For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Hundreds Come Out to Dedicate the New City Hall

The 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of more than 84,000 people has a new City Hall.

Dedicated on October 27, hundreds of people packed the entrance for the ceremony that included a message from the Mayor.

Speaking at the New City Hall dedication ceremony, Mayor Bill Wild said, "People often ask me what is my proudest moment as Mayor and I can honestly say this is my proudest moment. This building is long over due. This building, in the heart of our Shop and Dine district, is a game changer for the city."

Meanwhile, Bishop Luke McClendon from Christ Temple Apostolic Church, a 35-year Westland resident said, "No disrespect to previous Mayors but the past seven years with Mayor Wild has been the best years we have lived here in Westland. Congratulation to you Mayor and your staff on the beautiful completion of this edifice."

Resident Ashe' Lewis sang "America the Beautiful" prior to Westland Police transporting the flag from the old building to the new site.

"Inside every community are these hidden gems, residents with enormous talent, and I want to thank Ashe for sharing her talent with us," said Wild.

The New City Hall �-- located on Warren Road in the city's "Shop and Dine" district -- is a 64,000 square foot facility.

The building enabled the city to consolidate departments under one roof:

Mayor's Office

Clerk's Office

Assessing Department

Building Department

Department of Public Service

Economic Development Department

Finance Department

Information Technology Department

Planning Department

WLND, the City's Cable TV Studio

Youth Assistance Department

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".