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Kadi Appointed to Planning Commission

Westland, MI -On Tuesday, February 18, 2014 former City Councilwoman Meriem Kadi was appointed to the Planning Commission at the Westland City Council Meeting.

Kadi served on the Westland City Council for four years from 2010 to December 2013. Kadi also has prior Planning Commission experience, serving from 2003 to 2010, when she was elected to City Council.

She has lived in Westland since 1978, and has been an active resident. Kadi served as President for the Friends of the Westland Public Library for eight years, and was named Westland's "First Citizen of the Year" in 2009.

Kadi currently serves as the Event Chair for the Wayne-Westland Relay for Life, in addition to volunteer work with the Westland Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and Community Foundation.

Kadi also has a background in real-estate, with 20 years of experience and currently works at the National Realty Centers. In addition, she served on the Board of Directors for the Western Wayne - Oakland County Association of Realtors from 2000-2006.

"Meriem Kadi will be a great asset to the Planning Commission," said Mayor William Wild of her appointment. "She has a track record of civic responsibility and leadership, and always has the best interest of Westland and its residents at heart."

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".