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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 1 to celebrate the opening of the new Westland Community Health Center, located at 35700 Warren Road. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was on hand to congratulate city leaders on the new facility, along with elected officials from the state, county, and local levels. "Today as we open the brand new Westland Community Health Center, this is a $10 million state-of-the-art facility and it's going to be staffed by some of the most dedicated medical experts wh...
The 2021 Primary Election is in the record books. As usual the turnout was low. Here are the results for the elections that were held in Wayne County. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan* Anthony Adams Detroit City Clerk Janice M. Winfrey* Denzel Anton McCampbell Detroit City Council At Large Janee' L. Ayers Coleman A. Young Jr. Mary Waters Nicole Small Detroit City Council District 1 James Tate Jr. Krystal Larsosa Detroit City Council District 4 Latisha Johnson M. L. Elrick Detroit City Council District...
he Primary Election is less than a month away. Do you know who is on the ballot? Have you already made up your mind. Don't forget to vote. MAYOR - CITY OF DEARBORN - 4 YEAR TERM (1) POSITION Hussein Berry Susan A. Dabaja Abdullah Hammoud Jim Parrelly Thomas Patrick Tafelski Kalette Shari Willis Gary Woronchak CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF DEARBORN - 4 YEAR TERM (7) POSITIONS Ziad Abdulmalik Robert A. Abraham Jonathon Akkari Saeid Mashgari Alawathi FKA Said Ali Mashgari Kamal Alsawafy Houda Berri Erin B...
Mayor William R. Wild is proud to announce that he has filled the positions on the newly created Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission was created as a result of a resolution passed by City Council in August 2020 Declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The initial Resolution was brought before the City Council by Councilperson Tasha Green. To ensure the resolution contained an all inclusive format a diverse group of community members , staff and elected... Full story
When Tasha Green was elected to Westland City Council in 2017, she vowed never to vote against the interests of constituents and to always bring their voices with her to city hall before making a decision or voting on an issue. She is a politician for the community, and the community of Westland is telling Green that her proposal to have city council members elected by districts is a good one. Rather than having all seven councilpersons elected at-large, as is the current process, Green says ele... Full story
The NAACP's Western Wayne County Branch proved its mission of bringing citizens, government officials, community leaders and youth together for an elegant evening with a purpose. The theme for the event was criminal justice in the 21st century. The Woodlands of Van Buren Golf Course on a beautiful day in October was a perfect place for this event. There are many goals that the branch seeks to accomplish. Ticket sales fund expenses and scholarships for students in the Western Wayne County area.... Full story
Inkster, MI: – Renowned Judge Greg Mathis is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner of the NAACP – Western Wayne County Branch. The Woodlands of Van Buren will host the event at 39670 Ecorse Road, Wayne MI. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and advertising in the souvenir program book are available at facebook.com/NAACPWESTERNWAYNECOUNTY and naacpwesternwaynefreedomfunddinner.eventbrite.com/. The theme for the dinner is “Criminal Justice in the 21st Century” and funds r... Full story
Inkster, MI: – Renowned Judge Greg Mathis is the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Freedom Fund Dinner of the NAACP – Western Wayne County Branch. The Woodlands of Van Buren will host the event at 39670 Ecorse Road, Wayne MI. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and advertising in the souvenir program book are available at facebook.com/NAACPWESTERNWAYNECOUNTY and naacpwesternwaynefreedomfunddinner.eventbrite.com/. The theme for the dinner is "Criminal Justice in the 21st Century" and funds rai... Full story
On Wednesday, March 28, many exceptional students attending Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights, got a chance to express their concerns to local elected officials in the school library. The issues, chosen by the students for the event, ranged from peer pressure to school safety and included such topics as global warming, substance abuse, and school finances, among others. The event was an NAACP Forum titled "Let's Talk," and was held in conjunction with the NAACP of Western Wayne County... Full story
