• How To Make A FOIA Request

    Happy Sunshine week! The Society of Professional Journalists has dedicated this week to developing free resources for those seeking transparency out of their Government. Below are resources to understanding Freedom of Information laws, and guides on how to complete Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The resources are open to everyone – you don’t need…

  • 3/6/23 LPS Board of Education Meeting

    Special Meeting: Video – https://www.youtube.com/live/zTxQcdJzcDQ?feature=share&t=840 Appointment of Board Member: The Board voted to approve the appointment of Crystal Frank as Board trustee, to fill the vacancy following the March 5 resignation of Dan Centers. Before the vote, several Board Member expressed their reasons for selecting Crystal. Study Session (held prior to the Special Meeting): Audience…

  • 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…

The VRS Team

Vote.Run.Serve-Livonia is a volunteer run platform launched by Carrie Budzinski and Brian Weiss in December 2021. Michael Testa is the correspondent for Livonia Public Schools. All 3 are Livonia residents.

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