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Governor names local attorney to Civil Rights Commission

Richard Corriveau of ” Section 29, the State Constitution
Northville has been appointed to Corriveau was appointed to represent directs the Commission to inves-
the Michigan Civil Rights tigate alleged discrimination
Commission, by Gov. Gretchen democrats for a term commencing against any person because of
Whitmer. Jan. 1, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024. religion, race, color or national
Corriveau is a trial attorney origin, and to "secure the equal
and the president of Richard J. protection of such civil rights
Corriveau Law, P.C. without such discrimination."
He is a veteran of the United the University of Detroit Law sion was Anupama Kosaraju, of Public Acts 453 and 220 of
States military and previously School. Franklin and Gloria E. Lara, of 1976 and subsequent amend-
worked as a public school Corriveau was appointed to Grand Rapids. ments have added sex, age, mari-
teacher and an adjunct professor. represent democrats for a term The Michigan Civil Rights tal status, height, weight, arrest
He holds a bachelor of arts commencing Jan. 1, 2021 and Commission was created by the record, and physical and mental
degree in English from Michigan expiring Dec. 31, 2024. Michigan Constitution of 1963 to disabilities to the original four
State University, a master of arts He succeeds Jeffrey Sakwa carry out the guarantees against protected categories.
in education and psychology whose term expires December discrimination articulated in The appointments are subject
from the University of Michigan, 31, 2020. Article I, Section 2. to the advice and consent of the
and a Juris Doctor degree from Also appointed to the commis- As further stated in Article V, Senate. Richard Corriveau
Westland Finance Department now open for bill payments

The City of Westland (including trash collection). ponements, visit www.city-
Finance Department has ” The Jefferson Barns ofwestland.com
reopened to the public for tax Finance staff members Community Vitality Center, Residents are encouraged
and water bill payment servic- will be available during the Friendship Senior Center to utilize the city online servic-
es. Finance staff members will and the Mike Modano Ice es at www.cityofwestland.com
be available during normal normal hours of operation Arena remain closed to the during this time as well as the
hours of operation to process to process in-person payments. public. drop boxes located in front of
in-person payments. The Westland Public city hall to drop off payments
Other city hall business will Library will remain open with and paperwork which will
be permitted by appointment ning offices. land.com. limited capacity and the 18th continue to be checked daily.
only. Residents can locate con- Essential government serv- District Court will remain Public meetings, including
This includes the assessing, tact information to schedule ices that continue unaffected open. For the most current meetings of the Westland City
building, clerk, housing and an appointment with specific include public safety, utilities, information and updates on Council will be conducted vir-
Westland CARES and plan- departments www.cityofwest- animal control and sanitation other city closures and post- tually, officials said.
State and local Inkster leaders provide coats for children and seniors

State Rep. Jewell Jones (D- ing to give back to the communi- Giveaway because I truly believe Harrington. “God blessed me who may be going through
Inkster) partnered with local ty that raised you. But what in the spirit of 'Paying It with the opportunity to give back unique challenges of their own,”
leaders to provide winter coats makes this so sweet is that we've Forward'. As a leader in the com- to the community after a long said Davis Jr. “My goal is to make
for children and seniors in need opened up the borders to wel- munity, I feel an obligation to journey, which included a a difference in a child's life, and
last week. He was joined by come youth and seniors from any inspire others especially young wrongful conviction. I want to if simply providing them with a
Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly, community. This is what it people by setting a positive help give people opportunities coat gives them one less thing
Justice Group CEO Kevin means to give back.” example. It is truly a blessing to that I didn't have, and the feeling that they have to worry about,
Harrington, and “The COVID-19 pandemic reach a point where you can give of helping someone improve I'm willing to stand up and do my
Adam Davis Jr. presents unique challenges to all back and make a difference in their situation brings a special part for the community.”
“I commend Brothers Kevin of us and we must make sacri- other peoples' lives.” type of joy.” During this event at the
Harrington and Adam Davis, as fices and contribute to others “It's just truly a blessing for “I was born and raised in the Inkster Recreational Complex,
well as the many sponsors for whenever we can,” said the community to come together Inkster area, and after my father Jones and his partners were able
bringing this to my hometown,” Wimberly. “It warms my heart to to make sure people can receive was murdered 33 years ago, I to provide thousands of children
said Jones. “It's a beautiful feel- sponsor the Inkster Coat the help that they need,” said was inspired to help children and seniors with coats.