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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Mayor stresses progress in State of the City

Westland Mayor Michael P. the creation of the first emer-
Londeau used his first State of ” gency response team, as well as
the City address to honor three a Citizen Emergency Response
residents for their outstanding As you can see, we've Team to assist when the city
commitment to improving the been taking care of business. encounters power outages,
quality of life in the city. floods, and any other emer-
Londeau honored former But…you ain't seen nothing yet! gency.
Mayor William R. Wild for his Londeau noted the reopen-
past work as the leader of the ing of the pond in Central City
city and his continued involve- Park, with a brand new walking
ment in community efforts. He path for residents and the open-
also recognized the dedication budget that preserves a “rainy The launch of the ing of the Mission to Mars
and accomplishments of City day” fund balance of nearly $6.5 Neighborhood Makeover 2.0 playscape at Central City Park,
Clerk Richard LeBlanc and the million with no tax increases Program which invested $5 mil- a finalist for the coveted
work of Senior Resources and the saving of millions of lion in replacement of deficient Michigan Municipal League
Director Barbara Marcum, not- dollars in pension fund contri- and hazardous sidewalks, at no Community Excellence Award.
ing that each of them has con- butions with the receipt of a additional cost to homeowners He reminded the audience
tributed greatly to the improve- grant in the amount of $26 mil- was also lauded by Londeau. of the acceleration of the
ment of the community. lion from the State of Michigan He noted that the Commercial Revitalization
More than 350 individuals Department of Treasury. Neighborhood Makeover Program to demolish long Michael Londeau
attended the address at the In addition, Londeau Program also includes the blighted properties and encour-
Senior Friendship Center last reminded the audience of the launch of a pilot speed bump age new development at those “As you can see, we've been
week and applauded the com- upgrades to the police station program to confront the rise of sites and the creation of a pub- taking care of business,”
munity honorees. and fleet of vehicles and the dangerous driving in city neigh- lic green space and catalyst for Londeau said in closing.
Londeau spoke to the crowd addition of firefighters to the borhoods. redevelopment in the “Annex at “But…you ain't seen nothing
reminding them of the accom- department. He said a $5.7 mil- The popular leaf-pickup pro- Nankin,” located next to the yet!'”
plishments in the city during lion SAFER grant would fund gram was revived in the com- Westland Shopping Center. That For more information about
the past year. He noted the the increased department with munity at no additional cost to space is set to open next spring any of the programs, call (734)
approval of the balanced 3-year no matching funds from the city. residents, he said, along with he told the assembled crowd. 467-3200.

Jellybean who must come to court to discuss diffi- Veterans holiday meals available

cult facts,” Buchholtz said.
Jellybean is a service dog, she is not
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an office therapy dog, Buchholtz While Halloween pumpkins and mayor@cityofwestland.com.
stressed. decorations are appearing throughout Registration is also available at
the noises and movement associated “The biggest difference is that a serv- the community, Wayne and Westland Rhaesa's office, (734) 722-2000 or email:
with being in court. ice dog is present only for victims and officials have Thanksgiving on their JRhaesa@cityofwayne.com.
Buchholtz continues Jellybean's witnesses of crime. She is a working dog, minds. Registration forms are also available at
training twice a week. Jellybean has not and our staff is trained to respect her Westland Mayor Michael Londeau, the Westland City Hall greeter station.
yet been involved in a trial but has role in the office,” Buchholtz added. Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa and Wayne Applications must be submitted no
attended several pretrial interviews “I have wanted to have a canine advo- Ford Civic League President Vic Barra later than noon Wednesday, Nov. 15 to
with victims of all ages. She has been cate for years, but several things must are already planning the 10th Annual receive a complete holiday meal, "com-
present in interviews with child victims, come together for this to happen. I am Holiday Meals for Wayne-Westland vet- pliments of a grateful community," offi-
adult victims of sexual assault, domestic so pleased that Mark and Jamie have erans, surviving spouses, and families cials said.
violence, and is requested for witnesses shown such commitment and dedica- of active duty service members. Veterans and/or their families can
of homicides. She does not need to be tion to provide our crime victims with Registration for the free meals is pick up the free meals from 10 a.m.
present in the courtroom to be a benefit an exceptional new advocate. already being accepted and suggested, until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at Wayne
to victims and witnesses, Buchholtz Jellybean's contribution has already officials said. Registration is available Ford Civic League 1645 N. Wayne Road
explained. been invaluable. She is helping to online at: in Westland. Pre-registration for the
“The effect Jellybean has on nervous soothe children and adults who are https://www.cityofwestland.com/.../Holid meals is required.
or vulnerable victims really needs to be faced with a difficult and unusual situa- ay-Meals-for... or contact Londeau's For more information, call (734) 728-
seen to be believed. She has a calming tion. We look forward to her service for office, (734) 467-3200 or email: 5010.
effect on nervous children and adults years to come,” Worthy said.