Press Release | Office of the Mayor | REVISED - This Week in Westland : November 2, 2018

For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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This Week in Westland
November 2, 2018 - November 11, 2018

City Centre Public Design Reveal Event - Join us at the Westland Mall, located at 35000 Warren Rd. on Saturday, November 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a public presentation and design reveal of the ideas generated throughout the three days of visioning sessions. The basis for the action plan will be presented and refreshments will be served. The event will take place in the center of the mall, outside of the store "Windsor." Those interested in obtaining information or providing ideas can e-mail their comments directly to Westland's Director of Economic Development, Charles House, at [email protected]

Inspire Theater Presents: ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical - It's every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. For tickets and more information visit https://inspiretheatre.ticketleap.com/addams-familythe-musical/details

Scheduled Upcoming Civic Meetings - Residents are invited to attend the upcoming City meetings. Below is a list of the meetings with their date, time and location:

City Council

There will be a study session on Monday, November 5 regarding the City's MERS defined benefit plan and OPEB health care plan at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.
The regular meeting of the city council will meet on Monday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

City Offices Closed for General Election - Tuesday, November 6 is the very important day when we have the chance to cast our vote in the General Election. All city offices will be closed, including the 18th District Court. Trash and Recycling pick up will not be affected. If you are unsure about the location of your voting precinct or would like to view your ballot before going to the polls, you can do so at www.cityofwestland.com. Your vote is your voice, so be sure to make yourself heard in this historical presidential election.

Family Resource Center Buffet Lunch Fundraiser - On Thursday, November 8 there will be a Buffet Lunch at the William D. Ford Career Technical Center, located at 36455 Marquette Rd. The event will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and the cost is a minimum donation of $10/person. Proceeds will be used to assist students in need attending Wayne Westland Community Schools through their Family Resource Center.

Veterans Day - Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11. That is the day that has been set aside since 1919 as a day to honor and pay respect to veterans who served in our armed forces. On Veterans Day, the Westland Veterans Association will hold a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Garden. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend as residents, government officials, and most importantly, America's Veterans and their families gather to commemorate the occasion. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Garden behind the Westland Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.

City Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day - In observance of the federal holiday, all city offices, including the 18th District Court will be closed on Monday, November 12. Trash and recycling pickup will not be affected. Once again, the Wayne-Ford Civic League will be partnering with local elected officials to ensure veterans in need and active duty families have a proper holiday meal. If you know a Westland Veteran, have them call the Mayor's Office to register for their meal. Meals will be dispersed Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Wayne Ford Civic League. Those looking to participate must register by Thursday, November 14. Participants can choose between Turkey (16-20 lb) or Ham (10-12 lb) and all meals will include stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, and heat & serve rolls for a family of 6-8 people.

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.