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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Former Wayne mayor seeks

more help for communities

Al Haidous (D-Wayne) said he was Minority-owned businesses included
pleased with a recent report presented those owned by African Americans and
to the Wayne County Commission Arab Americans, as well as a smaller
Economic Development Committee, but number owned by Hispanic Americans
more help for local communities is and Asian Americans.
needed. Haidous said while the numbers
Haidous, a former Wayne mayor who were good news, both in terms of overall
chairs the committee, said the report aid provided and the number of minori-
demonstrated that minority and female- ty-owned and female-owned businesses
owned businesses were major recipi- represented, more must be done in the
ents of grant and loan programs distrib- coming year, especially at the federal
uted through Wayne County to assist level.
small businesses affected by the COVID- “I hope Washington gives us the tools
19 pandemic. we need, in terms of funding, to help
The survey, presented by assistant these people,” Haidous said.
Wayne County Executive Khalil Rahal, Of the $70 million in small business
showed that some $70 million in grants grants and loans, $51.5 million was dis-
and loans were distributed through var- tributed through the Wayne County
ious federal, state and county-supported Back To Work program. An additional
programs to 5,117 businesses. Grants $14.8 million was distributed through
were available during the current year Restart programs administered through
to businesses with fewer than 50 the Michigan Economic Development
employees, loans to those with fewer Corporation, with half of that money Special visitor
than 100. going to Detroit and the rest available to Santa officially arrived in the City of Wayne last week to officially light the city
Of the 4,888 awarded grants, 2,547 all other Wayne County communities. Christmas tree. Welcoming the annual celebrity was Mayor John Rhaesa who
went to minority-owned businesses, An additional $80,000 was distributed presented Santa with the key to the city. The two then traveled to the home of
1,946 to female-owned businesses and through a separate MEDC relief pro- Delisse Smith on Phyllis Street to offer her special thanks for the elaborate holi-
137 to businesses owned by military vet- gram. day lighting at her home which is bringing cheer to the community during the
erans. Rahal noted that some business- The Wayne County Commission pandemic. Photos by Sean Rhaesa
es were represented in several cate- offered another $4.4 million in loans
gories. through a partnership with TCF Bank.
City administrative offices

remain closed in Westland

Westland City Hall and all city admin- continue to be checked daily.
istrative offices will remain closed until Essential government services that
at least next Monday, Dec. 20. will continue include public safety, utili-
The offices are closed in response to ties, animal control, housing and build-
restrictions from the Michigan ing departments, sanitation (including
Department of Health and Human trash collection), and finance.
Services and were closed by officials The extension also includes the tem-
Nov. 17 in response to the State of porary closure of the Jefferson Barns
Michigan “three week pause” which Community Vitality Center, the
required limits on indoor gatherings and Friendship Senior Center and the Mike PLANNING COMMISSION
prohibited in-person work which can be Modano Ice Arena to the public. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
done from home. Administrative Offices The Westland Public Library was NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
will remain operational with a limited closed temporarily but re-opened at a PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE
staff, according to an official statement limited capacity last Monday. The 18th COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
from the city. District Court remains open. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
Residents are encouraged to utilize Westland officials have also cancelled to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access on the following proposed
the city online services at www.city- the annual “Deck the City Hall” holiday amendment to the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
ofwestland.com during this time. event, The event will now take place on TREMONT PLACE (FORMERLY NAMED WELLINGTON ON THE WILLOW) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DIS-
Contact information for city depart- a digital format and will air on WLND. TRICT AMENDMENT - Consider request to amend the Planned Development District as permitted in Section 27.04 of the
ments is also listed on the city website Public meetings, including meetings Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of changing building separation distances, project phasing, approval period, and related
changes on parcel nos.: 049-99-0001-712, 049-99-0001-713, 049-99-0001-714 (1632 Lotz N.), and 049-99-0001-716. Property
and city staff members will be respond- of the Westland City Council will contin- is located south of Ford Road and on the east side of Lotz Road.
ing to emails and voicemails as quickly ue to be conducted virtually. To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
as possible. For the most current information and Township residents; the Canton Township Planning Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:00
There are also two drop boxes located updates on other city closures and post- p.m. by video teleconference in accordance with Michigan law.
in front of city hall for residents to drop ponements, visit www.cityof Public comments may be submitted to patrick.sloan@canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, written com-
off payments and paperwork which will westland.com. ments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton
Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021. The Planning Commission will read comments sub-
mitted within the Rules of the Planning Commission. Members of the public who attend by telephone or video may address the
Shop and Dine under way Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:
Planning Commission during the public hearing period via videoconference.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85371436059
The annual Shop and Dine campaign ing the holiday season and promotes
Or iPhone one-tap:
in Westland is under way, with some Westland as a premier shopping district 1-301-715-8592 (85371436059#) or 1-312-626-6799 (85371436059#)
changes due to the COVID-19 virus. the has “Everything you want. Everything
Or Telephone:
Due to the current pandemic-related you need” for your holiday season shop- 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
events, the awareness campaign has shift- ping list. The Shop and Dine district is
ed to supporting small businesses within anchored by the Westland Shopping Webinar ID: 853 7143 6059
the community and the importance of Center and is surrounded by more than International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbIT17uJZ
shopping local. The city TV commercials 160 shops, restaurants and services. SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
already on the air stress the importance of “Research suggests when you spend Publish: Newspaper - December 17, 2020 CN2144 - 121720 2.5 x 11.675
supporting small businesses facing eco- your money locally, over 68 percent stays
nomic downturn caused by the economic within the local economy,” according to a
impact of the virus, nationwide. Radio ads prepared statement from the city.
will also be heard on the metro area air “Small businesses are the lifeblood of
waves. The campaign also encompasses a our community,” commented Mayor
large digital and social presence as well William R. Wild. “These are the people
as billboards, according to a city that support our athletic teams, donate to
spokesman. our community events and volunteer for
This is the 11th year for the six-week our non-profits. They need our help now
campaign which takes place annually dur- more than ever.”

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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