April 12, 2021 FridayMusings is your source for what we love about Livonia
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You gotta Love Be Kind Livonia |
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Emerson's Mrs. Owen and
Mr. Cassatta are kind.
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Dan Centers Announces Bid for
Livonia City Council
As expected Dan Centers has declared his candidacy for Livonia City Council. Dan is a fourth-generation Livonia resident, currently serving his third term on the Livonia School Board.
According to Dan, a top priority is making sure ample support and resources are available to Livonia families, students, first responders, and small businesses as the community emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can invest in economic and workforce development in a new and robust way.”
“I am proud of our community. We are tough, resilient, and have a bright future. The pandemic has presented challenges, but now we have the opportunity to support residents and small businesses to ensure that even stronger days are ahead for Livonia.”
As a council member, Dan will work hand-in-hand with the city’s first responders. “Our police and fire departments have been heroes. They have been on the front-lines from day one, and now they are going above and beyond, tirelessly vaccinating our city’s residents,” he said.
Dan currently works as a Chief of Staff in the Michigan Senate. His experience working at the state level is a big plus for Livonia City Councilman Brandon McCullough, who is supporting Dan’s campaign for council. “There are a lot of opportunities for our community to grow and thrive in the coming years. Dan’s experience working in the state legislature will be an enormous value to our city council.”
Dan is in his seventh year serving as a Livonia School Board Trustee, where he is known as a problem solver and a champion for students and faculty alike. “Dan has proven that he can work with people with a diverse set of views and opinions,” Livonia School Board Secretary Karen Bradford said. “He is a consensus-builder who has a track record of getting things done.”
As a school board member, Dan focused on putting additional resources into the classroom for our students, retaining great teachers, and increasing the financial well-being of the district.
FridayMusings will bring you information provided by candidates as they announce for Livonia office as we have done with
the announcement of Jim Jolly and Carrie Budzinski. There will be 4 councilmembers elected this November.
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Concerned about Climate Change in Livonia?
Livonia Sustainability Town Hall
April 27, 2021 @ 7:00
Livonia is experiencing the effects of climate change. Join the Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability for a community dialogue on climate change in Livonia. The Greenleaf Commission works with environmental issues and initiatives for the City of Livonia.
Share your opinion on climate change, share your ideas on how to address climate change in Livonia.
In this session, the Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability will explain the dynamics of Climate Change.
Climate Change v. Global Warming
Types of Greenhouse Gases
Livonia Today - Carbon Footprint and Climate Change History
Discussions will be conducted on:
Resident opinions on Climate Change in Livonia
Resident ideas on how to address Climate Change in our community
Resident actions on how to address Climate Change in Livonia
Participate in this session and learn about climate change in Livonia, and how you can get involved and act to make a difference in our community.
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David J. Boyd Appointed Chair of Madonna University Board
Northville resident David J. (D.J.) Boyd, was appointed chair of the Livonia based Madonna University Board of Trustees, effective January 2, 2021, when alumna Eileen M. Ashley stepped down in December 2020. He has served as a Madonna trustee since 2018. He chaired his first full board meeting in February of this year.
Looking forward to his term as chair, Boyd described it as exciting. “Our focus as a Board will be assisting and supporting the University’s efforts to implement its strategic plan for continued growth in students, facilities, and the endowment, in order to ensure the future of the Felician Sisters’ legacy.”
Boyd earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. As a certified financial planner for Edward Jones, in Northville, Boyd has served in many roles, including regional leader. His commitment to community service extends beyond his work with Madonna University, to include the Rotary Club of Northville (past president); the Detroit Athletic Club, and he teaches religious education and sings in the choir at Our Lady of Victory Parish.
Boyd and wife Shannon have four children. When he’s not helping people plan their financial future, or attending a Madonna University event, Boyd enjoys cycling and playing squash.
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Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan has added her support for the Livonia Public Schools Bond Proposal.
"I’ll be voting YES! on Livonia Public Schools' bond proposal on May 4. I hope you will join me in supporting this vital effort to secure our students' and community's future."
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State Representative Laurie Pohutsky is the latest local elected official endorsing the Livonia Public Schools Bond issue.
"The LPS Bond Proposal on the May 4th ballot will provide funds to support school infrastructure and technology improvements with no tax increase! I hope you’ll join me in voting yes on May 4th!"
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Livonia School Trustee Dan Centers adds his encouragement for Livonia residents to get vaccinated. "I took it and encourage others to as well. I have volunteered with the Livonia Clinic. The vaccine is pretty remarkable. I do hope people get it, it seems like there is great enthusiasm for it when I’ve been at the clinic." |
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Be Kind to your neighbors
through neighborhood grants
The Neighborhood Grant Program was established by the Livonia City Council to encourage residents to work collaboratively to foster a sense of community and actively participate in making improvements to their neighborhoods. Councilman Jim Jolly was the main advocate of this program and continues to tout the benefits to Livonia.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
A maximum of $500 per neighborhood grant can be awarded for projects/events that support community involvement and reflect positively on the entire City.
EXAMPLES
The types of projects or events can include:
- Community art programs
- Community events - e.g., neighborhood parties (eligible only once), Rosedale Gardens Parade
- Public space landscaping/beautification
- Stewardship of neighborhood parks and common spaces
- Youth programs - e.g., Beverly Soccer League, Clements Circle Boy Scouts, etc.
APPLICATION
Complete an online application (PDF) or pick one up in person at the Community Resources office on the fifth floor of City Hall. The application deadline is May 31, and funds must be spent and documented by Nov. 30. Some restrictions apply.
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AN ALL-DAY EXHIBITION FEATURING THE WORKS AND VOICE OF VIC MIGNOGNA
April 24th & 25th at Phoenix Theatres Laurel Park Place
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Raising scholarships for Women |
Thanks to the efforts of Veronica Cruz, AlphaUSA, who plays a significant role in Livonia Kids & Families, a partnership has been formed with the Novi Oaks Chapter of the American Business Women's Association.
Together this partnership will be raising scholarships for Women and Changing Women's Lives, One Woman at a time.
On May 12th a Fashion Show will take place at the Clothing Cove in Milford.
The typewriter has purchased a ticket but will be in Colorado celebrating the birth of Maya Joyner. If you would like to attend please let me know and I will provide you with my ticket.
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Help Seedlings put another smile on the face of a sight impaired child. Kindness abounds. |
Seedlings to hold a spring online auction!
In lieu of its annual Bowling for Braille Books in-person spring fundraiser, Seedlings Braille Books for Children will hold a Spring Online Auction April 20-27.
Due to Covid-19, this auction will be curbside pickup by appointment only.
Don't see anything you like? Make a monetary donation or fund one of Seedlings' ongoing needs.
Help raise $10,000 for 1,000 braille books for children around the world who have vision loss.
Bidding begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, and goes until 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. Seedlings' office is at 14151 Farmington Road, Livonia.
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