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League of Women Voters offers election information

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The League of Women Voters also included. VOTE411.org also mation on candidates in races for
of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights is assists voters in finding their The League of Women Voters all political parties. The site aims
urging voters to prepare for the polling places, hours and learn- to safeguard democracy by driv-
upcoming Aug. 4 primary elec- ing about candidate forums. is a nonpartisan political organization ing voter engagement.
tion and the Nov. 3 general elec- Additional resources for how to that aims to encourage informed The League of Women Voters
tion by visiting VOTE411.org. navigate elections during the is a nonpartisan political organi-
The website, which the COVID-19 pandemic is also and active participation in government... zation that aims to encourage
national League of Women included. informed and active participa-
Voters launched in 2006, serves “VOTE 411 is a great way to tion in government, works to
as a “one-stop-shop” for nonpar- educate yourself about the candi- tus, or to find your polling place. VOTE411.org is also available increase understanding of major
tisan election related informa- dates and races on your ballot! We hope that citizens in our com- in Spanish. The LWV of public policy issues and influ-
tion and responses to relevant It's useful whether you choose to munities and throughout Wayne Michigan hopes to publish paper ences public policy through edu-
questions for federal and state vote absentee or in person. You County will take advantage of voter guides covering statewide cation and advocacy. Learn more
races and ballot proposals. can also use the links on this resource and the opportuni- offices in September. about the Dearborn-Dearborn
Candidate information for some VOTE411 to check your voter reg- ty to vote,” a League of Women VOTE411.org, like the League, Heights league at
local races and proposals are istration and absentee ballot sta- Voters spokesperson said. is nonpartisan and offers infor- www.lwvddh.org
Westland names local businessman to vacant commission seat

Matthew Tyranski has been by the mayor and subject to con- Redevelopment Authority. ing these properties protects the
appointed to the Westland firmation of the city council. The TIFA was established environment, reuses existing
Economic Development Members are appointed to six- pursuant to PA 250 which allows infrastructure, minimizes urban
Corporation/Tax Increment year terms. The EDC promotes, for the establishment of a special sprawl and creates economic
Finance Authority/Brownfield facilitates and implements plans tax district in which revenue opportunities. The Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority Board. and projects that support eco- resulting from increases in the Program uses tax increment
He will complete a term which nomic and business development assessed value of the area con- financing (TIF) to reimburse
expires Nov. 15, 2020. through programs and public taining a new development is Brownfield related costs
Tyranski was named to the improvement projects that cre- diverted from the various taxing incurred while redeveloping con-
board by Westland Mayor ate economic opportunity, pro- jurisdictions and used for financ- taminated, functionally obsolete,
William R. Wild and his appoint- vide entrepreneurial support, ing of public improvements to blighted or historic properties.
ment confirmed by members of and preserve property values, support future development in The authority members meet fol-
the city council. according to a city statement. the district. The TIFA establishes lowing the submission of a
Tyranski is the owner of The EDC reviews tax incentive a development plan and an asso- Brownfield Redevelopment
Olympic Coney Island in the city requests received by the admin- ciated financing plan in order to Plan. The authority promotes
and has been in the community istration and provides a recom- encourage economic develop- and facilitates the revitalization,
for 22 years. He is married with mendation to the city council ment within the district. redevelopment and reuse of
three children and is a graduate members for a consideration at a Brownfield properties are obsolete properties, according to
of Western Michigan University public meeting. Members of the those in which the redevelop- the city.
where he earned a business EDC also make up and serve as ment or reuse of the property “Matthew brings life experi- Matthew Tyranski
degree. the board of directors for the Tax may be complicated by the pres- ences and knowledge to his
The EDC is governed by a Increment Finance Authority ence or perception of contamina- newly-appointed position and I throughout his upcoming term,”
nine-member board appointed (TIFA) and the Brownfield tion. Revitalizing and redevelop- look forward to working with him commented Wild.
City council approves $1,000 bonus for first responders

Members of the Westland City ardous-duty pay in light of the “I've already received a few bonus was unanimous. disbursed by the state on a first-
Council approved a $1,000 bonus current COVID-19 pandemic. The texts from some of the union Mayor William R. Wild said the come, first-served basis.
for both police and fire officers bonus will be a single addition to employees who are thanking us city is pursuing reimbursement Officials said that if the fund-
during the July 20 meeting. the normal salaries paid to the for that,” Councilman Mike from the Michigan Department of ing is not reimbursed by the state,
The funds will be paid to the emergency personnel. The haz- Londeau said at the end of the Treasury under the First the expense would be funding
first responders and public safety ard pay is expected to cost the city meeting. Responder Hazard Pay Premium from the current police and fire
personnel in August as a haz- about $141,000. The vote to approve the $1,000 Program. That reimbursement is budgets.