Category: Local News
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April Happenings
Hibernation mode is over. There are lots of reasons to get out of the house and on the town this month in Livonia! Monday, April 1st Wednesday, April 3rd Friday, April 5th Saturday, April 6th Monday, April 8th Wednesday, April 10th Thursday, April 11th April 12th – 14th Saturday, April 13th Sunday, April 14th Monday,…
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Michigan Public Service Commission – DTE Update
On occasion, Vote Run Serve- Livonia will share state-wide news that vitally impacts the life of Livonians. Michigan Public Service Commission (abbreviated as MPSC) approved DTE’s electricity rate increase (case U-21297). The rate increase will take effect on December 15, meaning residential customers will see the increased rates in starting in their 2024 bills. The…
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News: Schoolcraft College Trustee Appointed
Last night, Schoolcraft College trustees approved the appointment of Livonia resident Candy Little to the Board of Trustees for a term ending in 2024. The vacancy was created when trustee Joan Gebhardt announced her retirement last month. Candy’s past experience to the community includes time spent on the Livonia Water & Sewer Board, chaired by…
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Roads Update
Wayne County recently revealed their 2023 county road program. Portions of Livonia’s Wayne and Inkster roads will be repaved as part of the roads program. Livonians commuting to Detroit Metro Airport this summer will have to continue use alternative routes, as the Merriman Road bridge will continue to be under construction until October. Full details…
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Livonia Q2 2023 Highlights
Our goal at Vote.Run.Serve – Livonia is to not only share information as it happens but to keep the conversation going. We know everyone is busy so we hope that our recaps help residents feel connected to Livonia and our local government. Here’s are some things to remember from the second quarter. Small Business and…
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Livonia State of the City 2023
Thursday, March 23rd at Laurel Manor, the 2023 State of the City address took place. Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, opened up the ceremony by providing an introduction to a community task force focused on solving three major problems encountered by the city: transportation, mental health, and workforce development. The task…
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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…
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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…
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Livonia Debuts New Workforce and Economic Development Program, Pure Potential
Manufacturing is alive and well in Wayne County, and Livonia is hoping to be a part of that. Livonia is launching Pure Potential, an initiative focused “on creating a workforce and economic development resource library, that supports job-seekers, employers, and small business owners.” The move comes as Livonia looks to support and expand its strong…
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Livonia Q1 Highlights
Our goal at Vote.Run.Serve – Livonia is to not only share information as it happens but to keep the conversation going. We know everyone is busy so we hope that our recaps help residents feel connected to Livonia and our local government. We shared our first quarterly report last year with the intention of following…
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