representative, or to JTEHD20V240006849 2CNDL23F466155960 1FAFP36333W180963, 2001 CHRYSLER forever! LeafFilter, the most
and cat Nala. both the probate court at 2003 CHEV 1998 FORD 2000 FORD 3C8FY4BB81T577810, advanced debris-blocking
1637 Copeland Cir, 1G1JC52F937301834 2FMZA5145WBD41187 1FTZF172XYNC05570, 2015 CHRYSLER gutter protection. Schedule
Cameron is survived by: Canton, MI 48187 and the 2014 CHEV 1997 GMC 2001 GMC 1C3CCCAB0FN652851, a FREE LeafFilter estimate
his seven-year-old son personal representative 1G1JC5SG4E4145165 1GTCS1949VK503928 1GKDT13W412142778, 2000 DODGE today. 15% off Entire
Ethan Ludwig; father Sean within 4 months after the 2012 FORD 1995 FORD 2001 HONDA 1B3EJ46X3YN146763, Purchase. 10% Senior &
Ludwig; siblings, Carrinne date of publication of this 1FAHP3F21CL142892 1ZVLT20A6S5149833 1HGCF86611A085675, 2007 DODGE Military Discounts. Call 1-
Mullins, Cain (Diane notice. 1997 BMW 1997 SATURN 2004 JAGUAR 2D8GP44L07R330308, 866-495-1709
Tackett) Mullins and WBADE6326VBW54447 1G8ZK8277VZ333061 SAJEA71C74SG01294, 2007 DODGE
Dakota Mills; niece Harper; 07/21/2021 2013 CHRY 1997 FORD 2008 LINCOLN 1B3HB78K77D315782, Wanted to Buy or Trade
paternal grandparents, 1C3CCBCG3DN618046 1FTDX18W0VKD30521 3LNHM26T18R609982, 2010 FORD FREON WANTED: We pay
Thomas Ludwig and Kevin R. Sackrider P77645 2004 FORD 2001 FORD 2002 MERCURY 3FAHP0HA1AR318020, $$$ for cylinders and cans.
Margaret Kreyling; mater- 208 W. Michigan Ave. 1FTZR45E54PA08682 2FAFP71W11X200461 4M2ZU86K82ZJ40227, 2009 FORD R12 R500 R11 R113 R114.
nal grandparents Marlene Marshall, MI 49068 2011 KIA 2007 MAZDA 2002 MERCURY 1FMCU94G49KB56049, Convenient. Certified
Mullins and Dan Menna (269)781-9090 KNAGM4AD7B5004612 JM3ER293970149108 1MEFM50U22A624473, 2006 GMC Professionals. Call 312-
and maternal grandparents 2011 CHEV 2002 FORD 2000 OLDSMOBILE 1GKDT13SX62217214, 291-9169 or visit
Mike and Peggy Mullins; Ali Hamad 2G1WG5EK0B1160201 1FTNS24202HA28831 1G3NK52T0YC434885, 2009 JEEP RefrigerantFinders.com
his best friend Frank 1637 Copeland Cir. 2002 LEXS 2000 PONTIAC 2009 SATURN 1J4FT47B59D114494,
Dhans; and many loving Canton, MI 48187 JTHBF30G025035972 1G2WJ52JXYF227655 1G8ZS57B59F140572, 1998 MERCURY
aunts, uncles and cousins. 2006 HYUN 2001 PLYMOUTH 2006 TOYOTA 4M2ZV1116WDJ14134, Need a job?
5NPEU46FX6H007742 1P3ES46C21D299705 4T1BK36B66U138233, 2006 MERCURY Looking to buy?
He was preceded in death 2002 BMW 1992 MERCURY 2003 TOYOTA 3MEHM08166R657817,
by his mother Sarah Call 734-467-1900 WBAEU33442PF56977 2MECM75W9NX602975 4T1BE32K73U125998, 2004 NISSAN Looking to sell?
Mullins, cousin Lil Bo to place your classified ad 2010 ACUR 2003 PONTIAC 2004 TOYOTA 5N1BV28U44N318687, Need to rent?
Malone and uncle Big Bo or email 2HNYD2H60AH528432 3G7DA03E03S525125 4T1BA32K54U026559 2003 NISSAN Find it fast in
Malone. 1N4BL11E33C325735,
ads@journalgroup.com. 1999 PONTIAC The Eagle’s Classifieds.