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Traquis Edwards Appointed to Westland's Parks and Recreation Advisory Council

Westland, MI - Ms. Traquis Edwards was appointed to Westland's Parks and Recreation Advisory Council by Mayor William Wild and approved by the Westland City Council on Monday, November 18, 2013.

A Michigan native, the mother of two teenage Wayne-Westland school students has proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 7 � years. Ms. Edwards returned home from service in 2005 and she moved to Woodhaven. There, she drove a school bus for the Brownstown-Woodhaven School District. After a few years she moved her family to the City of Westland, and became involved in the community through the Norwayne Community Watch.

"Ms. Edwards is a proud resident of Norwayne, Westland's oldest neighborhood, and will be a strong advocate as we work to revitalize the Norwayne community and attract new homeowners," said Mayor William Wild.

The Park and Recreation Advisory Council consists of seven-members. The role of the Council is to review plans and specifications for work undertaken in City parks and to volunteer for programs provided by the City's Recreation Department.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, 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".