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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire Station No. 2 snow removal contract
A three-year snow removal contract, about $11,000 a year, keeps Fire Station No. 2's lot cleared in winter.
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.
Code enforcement concerns regarding William Asper
Several women described alleged sexual assault, harassment, trespass and real estate fraud by a local landlord, urging council and police action; the city attorney noted active litigation and directed evidence to police.
Firearms policy at Blues, Brews & Barbecue
Councilwoman Sampey described groping complaints, rough security handling, and thrown diaper bags at past years' festival. She supported the 2026 event only after assurances of a genuinely new security team, noting last year's promised change never happened.
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.
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.
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.
New Fire Station 4 site purchase at 37501 Cherry Hill
Mayor Coleman announced the city's congressionally directed spending request for $2 million toward rebuilding Fire Station 4, serving southwest Westland, was approved and signed by the president.