July 13, 2022 When we are not limited, we all thrive
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Council votes 4-3 denying discussion on civil rights protections in Livonia |
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It seemed like a simple request by City Councilman Brandon McCullough to have the Council begin a conversation on civil rights and human rights in an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.
After the issue was brought up the Council voted and defeated the referral by a 4-3 vote with Rob Donovic, Scott Morgan, Kathleen McIntyre, and Scott Bahr voting NO. Council President Jim Jolly, Vice President Laura Toy, and McCullough voted YES.
The motion to have a discussion on civil and human rights in the Committee of the Whole was denied.
According to McCullough, this in his opinion was one way "as local elected leaders to start a conversation."
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The Council also voted 4-0 to refer the issue of City Hall flag raising to the Law Department for consideration of an ordinance that would require a 7-0 vote of the City Council before a flag could be raised at City Hall, clearly a reaction to the recent 2-day flag raising of a Pride flag. The 4 Council members supporting the referral to the Law Department asking about a flag-raising ordinance included Rob Donovic, Scott Morgan, Kathleen McIntyre, and Scott Bahr.
The same four who did not want a discussion on civil and human rights were now asking for an ordinance to restrict flag-raising unless a vote of the Council was unanimous.
On so many levels this is wrong. Jolly, Toy, and McCullough are to be commended for their stand on both issues.
Refusing a discussion at the City Council level on civil and human rights is antithetical to the rights we have to life, liberty and security as American citizens.
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Navy Band performing at City Hall
this Sunday, 6 pm
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Mark your calendars! Navy Band Great Lakes makes their return to Livonia on Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. as their Horizon group performs on the southern steps of Livonia City Hall.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this FREE concert on the southern lawn, featuring familiar sounds from current Top 40 hits, classic rock hits, Motown, country, funk and jazz.
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Womens Rights Protest scheduled
for Livonia July 23rd
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On July 23rd from 12-2 at Rotary Park, a PEACEFUL Womens Rights Protest/March has been scheduled.
The organizers have a permit and a space to legally gather according to their Facebook posting.
The meeting spot at Rotary Park will be in the back of the park!
The organizers say that "Anyone who is not comfortable marching you are legally allowed to place a blanket and your own lawn chair near 6 mile, please stay out of the road, and protest from there.
"Once the march is complete we will march back to where we started and then we can share stories about how we feel."
They emphasize that parking is first come first serve so please try and carpool if you can or walk to the event if you are close enough.
They encourage making signs, "bring your voices and let’s march!"
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Activities helping to define our hometown Livonia |
Join the Livonia AM Rotary Club for fun, food, entertainment, and exciting carnival rides, beginning Thursday, July 14th! Wade Shows will be providing the Rotary Carnival with some of the most popular thrill rides for thrill-seekers & kiddy rides for little ones.
Location: 29500 Seven Mile (former Sears Parking Lot)
Dates: Thursday, July 14 – July 24
SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS
Unlimited Ride Wristbands (Good all day any one day) $30
Individual Tickets:
5 for $6 25 for $25 55 for $50
CARNIVAL HOURS
Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm - 11:00
Hours are subject to change dependent on weather conditions and crowds
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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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Hall of Fame
Class of 2022
to be announced in Musings July 18
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Clarenceville Education Foundation
Come out and support the Clarenceville Education Foundation by participating in the 5th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, September 10, 2022!! Shotgun start at 1:30 p. m. Check-in begins at 12:45 pm.
The golf outing is a 4-person best ball scramble format. There will be a raffle for prizes during the dinner. The CEF continues to provide teacher grants through its ongoing fundraising events.
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Join the LDC for their July 21st meeting at 7 pm when they present a very special guest, Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel!
AG Nessel will talk about the 2022 Election as well as what she has accomplished since taking office in January 2019. She is a dynamic speaker and will bring the latest news from Lansing.
They usually have other candidates and office holders that share a few minutes of their time, as well. They expect a full house so you’ll want to get there early to save your seat!
Doors open at 6:30 at the Livonia Senior Center.
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