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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Mayor Appoints New Deputy Mayor

Westland, MI - Westland Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce the appointment of Thelma Kubitskey as Deputy Mayor. Kubitskey, who has served as Westland's Budget Director since October 2012, will start her new position on Monday, September 15.

Kubitskey will replace Jade Smith who has accepted a position as the City Administrator with the City of Milan. As Deputy Mayor, Kubitskey will serve as Mayor Wild's Chief of Staff and oversee the Mayor's appointed staff.

"Jade Smith has been a tremendous asset to this City since he began with us as the City Controller in December of 2007. Jade is a very talented individual and we wish him the best in all of his future endeavors," Mayor Wild said.

Kubitskey possesses a B.S. degree from Madonna University and retired from Northville Township after 32 years. There, she worked as the Assistant Township Manager/Finance Director. She has an extensive municipal finance background including completion of capital improvement projects such as construction of a new township call.

Her previous experience has prepared her for successful work on many projects with the City of Westland, including the new city hall and new fire station projects. As the Budget Director, she also aided in making Westland the only city in Wayne County with a 3-year balanced budget and helped build a $5.5 million rainy day find.

"Thelma Kubitskey has played an integral role in many of the key projects we are currently working on within the City of Westland. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and her familiarity with the staff and her level of professionalism made her an excellent choice to assume the role of Deputy Mayor," Stated Mayor Wild.

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".