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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Landlord accountability and tenant protections
Ms. Thomas said landlords aren't maintaining rental duplexes, fueling a citywide rodent problem, and asked how the city can enforce cleanup in backyards.
Alleged City Hall security assault
A Wayne resident alleged he was assaulted by a City Hall security guard in August and that his photo was posted mockingly at the security desk; he demanded accountability.
Kroger gas station alarm nuisance
A Cherry Hill/Merriman resident described a gas station alarm blaring from 10:04 p.m. to 6 a.m. for weeks, and police refusing to take his report. The mayor apologized and said the city may take Kroger to court if it doesn't fix it soon.
Neighborhood speeding and speed humps
A resident warned that unsupervised kids on minibikes and e-bikes are racing on Gladys Street between 2:30 and 5 p.m., risking a serious crash.
FOIA delay complaint
A resident said his June 2 records request for the mayor's city-issued credit card got a ten-day extension without a stated reason, which he called a rights violation. The city attorney said such extensions are routine and the response is due this week.
Animal control and neighborhood speeding
A 20-year resident said animal control gave her conflicting answers about a wild animal and told her to trap it herself, and complained about rampant speeding and school-bus stop violations in Brookville Village. The mayor promised to ask the police chief for more patrols.
Building department complaint
A renter named Corey described being moved into a unit with a removed red tag, a possibly illegal temporary occupancy certificate, and unperformed inspections — he says FOIA requests got him inaccurate info.
Emergency alert system upgrade
The city is replacing its CodeRed emergency alerts with a new CivicPlus mass notification system launching this week — easier sign-up, more control over alerts, and a mobile app option.