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Nicholson Appointed to Disability Concerns Committee

Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild has appointed Westland resident Don Nicholson to serve on the Disability Concerns Committee. Nicholson will serve a three year term expiring in October 2017.

Nicholson was once the District Manager for Hi-Tec One Hour Photo, the first one hour photo lab at the Westland Mall and only the second in the entire state. Nicholson has also helped organize community events such as the All-American Cruise and Cruisin' Hines Drive. He is also the founder and organizer for Autos for Autism.

An active member of the Westland Community, Nicholson also serves as a Board Member of the Westland Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of Nankin Mills, and was a past Building Board Member for the Western Wayne Skill Center.

"I am excited to welcome Don Nicholson to the Disability Concerns Committee and I am confident he will excel in this role," said Mayor Wild, "His experience and track-record of community service will make him a valuable asset to the group."

The Disability Concerns Committee's aims to research, educate, encourage and promote community involvement in the acknowledgement of the needs and concerns of disabled citizens. To further these principles, they seek to promote community awareness and accessibility for everyone.

The Committee meets on the third Monday of every month at the Friendship Center at 5:30 pm. The Friendship Center is located 1119 Newburgh Rd, and the Committee's next meeting is Monday, October 20.

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".