Press Release | Office of the Mayor | This Week in Westland : March 9, 2019

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

March 9, 2019 - March 17, 2019

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:

Board of Reviews

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals by appointment only on:

Monday, March 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The board will also be in session on Wednesday, March 13 from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. for mailed in appeals only.

For more information or to make an appointment please contact the assessing office at: (734)467-3160.

City Council

The Westland City Council will hold a study session regarding Taylor Towers Refinancing on Monday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

The CDCAC will meet on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey St.

Tax Increment Finance Authority

The monthly meeting of TIFA takes place on Tuesday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westland Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.

Blood Pressure Screening - Stop by the Westland Friendship Center for a free blood pressure screening on Wednesday, March 13. Blood Pressure Checks are done on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. by the Westland Fire Department. It's an excellent way to keep track of your blood pressure. Knowing there is a problem is half the battle - so keep on top of these important readings. The Friendship Center is located at 1119 Newburgh Rd.

PI Day - National PI Day is Thursday, March 14. In celebration the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center is hosting a fun filled afternoon of celebrating the number that never ends. The event takes place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It includes STEM learning, Robotics Demonstrations, Virtual Reality, 3D Printin, Hydroponice, PI- Related snacks, and Free school supply giveaways. The event is FREE of charge. The JBCVC is located at 32150 Dorsey St.

Hockey Night in Westland - Mayor William R. Wild, along with his Westland Wild Wings, are once again getting ready to lace up their skates to challenge the Detroit Red Wing Alumni in the 10th Annual Hockey Night in Westland charity event. The event will be held on Friday, March 15 at the Mike Modano Ice Arena located at 6210 N. Wildwood St. in Westland. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. our very own Westland Hockey Association Mini-Mites and Mites will take the ice to show off their skills. The alumni pre-game fun will start at 7:00 p.m. and the puck drop will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. (Kids 5 and under are free). Tickets are available for purchase at the Mayor's office, the Mike Modano Ice arena and online at https://westland.ticketleap.com/2019-hockey-night/details

2019 Health and Business Expo - The Westland Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2019 Health and Business Expo on Saturday, March 16 at the Westland Shopping Center located at 35300 Warren Rd. This expo features businesses, health care providers and non-profit organizations and takes place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Chamber at (734)326-7222.

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.