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Public ‘Think Tank’ session planned next week

The next step into the future in Romulus, is key to planning Community members are
of Romulus will begin with a the future goals of the city. ” asked to register to participate
think tank workshop for the pub- Refreshments and registration We hope everyone will participate at: https://lab2.future-
lic next Wednesday and will take place between 5 and in this very important Think-Tank.” iq.com/vision-romulus/ or with
Thursday. 5:30 p.m. the mayor's office at (734) 942-
The Think-Tank process will “This visioning process pro- 7571. The deadline to register is
help define a broad vision, val- vides an opportunity for us to Think-Tank.” and lead facilitator for the Monday, Sept.19. It is preferable
ues, goals and potential direc- hear directly from community “The input from the Romulus process. He noted that, “Future for community members to
tions for Romulus looking out to members and help create a community has been fantastic to iQ has used scenario-planning attend both sessions as the first
2030. It is a highly participatory shared vision for our future look- date with so many thoughtful via Think-Tanks across the U.S. session informs the second ses-
process that will produce a pre- ing out to 2030,” said Romulus responses to the community sur- and in Europe and Australia for sion, organizers said.
ferred future scenario for Mayor Robert A. McCraight. vey. This in-person Think-Tank is well over a decade.” Read more about the project,
Romulus, validated by the Think- “Vision Romulus - Our the next step in the process, The Think-Tank workshop will sign up for information and learn
Tank participants, officials said. Community, Our Future aims to where we will be asking commu- be followed by another extensive about the extensive community
Organizers said this scenario- give residents of all ages a collec- nity members to work together to survey and focus group sessions engagement events coming up at
planning workshop set for 5:30 tive voice in shaping the future of formulate four plausible future in November. The Romulus the Vision Romulus - Our
until 9 p.m. at the Romulus Romulus. We hope everyone will scenarios for Romulus,” said Community Vision Plan will be Community, Our Future website
Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins St. participate in this very important David Beurle, CEO of Future iQ presented in January 2023. at the address above.
Local Comcast cable executive will retire after 40 years

Maria Holmes ended her four- for national community impact experiences as much joy in
decade career in the telecommu- ” initiatives with these local part- retirement as she brought to oth-
nications industry last month as ners. ers during her service for the
she announced her retirement as Holmes will continue Former Michigan Gov. Rick State of Michigan.”
the director of Community Snyder appointed Holmes to the Holmes will continue her vol-
Impact for the Comcast her volunteer service Michigan Community Service unteer service in the community
Heartland Region. in the community. Commission in 2015, and she including contributing to
Holmes, of Belleville, was served two, three-year terms Washtenaw Literacy, Per Scholas
charged with facilitating the con- helping lead the state agency on (Detroit), Detroit Connect313,
nection of corporate and non- volunteerism. Habitat for Humanity of
profit resources to help many in “Maria was not only a wonder- Macomb, Women in Cable and
the community enhance their named as community affairs and ful person to work with, but she Telecommunications (WICT),
quality of life, according to a pre- program director where she led was also a tremendous advocate National Association for Multi-
pared statement. the operations of two production for service and volunteerism ethnicity in Communications
“Maria is one of the most dedi- studios that served nine counties. both in her role as a commission- (NAMIC), as well as working with
cated employees I have had the Since 1996, Holmes has er and her position at Comcast,” seniors, youth and many others.
pleasure of working with at served in various external affairs said Michigan Community Holmes' involvement at
Comcast,” said Craig D'Agostini, leadership roles for Media One Service Commission Executive Abundant Harvest Church of
vice president of External Affairs and Comcast, including serving Director Ginna Holmes (no rela- Belleville will also remain a per-
for the Comcast Heartland as a government affairs liaison tion). “She served as an incredi- sonal priority.
Region. “Her passion for commu- for the cable industry for more ble positive force who inspired “The most fulfilling aspect of
nity impact has been a tremen- than 10 years. all she worked with to do more, my career is knowing that my Maria Holmes
dous asset to this company and In these positions, she negoti- to care more, and to give more. work made a tangible difference
the communities we serve.” ated contracts, developed and Maria brought a deep under- in the lives of so many people - Holmes in a prepared statement.
Holmes began her career in facilitated programs, as well as standing of the importance of from youth at the Boys and Girls “Moving forward, my goal is to
1983 as a programming executive fostered long-term relationships this work and a desire to bring Clubs in Michigan and Indiana to continue positively impacting the
producer at Omnicom Cable in with more than 300 nonprofit forth solutions to community the older adults at the St. Patrick lives of people around me any
Canton Township. She was soon organizations delivering results challenges. It is our hope that she Senior Center in Detroit,” said way I can.”
Romulus witches are wanted

Romulus Goodfellows are hosting a West Huron River Dr. Witch attire is highly
Witches Night Out in the community as an recommended.
effort to help fund the annual No Child The cost for the event is $30 per witch.
Without A Christmas campaign. For tickets or information, call (734) 322-
The event is set for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 7680 or access romulusgoodfellows
Oct. 27 at the Romulus VFW Post 78, 39270 @gmail.com.

CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following
public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111
Wayne Road to consider the following petitions:

1. TEMP-2021-003; Sheraton Hotel requesting reconsideration of temporary use approval in
accordance with Section 22.03(e), Temporary Uses and Buildings of the Zoning Ordinance to
allow 172 of the 539 parking spaces on the property to be temporarily used for park & fly
parking spaces. The subject property is zoned RC, Regional Center and is located at 8000
Merriman (Parcel ID #80-037-99-0028-710).
Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during reg-
ular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are
encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written com-
ments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning
Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.

Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
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