Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland City Council Reconfirms Planning and Parks and Recreation Directors

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Westland City Council Reconfirms Planning and Parks and Recreation Directors

Westland, MI (January 7, 2020) - The Westland City Council unanimously approved two re- appointments at their January 6th meeting.

Mohamed Ayoub was reappointed to serve as the Planning Director for the term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Ayoub was appointed by Mayor Wild in March of 2019.

"I'm very humbled by the experience and pleased that Mayor Wild and the City Council re-appointed me for another year of service in the All American City," commented Ayoub. "Everyday I'm learning more and more about the City of Westland which allows me to improve the work I do for our community. The Mayor and City Council put together a very strong foundation for the future of Planning before I was hired and while I know there is a lot more to be done, I look forward to working with the Mayor, Council, and the community to advance the City's vision."

The Council also confirmed the reappointment of Kyle Mulligan to serve as the Parks and Recreation Director for a term effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. Mulligan was appointed by Mayor Wild in May of 2019.

"I am beyond excited to continue serving the great City of Westland as your Parks and Recreation Director," commented Mulligan. "I would like to thank the entire City Council, the Mayor and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council for their support and assistance in making Westland a tremendous place for residents of all abilities to improve their quality of life through recreation."

"The unanimous re-appointment of Mohamed and Kyle is a testament to the incredible work they have done in 2019," commented Mayor Wild. "Westland is extremely fortunate to have these young, talented, individuals leading their respective departments."

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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.