May 6, 2022 When we are not limited, we all thrive
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Proposition J
JAIL MILLAGE RENEWAL
To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at the 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022 through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.
We hear often that government has the responsibility for public safety. That being the case voters should consider that we need to pass the Wayne County Jail Millage renewal as defined above and which will be on the August 2nd ballot.
County Commissioner Glenn Anderson sums up what this proposal is all about. "The renewal of the jail millage will continue to provide funding essential to keep our citizens safe, operation of the county jail and support for crucial criminal justice programs. I urge support for its renewal."
FridayMusings believes that Livonia would be well-served with the passage of the jail renewal millage and urges a Yes Vote on Proposal J this August.
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Wayne County Commissioner Glenn Anderson
For eight years Glenn Anderson represented Livonia as our State Senator.
We know him as an elected official we can trust and rely on, who is highly visible, and who can be held accountable for the positions he takes because he knows how to communicate, face to face, on the telephone, or through his written communication.
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We now have an opportunity to have Glenn Anderson again represent Livonia. This time as he seeks re-election as a Wayne County Commissioner.
On issue after issue Anderson knows how to stand up and be counted. At times he is willing to take on the establishment paradigm and when the issue is one that is positive for his district he will say yes and work to bring results back to the constituents he represents.
A veteran of local and state government, Anderson previously served for eight years as a State Senator (2007-14), six years as a State Representative (2001-06) and nine years as a member of the Westland City Council (1991-2000), and was also a member of the Wayne County Ethics Board.
As a state legislator, Anderson's focus centered on ending bullying in schools, protecting children, reforming the redistricting process, and strengthening both consumer protection and government transparency.
His legislative service was recognized by numerous organizations. Anderson received the Hero of Breast Cancer Award from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and also was named Legislator of the Year by Michigan Chiefs of Police, Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Michigan Hemophilia Association.
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In addition to his service in elected positions, Commissioner Anderson has been deeply involved in the community, holding membership in numerous commissions, associations, and civic organizations. Not only is he a former Jaycee, but he has also been involved with the Westland Goodfellows, Western Wayne NAACP, Churchill High School PTA, and many other charitable and community organizations.
Prior to his career in public service, Anderson was employed by Ford Motor Co. and has been a member of the United Auto Workers since 1972. He and his wife, Gail, have lived in Westland since 1978. They have two adult children, Melissa and Kyle, and three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Logan, and Luellyn.
Livonia will benefit from the addition of Glenn Anderson as a Commissioner in our hometown. We will now have two County Commissioners, Anderson and Terry Marecki, ready to stand up for Livonia.
FridayMusings believes that Livonia would be well-served with the re-election of Glenn Anderson for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
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FridayMusings has been covering the food drive organized by the Livonia Democratic Club with a goal of collecting 1,500 boxes of Mac & Cheese to donate to Livonia's Blessings in a Backpack.
With just a little more than a week in, the Mac & Cheese food drive has already received 500 boxes. In one week. 500 boxes. Well done Livonia.
The collection continues and donations of blue-box Kraft Mac & Cheese or Meijer brand original Mac & Cheese only may be dropped off at the Livonia Senior Center!
Many thanks to everyone who has already contributed! Livonians are the truly the best, most generous people!!
FridayMusings believes that Livonia can and should get behind this collection effort. Livonians are the truly the best, most generous people!
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This is the date.
See you tonight with
Alexander Zonjic
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A Trip to Michigan’s Capitol Sponsored by the Livonia Dems, Tuesday, June 21, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost: $73.00 per person and includes a roundtrip bus ride, a guided tour of the Michigan History Museum, a guided tour of the Michigan State Capitol, as well a meeting with State Senator Dayna Polehanki and State Rep Laurie Pohutsky. A special boxed lunch from Amy’s Catering will be served.
Take a walk through Michigan’s history and government on this terrific daytrip to Lansing for both a historical and parliamentary view of our great state! Mail your check and contact information to Jim McConnell, 17761 Bell Creek Lane, Livonia, MI 48152. For more information, please call Jim at 734-525-2962 or email him at jam1776@sbcglobal.net.
Deadline to purchase tickets is June 7, 2022. Tickets are going fast so get yours today!
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Reactions to Livonia Bakery Trail |
Nathan Garrett: Cantoro's on Middlebelt between seven and eight-mile and Miami Bakery on five-mile
Barb Iovan: Sweetest issue you've ever done! Thanks, FridayMusings!
Sandy Mullen: Friday Musings Try Luca's cannolis! I bought some and took them to my brother's for Easter...the family loved 'em! Luca's is turning into my favorite! Of course, it doesn't hurt it is so close to my house...lol.
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Mail Address
19514 Livonia 48152
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E-mail address
rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com
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Cell address
734-674-5871
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2022 ELECTIONS
A regular Friday posting.
Primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2
General election Tuesday, Nov. 8
Ballot Proposals to date
Livonia road millage renewal
Endorsed by
FridayMusings
Livonia Chamber of Commerce
Proposition J
JAIL MILLAGE RENEWAL
Endorsed by
FridayMusings
Livonia Board of Education-November
Colleen Burton incumbent
Liz Jarvis incumbent
Mark Johnson incumbent
Clarenceville Board of Education-November
Cindy Immonen incumbent
Dennis Myers incumbent
Michael Liss incumbent
Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees-November
Brett Gierak incumbent
Carol Strom incumbent
William Erwin incumbent
Wayne County Executive
Monica Conyers (D)
Warren C. Evans (D) incumbent
Beverly Kindle-Walker (D)
Mark Ashley Price (R)
Wayne County Sheriff
Joan Merriewether (D)
Raphael Washington (D) incum.
Walter Epps (D)
Congress--12th District
Rashida Tlaib (D) incumbent
Endorsed by:
League of Conservation Voters
SEIU
Michigan Teamsters #43
Planned Parenthood
Hospitality Workers #24
Jewish Voice for Peace
Friends of the Earth
UFCW Local 876
Janice M. Winfrey (D)
Kelly Garrett (D)
James Hooper (R)
State Senate--5th District
Dayna Polehanki (D) incumbent
Endorsed by:
FridayMusings
SEIU-Michigan
Bricklayers #2
Mi Nurses Association
Sierra Club
Mi Bldg Construction Trades
Mi Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
Velma Jean Overman (D)
Emily Bauman (R)
Leonard Scott Jr. (R)
Jody M. Rice-White (R)
State Senate--6th District
Mary Cavanaugh (D)
Vickie Barnett (D)
Betty Jean Alexander (D)
Darryl D. Brown (D)
Ken Crider (R)
State Representative
16th District
Ismail Terry (D)
Stephanie Young (D)
Gabriel Rees (R)
Keith Jones (R)
State Representative
17th district
Laurie Pohutsky (D) incumbent
Endorsed by:
Mi Nurses Association
SEIU-Michigan
Sierra Club
Emily's List
Clean Water Actioon
AFSCME Council 25
AFL-CIO
MEA
Penny L. Crider (R)
Jeff Vega (R)
No Republican announced
State Representative
22 District:
Matt Koleszar (D) incumbent
Endorsed by:
SEIU- Michigan
POAM
Sierra Club
League of Conservation Voters
Mi Regional Council of
Carpenters and Millwrights
Mi Nurses Association
Small Business Assoc of Mi.
Mi Professional Firefighters
MEA
AFL-CIO
Teamsters
Cathryn Neracher (R)
Rob Donovic (R)
County Commissioner
12th District
Glenn Anderson (D) incumbent
Endorsed by:
FridayMusings
William J. Collop (R)
County Commissioner
District 9
Terry Marecki (R) incumbent
Unopposed- no Democrat and no Republican filed in opposition
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Congresswoman Tlaib honored by Westland
"So honored today to be given the Eco-Award by the City of Westland in recognition of our environmental justice advocacy.
The Earth Day event at the Westland City Hall centered on the city's Mission: Green projects throughout the city. Special thanks to Mayor Bill Wild and Westland City Council for their partnership. "
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As temperatures move up so
too does retail politics. Gotta love it.
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Retail politics returns with the warming of the season. In reviewing candidate facebook and social media postings two candidates, Matt Koleszar and Laure Pohutsky have started wearing out the soles of their shoes as they embark on meeting voters in their current district and new communities.
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We find Representative Pohutsky in a new district that includes northeast Livonia, Redford, and Detroit.
She is unopposed in the Democratic primary while two Republicans, Penny Crider and Jeff Vega will square off in August.
Representative Koleszar adds southwest Livonia to his district in Plymouth and Northville.
He is unopposed in the Democratic primary while two Republicans Cathryn Neracher and Rob Donovic will square off in August.
FridayMusings will cover each of the campaigns in both August and November. If candidates forward information Musings will be happy to report what they have to offer in full. Otherwise, Musings will include updated social media, Facebook, and Website when found.
With 3 State Representative Districts, two Senate Districts, and two County Commissioner Districts we will all need to be vigilant to stay current on who will represent Livonia in 2023.
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Penny Crider uses this posting to make it easy for her followers to see what district she is running in. One of the new Livonia House districts. Should she win the primary in August she will square off in November against Laurie Pohutsky. |
The next Coffee Hour hosted by County Commissioner Glenn Anderson is scheduled for Westland and Garden City is Mon. May 9!
Anderson says that he is "Looking forward to seeing you there!"
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Get your running shoes on and join us for the annual Run 2 Save Our Youth at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Livonia City Hall.
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