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Mayor Makes Slate of Reappointments Confirmed by City Council

Westland, MI - The Westland City Council had a full slate of reappointments to confirm on its agenda for the Monday, August 4 meeting. Stanley Brantley was reappointed to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Ernie Keast to the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA), and David Rappaport and Ken Sharp were both reappointed to the Planning Commission.

Stanley Brantley has served on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for six of his nine years living in Westland, and is the owner of Brantley Development in Westland. Brantley played an integral role in the approval of the Brownfield plans for both the MJR Theatre and Tim Hortons at the corner of Wayne and Warren roads.

Ernie Keast has served on the LDFA since its inception, and has lived in Westland for 40 years. Keast formerly served as the City's Water and Sewer Superintendent for 24 years. Keast also helped gain approval for the Newburgh and Cherry Hill intersection expansion currently underway.

The Brownfield Authority facilitates the redevelopment of brownfield sites throughout Westland for business and property owners. The LDFA aims to encourage local development to prevent conditions of unemployment and to promote economic growth.

Ken Sharp currently serves as the Chair of the Planning Commission, and has held a seat on the commission for eighteen years. Sharp has called Westland home for 60 years and is active in the local Lions club.

David Rappaport was appointed to fill an unexpected vacancy last year, and has now been appointed to a full three year term. Rappaport has lived in Westland for over 20 years and is a local attorney.

The Planning Commission handles zoning, land use, and hears ordinance enforcement issues for the City.

"The citizens who serve on our City's Boards and Commissions are valuable public servants for our community," said Mayor Wild. "I look forward to all the appointees' continued dedication and service to Westland."

Stanley Brantley Ernie Keast

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LDFA

Ken Sharp David Rappaport

Planning Commission Planning Commission

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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".