Livonia's FridayMusings 08/25/2016

Out a day early. Just because I can. One week left to be a part of the 12th Annual full page Livonia Observer Signature Ad sharing our love for Livonia with over 40,000 homes.

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Vote YES in November for regional transit

Livonia can enhance it's leadership role in southeast Michigan by taking a strong stand in support of our region joining the 21st century while operating an effective public transportation system.

When passed, the proposed millage will fund the RTA's realistic and cost-effective Regional Master Transit Plan to connect over 2,600 square miles, 4 million residents and nearly 2 million existing jobs across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Similar plans in other regions of the country have shown a significant return on investment, averaging $4 for every $1 spent, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

By voting yes and encouraging other communities to join with us we will set the pace for an Alaniz

economic expansion that benefits the entire region. As Schoolcraft College Trustee Gretchen Alaniz succinctly puts it on her facebook page, "Livonia cannot call itself an inclusive community by not allowing bus transportation which prevents people from reaching our community for jobs and education."

Studies continue to showcase that Investment in public transportation creates jobs while providing access to jobs. This helps revitalize business districts while boosting commerce. It just makes sense that public transportation helps our regional economy by allowing our neighbors to reach work affordably, brings consumers to shopping districts and yes, eases traffic congestion,

With the passage of a regional transit program we can free up funding for education and public safety by spending less on paving and road building.

The President and CEO of the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority Tom Watkins shares his thoughts on regional transit by concluding that "an investment in mobility in the four-county region is an investment in our collective future."

That defines Livonia. Always looking for the collective future of our residents. Looking ahead. Let's show the region that Livonia is ready to continue that leadership role by having our elected officials stand in unison in support of the regional transit proposal.

(On August 29th our Livonia City Council will host a representative of the

Regional Transit Authority for a discussion on the ballot proposal.)

Below the fold but still front page


50 plus one

The call is out. Word has reached the street that all Stevenson High School soccer alumni are invited to a Stevenson soccer alumni game, Friday, September 9th at 7:00.

It will take place under the lights on the Stevenson field immediately following the boys Varsity game against South Lyon East. So far players from 1988 - 2016 have replied that they plan to attend!

Stevenson alumni t-shirts can be ordered at a cost of only $10-$15/shirt. If you can join the

soccer alumni simply call David Burton, the Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coarch, at [email protected], and provide your graduation year and shirt size.

Let's all join in and see that as many alumni of the boys soccer team get this message and invitation. Any help you can give in contacting alumni will be appreciated by Burton, "Thanks for the help of our alumni, family and friends in locating as many players as we can."

Excel in Livonia

Happy 80th Birthday to former Schoolcraft College President

Richard McDowell, 1835 Livonia City Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

The Month of August

Barbara Eko Murphy's solo, Strike a Pose, continues at Livonia City Hall, until August 30.
Open weekdays 9-5.

August 24

Bounce Back to School

Churchill High School

August 25

Steve King and the Dittilies