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Westland Mayor Joins UAW to Give out Turkeys in a Neighborhood with a High Unemployment Rate
Westland, MI - On Tuesday November 26, Westland Mayor Bill Wild will team up with UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles and Councilman Bill Johnson to give out 200 Turkeys to families in need at the Dorsey Center in Westland from 12 to 1 p.m

"The UAW applauds the City's efforts to revitalize the neighborhood hardest hit by the recent recession and are glad to give back to families that are in the greatest need this holiday season, stated President Settles"

Built 60 years ago for workers in the willow run bomber plant, Norwayne just received historical status from the state.

"We are grateful for Mr. Settles' generosity this Thanksgiving as he comes to Westland in a charitable spirit to help a neighborhood in most need," said Mayor Wild. "Norwayne is Westland's oldest neighborhood and has the city's highest unemployment rate.

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".  


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