City Approves Re-Appointments & Appointments on the Planning Commission and DDA

Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce that on Monday, July 1^st, 2013, members of the Westland City Council unanimously confirmed the re-appointments of Mr. Sam Durante and Mr. Robert Dunajski to the Westland Planning Commission. Mr. Durante's term will expire on July 7, 2016 and Mr. Dunajski's term will expire on July 20, 2016.

The Planning Commission is a recommending body that usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Their recommendations are provided to City Council to aid in their decision-making process regarding reviewing and planning public improvements and providing zoning and Zoning Ordinance information and guidance to assist in the enforcement of Zoning Ordinance requirements.

Council Members also approved the appointment of Mr. Mo Elfakir who now joins the Downtown Development Authority, a term that will expire on July 18, 2018. Mr. Elfakir is the operator of Westland's Biggby Coffee shop.

The Westland Downtown Development Authority works to attract new desirable commercial, office and entertainment development to the city and encourages opportunities for new development as a means of enhancing business activities and preventing deterioration.

"It is a pleasure to welcome new faces and reappoint members who continue their willingness to serve on Westland's Boards and Commissions," stated Mayor Wild. "Having members with experience and members with new ideas is a great combination for tremendous success."

Bob Dunajski Sam Durante Mo Elfakir

Planning Commission Planning Commission DDA

For more information, contact Shannon Ackron, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".