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Mayor's ‘One Romulus’ meeting set for Aug. 17.

Romulus city officials will be Aug.17 at Romulus City Hall, the city has several free events
hosting “One Romulus” commu- 11111 Wayne Road ” planned for the summer where
nity meetings, a listening tour “When I was campaigning We want our residents to feel residents can mingle with their
that provides residents the across Romulus, I repeatedly comfortable sharing their ideas. neighbors, including Sounds in
opportunity to speak with Mayor heard community members Downtown, a live concert series
Robert McCraight, elected offi- express a desire to meet face-to- from 7 until 9 p.m. every second
cials, public safety leaders and face with their elected officials,” and fourth Friday and Movies the
neighbors. McCraight said. “The 'One update on the latest city news continued. “We want our resi- in Park every third Friday.
Launched as part of a continu- Romulus' community meetings and announcements, which will dents to feel comfortable sharing For more information about
ing effort to foster collaboration will provide this invaluable face- then be followed by a question their ideas, and we encourage upcoming events in Romulus,
among residents and city leaders, time while sparking partnerships and answer session and network- them to come prepared for an view the Community Calendar
the “One Romulus” community and collaborations that will ing. engaging and constructive con- on the city website or visit the
meetings will occur throughout strengthen our city.” “These meetings won't be one- versation.” City of Romulus and Romulus
the summer at 6 p.m. in selected To open each meeting, sided with me doing all of the In addition to the “One Downtown Development
locations including Wednesday, McCraight will provide an talking at residents,” McCraight Romulus” community meetings, Authority Facebook pages.
No action is taken on demand for trustees’ resignations

Sumpter Township trustees including the township attorney business session. So make no mis-
took no action on a demand to and the township police chief ” take, I don't apologize for asking
resign their positions immediately immediately,” Barrington said. Your comments were out of order somebody to be quiet while the
during the July 26 meeting by an The board members, by a and at an inappropriate time. board is in session.”
“elected precinct delegate.” unanimous vote, adopted Roberts Morgan said other residents
Ronald Barrington told the Rules of Order, the uniform code had spoken during past board
board members that during the of meeting procedures some time meeting without being cautioned
meeting July 12, they had violated ago, and conduct meetings under believe that all residents have a “You attempted to speak while or “shut down.” Officials remind-
his rights guaranteed under the those rules. right to speak.” the board was in session and were ed her that those individuals were
First Amendment to the constitu- Trustee Peggy Morgan attempt- Trustee Matt Oddy, however, out of order,” he said. “I don't apol- authorized to speak by the chair of
tion by refusing to allow him to ed to placate Barrington and apol- said he wanted to make it very ogize. Your comments were out of the meeting and had not violated
make comments during the pro- ogize “for you being told no.” She clear that he did not and would order and at an inappropriate the adopted rules of meeting con-
ceedings. said she didn't agree with the rul- not apologize for conducting the time,” he told Barrington. duct.
“Consequently, I am demand- ing by Supervisor Tim Bowman meeting as prescribed in the stan- “Your comments came while No resignations have yet been
ing this whole board resign, who chairs the meetings. “I dard, accepted procedures. the board was in the middle of submitted.
Board members laud reduction of overdue water bills

Members of the Sumpter rather than many things “not rele- by $232,000. That's huge and some- death of Treasurer James Clark. move on to the General Election
Township Board of Trustees took vant to the business that needs to thing that should be talked about.” Warren, who has lived in Nov. 8 by candidate Sheena
time to acknowledge the perform- take place when we come in here LaPorte reinterated that a reduc- Sumpter since 1958, has earned a Barnes. He received 376 votes
ance of Township Treasurer each week.” LaPorte said he want- tion by that amount of money in master's degree in counseling and while she garnered 446 votes.
Vincent Warren during their meet- ed to take the opportunity to focus one department is something that a baccalaureate degree in liberal Barnes, 62, was appointed as a
ing July 26. on the accomplishments of Warren “should be talked about in a posi- arts. He is employed as a peer trustee in 2018 for a partial term.
Trustee Don La Porte told the who was appointed to the treasur- tive manner.” advocate for veterans at the She has previously sought election
board that he felt that recent board er's position in 2021. “Thank you. You are doing a Department of Veteran Affairs in to the township offices of trustee,
meetings had failed to acknowl- In that time, LaPorte said, “Mr. fantastic job,” he told Warren, who Ann Arbor. clerk and treasurer.
edge many of the positive things Warren and his team in there have was appointed by a unanimous During the primary election last The partial term expires Nov.
taking place in the township reduced the delinquent water bills vote of the trustees following the week, he was defeated in his bid to 20, 2024.

Library with Disabilities Act. Metro Airport is awarded grant
McCraight
presented
Braden with a formal resolu- Metro Airport in Romulus has service is crucial for economic important markets and destina-
FROM PAGE 1 tion approved by members of been awarded $6,578,145 in fed- development, commerce, and tions,” said Peters. “This federal
the city council declaring Aug. eral grant funding for improve- tourism,” said Stabenow. support will help ensure airports
countertop, and outlets for 4 as Library Day in Romulus ments at the facility. The funds “This funding is another criti- throughout the Detroit Metro
patrons to prepare drinks or to applause and cheers from are from the Federal Aviation cal infrastructure investment area can continue transporting
snacks for their groups along those in attendance. Administration grant program, coming to our state and will travelers safely and efficiently
with the new carpeting in the Renovations were funded explained Sen. Debbie Stabenow improve Oakland County and for years to come by making nec-
updated sections extending through the library budget and Sen. Gary Peters. Detroit Metro airports for years essary upgrades to critical infra-
throughout the adult services and taxpayers will not see an Metro airport will receive to come,” she added. Stabenow structure.”
area. increase in taxes to support $5,405,409 to purchase 40 pre- supported the grant application. More information on the
New shelving is now com- the funding of the renovations, conditioned air units and “Michigan airports play a crit- Department of Transportation
pliant with the Americans officials stressed. $1,172,736 to repair taxiways. ical role in keeping communities grant program can be found at
“Having reliable and safe air and businesses connected to http://www.dot.gov/grants.

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