August 03, 2022 When we are not limited, we all thrive
Left: Representative Stephanie Young, Above: Sheriff Rafael Washington with Jim Davis, Right: Vicki Barnett, in race too close to call, and Senator Dayna Polehanki.
Election results of interest to Livonia

The candidates are listed only as the top vote-getter as they have won nothing at this point, just the right to move on to the November general election at which time there will be a winner elected.
Vote reporting is as of 5:30 AM.

City of Livonia Road Millage

Passed

United States Congress

Democratic Primary top vote-getter
Rashida Tlaib

Republican Primary top vote-getter
Steven Elliott

Michigan State Senate

Democratic Primary top vote-getter
State Senator Dayna Polehanki

Republican Primary top vote-getter
Emily Bauman

Michigan State Senate

Democratic Primary top vote-getter--too close to call
Vicki Barnett-carried Oakland County
Mary Cavanagh-carried Wayne County

Republican Opponent (no Republican Primary)
Ken Crider

Michigan State Representative

Democratic Primary top vote-getter
State Representative Stephanie Young

Republican Opponent--too close to call
Keith Jones
Gabriel Rees

Michigan State Representative

Democratic Primary (no Democratic Primary)
State Representative Laurie Pohutsky

Republican Primary (no Republican Primary)
Penny Crider

Michigan State Representative

Democratic Primary (no Democratic Primary)
State Representative Matt Koleszar

Republican Primary (no Republican Primary)
Cathryn Neracher

Wayne County Commissioner

Democratic Primary (no Democratic Primary
Glenn Anderson

Republican Primary (no Republican Primary)
William J. Collop

Wayne County Sheriff

Democratic Primary top vote-getter with 50% reporting
Raphael Washington

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

Join in for a joyful celebration of diversity and inclusion in Livonia! FREE to attend with MUSIC • FACE PAINTING • ICE CREAM • POPCORN •CORNHOLE • WATER BALLOON TOSS • SELFIE STATION. Sponsored by the Livonia Community Foundation

The event takes place at the coffee shop and outdoors in the courtyard behind the shop. The coffee shop will be open – serving, coffee, smoothies, frappes, muffins and chips. Boxed meals available by pre-order only.
FridayMusings' typewriter will step down from the public spotlight with the city election In November 2023.

Joyner has spent most of his life, now 73, dedicated to improving the life of others, Executive Vice President of the Michigan Jaycees, Lt. Governor Michgan District Optimist International, Wayne County Commissioner, while helping define quality of life in the towns he has called home.

Joyner has written community newsletters since 1993 starting in Plymouth with Confluence: the blending of realism and idealism, that was written in partnership with Plymouth City Commissioner Dennis Shrewsbury.

He says that he doesn't intend to write anymore after November 15, 2023.

"I’ve thought about this decision for a long time and have had many conversations between myself and the bodyguard" he wrote.

"I believe that the time is right to move on. On a personal level, at the conclusion of the city election I will have worked on community projects for nearly 50 years since first serving as Assistant to Mayor Ed McNamara after graduating from CMU. And while my energy and passion for community participation is as strong as ever, I realize that those years have been long enough to accomplish most goals and short enough to not tempt complacency."

15 months. Sure to be an exciting year.
Fine Arts Gallery at the Bennett Civic
Center Library
The August artist, Vasu Toila, has a very exciting collection of abstract art to share. The Gallery is bursting with color! Exhibit through the month of August, reception this Saturday, August 6, from 2:00 to 4:00.

A very beautiful exhibit awaits you at the Fine Arts Gallery in the Bennett Civic Center Library. Vasu Toila is a contemporary painter who is constantly evolving her style. She lives in Michigan. Originally from India, she migrated to US for furthering her medical career. She was a very successful academician, mentor, clinician and researcher.

After retirement, she became interested in art. Use of vibrant colors and geometric shapes is her hallmark to draw the viewer in to her stories on this visual journey of strokes, lines and vibrant colors inspired by people, the world and travels.

Vasu has received many awards for her works in local, regional and national competitions including best of shows several times, artist of the future award, published in several magazines.
Mail Address
19514 Livonia 48152
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Romeo and Juliet: The Final Word on Shakespeare in the Park
Thank you Cast and Crew and thank you patrons of the arts
Rosedale Gardens, St Paul’s, St Tim’s, and
Garden City Presbyterian Churchs are partnering for Worship in Livonia's Mies Park
and you are invited. August 14.

Worship in Mies Park in your own lawn chairs and lunch items will be served from the Iron Food Truck from 11:30 - 12:30.
Westland invites you to their Blues, Brews & Barbecue
Next week is the much anticipated 2022 Blues, Brews and Barbecue! This year we are continuing the fan favorite, Family Fun Time. Bring your family out to the Blues, Brews, and Barbecue during the FREE Family Fun Time event between 2:00pm and 4:00pm on Saturday, August 5th. Look for all the fun for kids of all ages! Crafts, Inflatables, Interactive Activities, Music and More!

Thank you to this year's Family Fun Time Sponsor, Growth Works for making this event possible. . For all the details on this year's event, including entertainment, food vendors, parking, bus shuttles and our community sponsors, visit:
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