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Shapero and Harlow Reappointed to DDA

Westland, MI - On Monday, March 3 Arnold Shapero and Margaret Harlow were reappointed by Mayor William Wild to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) at the Westland City Council meeting.

Both Harlow and Shapero have served on the DDA since 1998, and their terms were renewed for four years. Harlow will continue to serve as the DDA Chairperson, a position which she held previously.

Arnold Shapero

"Mr. Shapero and Ms. Harlow have been great assets on the Downtown Development Authority, and I look forward to their continued success at enhancing Westland business and economic development," said Mayor Wild. "The DDA does great work for the City, and I am happy that both of them will continue their service."

Harlow is the owner of Harlow Tire, a family owned auto service shop in Westland that has been in business and serving the community since 1965. Shapero owns Marquette House, an assisted living and Alzheimer's memory care unit in Westland. Marquette House opened in 1997 and serves 100 seniors in the community.

The DDA is an eleven member board appointed by the mayor. It's mission is to bring about the redevelopment of the DDA District by aggressively assisting existing business and recruiting new business opportunities. Residents can learn more about the group and their work on the City website at, www.cityofwestland.com/business/dda.html.

Margaret Harlow

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".