• Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee Meeting – March 1, 2023

    On Wednesday, March 1st, City Council held a Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee Meeting to discuss the Plante Moran Cresa space needs assessment and a proposed building controls system upgrade project. Committee meetings are not recorded and the VRS team attended in person to learn more about this critical topic. Committee Chair McCullough was joined…

  • March Happenings

    The seasons are changing and there’s lots to do in Livonia. It’s also not to late to join Healthy Livonia’s 100 Days to Health, the wellness event offers discounted rates to the Rec, special events and prizes! March 3rd – 5th Friday, March 3rd Saturday, March 4th Sunday, March 5th Monday, March 6th Tuesday, March…

  • February 27, 2023 – City Council Meeting

    General Meeting: http://livoniami.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=333… The following was passed unanimously The mayor vetoed the proposed reallocation of ’22 fiscal year funding from the Department of Governmental Affairs to the Buildings Funds. Study meeting Agenda: http://livoniami.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=334… The following items were put on the next consent agenda of the next Regular Meeting, scheduled for March 13: Waive noise ordinance…

  • 2/27/23 LPS Board of Education Meeting

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsQ9if8lWLQ Principals’ Week Resolution: Stacy Jenkins (Administrator for District Communications) introduced, and Trustee Centers read a resolution to recognize Principals’ week. Ben Hillard (co-president of LEADs) spoke on behalf of the Principals. District Update from the Superintendent: Superintendent Oquist appealed highlights from across the District, including learning activities at several schools; celebrations for the…

  • Continuing Coverage: DTE Rate Increase Propsoal

    Rate Increase Alert. DTE, Livonia’s energy provider has requested to increase rates. The rate increase is expected to increase the typical residential bill by 13%, or a cost of 12 dollars to the typical Michigan family. The rate increase comes 3 months after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a rate increase request, though that…

  • Wayne County Funding Update 2023

    Wayne County Update: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 provided states with hundreds of millions of dollars to allocate to local projects. Wayne County, Michigan is charged with distributing funds across its 43 communities to projects that will benefit the region and all its residents. The following Wayne County projects were funded as…

The VRS Team

Vote.Run.Serve-Livonia is a volunteer run platform launched by Carrie Budzinski and Brian Weiss in December 2021. Heather Fowler is the community engagement correspondent. Michael Testa is the correspondent for Livonia Public Schools. All are Livonia residents.

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