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Council Member· 2026-01-01–2029-12-31

Antoinette Martin

Westland

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
27:02
Avg per meeting
1:35
Segments
479

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓May 2026[19]

Priority Waste service failures

The city is withholding $100,000 from a future payment to the contractor.

high→Feb 2026[18]

Seven Brew traffic concerns at Warren and Newburgh

New business investment in the city, with construction expected to begin in May.

low↑Mar 2026[18]

Nankin Amphitheater Spending Accountability

Not to exceed $16,306.00 from TIFA funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Pet crematorium in Executive Drive industrial park

Neighbors worry a crematorium nearby could dent their property values, though the petitioner says he has never seen that happen at his 18 locations.

medium↑Jul 2026[14]

TIFA plan amendment

Over $529,000 in combined TIFA/BRA expenditures were authorized at this meeting.

medium↑Jul 2026[13]

Northgate Park improvements

About $148,470 in park millage funding from FY 2025-26.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

HOME-funds housing agreement at 34136 Caspian

$35,019 in 2026-2027 federal HOME program funds.

high↓Aug 2026[12]

Merriman Road closure and city road projects

Westland's combined obligation across the three projects is roughly $1.24 million.

medium↑Aug 2026[12]

CDBG funds used for Norwayne street paving

About $14,000 in CDBG funds was allotted for the Bay Court paving work shown on the voucher list.

high↑Nov 2026[12]

Proposed Car Wash at 37300 Warren Road

About $4-5 million of the $9 million total goes to the car wash; the vacant restaurant currently costs the owner $7,000-8,000 a month to maintain.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Tree removal for sidewalk repair

Replacement cost not yet determined; the mayor said the budget cannot fund new sidewalks for every neighborhood.

critical↓May 2026[12]

Code enforcement concerns regarding William Asper

high↓Feb 2026[12]

Firearms policy at Blues, Brews & Barbecue

Unknown; possible FOIA requests and legal review are pending.

medium↓Aug 2026[12]

Downtown façade improvement grant

$8,100 in previously committed grant money is being returned to DDA coffers.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Mall and shopping center redevelopment interest

medium↓Sep 2026[11]

Dangerous intersections needing left-turn signals

Two MDOT grants of roughly $400,000 each will fund signal upgrades at no local cost mentioned.

medium↓Sep 2026[11]

Marijuana business operating hours

Minimal direct revenue; the city shares in a 15% state excise tax divided among its shops.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Rotary Park improvements funded through Wayne County agreement

$148,470 in park millage funding would go toward the project.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Rezone of 32500 Palmer Road to commercial

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Fire Station No. 2 snow removal contract

Not to exceed $11,000 annually for three years.

Decisions during term (299)

Recorded while Martin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved8-0Nov 4, 2026

Approval of Minutes – October 6, 2026

approved9-0Nov 4, 2026

Case #0564C – Site Plan Approval, Gasoline Service Station Addition, 6690 Newburgh Rd

approved8-1Nov 4, 2026

Case #1843D – Site Plan and Special Land Use, Automobile Washing Establishment, 37300 Warren Rd

approvedNov 4, 2026

Rescheduling of December meeting from December 1 to December 2

approved0-0-1Oct 22, 2026

Approval of minutes from September 24, 2026 meeting

approvedOct 22, 2026

Approval of vouchers totaling $88,046.99

approvedOct 22, 2026

Façade Grant — Ralph Gallozi

approvedOct 22, 2026

Façade Grant — Anthony Vella

approvedOct 22, 2026

Holiday lighting bid award — Capital City Services

approvedOct 22, 2026

Placer.ai contract extension

approvedOct 22, 2026

2027 Meeting Dates

approvedOct 22, 2026

Adjourn

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Consent Calendar

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Payment of Vouchers

approvedVoted yes4-3Oct 19, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121 — 32500 Palmer Road rezone

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Havenertech manhole and concrete stabilization contract

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Special land use — pet crematorium at 6005 East Executive Drive

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Adjournment

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of CellHawk System Subscription Renewal, through LeadsOnline Inc. to enhance the Police Departments investigative operations. (from Dawley; subscription will be effective immediately and be valid for a three (3) year period;…

approved7-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of one (1) add-on service to the existing Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. related to translation services. (from Dawley; term to expire June, 2028, amount $2,374.10 monthly)

Voting record (69)

63 yes4 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show CB-3, General Commercial Business District where R2, Single Family Residential is now shown in

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-121 — 32500 Palmer Road rezone

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance 248-A-121 (rezone confirmation, 32500 Palmer Road)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants Adoption of Ordinance 262, an ordinance to amend the Westland City of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article IV, Section 27-23 to Change Public Hours for Marijuana Busine

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Special Land Use for Proposed Community Center and Banquet Hall, 32500 Palmer Road, Parcel 560-67-99-0023 0000, Northwest Corner of Palmer Road and Hubbard Roa

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of minutes of regular meeting held September 8, 2026.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential to CB-3, General Commercial Business District, 32500 Palmer Road, Parcel #56-067-99-0023 0000, Northwest

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Rezoning to CB-3, 32500 Palmer Road (PD #1927C)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Special Land Use for Community Center and Banquet Hall, 32500 Palmer Road (PD #1927D)

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 262 — marijuana business hours

Legal retail business should operate as it wishes; revenue share benefits the city

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item F to New Business item 1B.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants Introduction of Ordinance 262, an ordinance to amend the Westland City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article IV, Section 27-23 to Change Public Hours for Marijuana Busin

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item L to New Business item 1A.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance 262 (marijuana business hours)

Saw the change as helping medical users who need it for pain management.

Voted noAug 17, 2026

Motion to Amend Agenda — Calo v. Westland Appeal

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item I to New Business item 1A.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item I to New Business item 1A.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of the Minutes of regular meeting held July 6, 2026.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

To close debate and move to a vote on Motion 2026-07-155

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Consent Calendar (items a-h, j)

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Approval of minutes of regular meeting held July 6, 2026

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

As-needed Facility Contractor services bid

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item E and I to New Business item 1A and 1B.

AbstainedJul 6, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of minutes of study session held June 29, 2026.

AbstainedJul 6, 2026

Minutes of June 29 study session

Voted noJun 15, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item L to New Business.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item J to New Business.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item K to New Business.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of Settlement of Bluewater Cannabis vs Westland as recommended by MMRA Defense Counsel.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120 — rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show GAR, Garden Apartment Residential where R-1, Single Family Residential is now shown in the are

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Move consent item K (1448 Elias HOME funds) to new business

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Move consent item L (Newburgh Road rezoning ordinance) to new business

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Move consent item J to new business

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Settlement of Bluewater Cannabis, et al. v. Westland

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 248-A-120 — rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road (former consent item L)

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

To move Consent Calendar item D to New Business item 1B.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants Adoption of Prepared Resolution regarding the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, 2026-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and 2026-2027 Spreading Millage.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

To grant approval of introduction of Ordinance 248-A-120, an ordinance to amend Ordinance 248 to show GAR, Garden Apartment Residential where R-1, Single Family Residential is now shown in the area si

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

To close debate and move to a vote on Motion 2026-06-121

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants approval of request for City Council to enter into a closed study session on June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation strategy in the matter of Bluewater Cannabis,

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

2026-2027 Budget, CIP and millage resolution

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Introduction of Ordinance 248-A-120 — 6013 Newburgh Road rezoning

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan adoption (2026-05-96)

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Rezoning 6013 Newburgh Road to Garden Apartment Residential (2026-05-102)

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Rezoning Cherry Hill/John Hix to commercial (2026-05-103)

Noted there is no grocery store between Telegraph and Wayne Road and supported the investment.

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council concurs with Planning Commission and Administration and grants approval of Special Land Use for Proposed Smoke and Vape Shop, 8047 North Wayne Road, North Side of Cowan Road, Wes

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

To concur with Administration and Planning Department and grant approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential to CB-1, Low Intensity Commercial Business District, Parcel #56-051-99

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council grants adoption of Prepared Resolution to approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan Final Statement, July 1, 202

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

RESOLVED THAT Council concurs with Planning Commission and Administration and grants approval of Proposed Rezoning from R-1, Single Family Residential to GAR, Garden Apartment Residential District, 60