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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
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City Employees Make Improvements to Holiday Decorations
Westland, MI - Two long time Westland DPS employees will be recognized at the December 7th Council Meeting  for their efforts in designing, building and restoring the City's holiday decorations.

Ian Smith, an 18 year Westland DPS employee and Tom Sharp, who has been employed with Westland DPS for 17 years saved the City over $1,000 by designing and building a new manger to display at Westland City Hall over the holiday season.  The two purchased all of the materials and completed all of the work for less than $250.  They also refurbished the Santa display which saved the City over $1,500.

"We are very appreciative that Ian and Tom took the time and effort to complete this project, " commented Mayor Wild.  "These two are very talented and dedicated employees and they deserve recognition for their efforts on this special project."

The nativity scene, refurbished Santa and the rest of the City's holiday decorations can be seen on display in front of Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.


For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.
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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 Western Wayne Fire Association firefighters collaboratively serving the Cities of Wayne and Westland are licensed paramedics who responded to over 13,000 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 if shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, on of the country's original four regional malls.


 

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more that 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.


 

Westland's philosophy is that government should embrace good business principles.  Providing oversight over the City's operating budget of $60 million dollars, Westland is the only community in Wayne County with a 3-year balanced budget and an approximately 10 percent budget surplus.


 

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.


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