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[December 21, 2007] |
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Wayne County cuts ribbon, signaling completion
of eight-month bridge project |
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 Wayne
County today opened the county-operated Grosse Ile Bridge, a project that
started in May and links the island township to the mainland in Trenton. The
$5.7 million project provided new bridge decking, sidewalks and curbing,
guardrails and extensive work below the bridge deck. The project also included
14,000 pounds of bolts and nearly 26,000 square feet of new steel grating.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano was joined in a ribbon cutting by civic
officials from Trenton, Grosse Ile, Riverview and the Wayne County Commission.
The bridge opened officially at noon.
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[November 29, 2007] |
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County officials team up to stem the tide
of domestic violence in Wayne County |
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 Many
of the worst domestic abusers in Wayne County who have thumbed their nose at
the system after being arrested or convicted are getting a message this week
that they can run but they can't hide.
As part of Project Safe House, Sheriff Warren Evans, Prosecutor Kym Worthy and
County Executive Robert Ficano have targeted more than 300 hundred of the most
recalcitrant individuals across the county who have failed to show up for court
on a domestic violence related charge or have violated their probation on a
domestic violence related conviction.
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[November 13, 2007] |
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Wayne
County Wants Community Members to RAP with NAP for the second year |
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 October
2007 - The Wayne County Nuisance Abatement Program (NAP) is hosting its second
annual RAP with NAP forum for the community. NAP is focused on rehabilitating
abandoned and blighted properties in Wayne County. This year they are focusing
on the theme of "Building Opportunities for Success" where they will be
highlighting success stories regarding the efforts to create and maintain clean
and safe neighborhoods. |
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[October 17, 2007] |
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Wayne County
Land Bank Is Now Selling Abandoned Properties
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 The
Wayne County Land Bank is a governmental authority whose purpose is to
transform unproductive properties into a productive use, in addition to
managing abandoned, underutilized, or blighted property. We envision a safe,
clean, green and prosperous Wayne County and the Land Bank is an effective tool
to get us there!
For more info please visit: http://www.waynecounty.com/landbank
Register for auctions at:: http://www.waynecounty.com/wcauctions/
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[October 9, 2007] |
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Wayne County's TURBO powers investments, job growth |
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 In
its first year, Wayne County's new tax-incentive program, Transforming
Underdeveloped Residential & Business Opportunities (TURBO), has helped
launch more than $40 million in economic investment countywide and created
hundreds of jobs, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced today.
A program of the Wayne County Land Bank, TURBO provides cash reimbursements to
property owners who make significant real estate investments in the county. For
new construction or total rehabilitation projects, developers may receive a
100-percent tax rebate for the first year of construction and an amount equal
to 50-percent of their taxes in cash rebates over the next five years.
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[July 18, 2007] |
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Wayne County agrees to buy Guardian Building |
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 In
a cost-saving move that is expected to relocate Wayne County government and
save taxpayers millions of dollars, the county has agreed to purchase the
historic, 40-story Guardian Building in downtown Detroit for $14.5 million,
Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano announced today.
Click Here for More Information |
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[June 20, 2007] |
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Important Fireworks Safety Facts |
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Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano is concerned that there has been a
statistically significant upward trend in fireworks injuries since 1996. In
2005 there were 10,800 emergency room-treated injuries associated with all
fireworks in 2005. Most of these injuries, 6,500, occurred between June 18 and
July 18, 2005. In the previous year, there had been 9,600 injuries during 2004.
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[June 15, 2007] |
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Computer/Computer
Peripheral Waste Collection, Agust 18 , 2007 |
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ONLY THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ACCEPTED:
. Computer monitors and CPU's
. Keyboards & Mouse Devices
. Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines
. Cell Phones
. NO BOXES, MANUALS, OR SOFTWARE WILL BE ACCEPTED |
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[May 1, 2007] |
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National Transportation Week -
Wayne County Expo May 18, 2007 |
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 To
help observe National Transportation Week, the first Wayne County
Transportation Education Expo will take an exciting look to the future and a
nostalgic ride in the past from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 18 at Nankin Mills in
Westland. Exhibits will range from a plug-in hybrid automobile and an electric
car to several custom cars, award-winning bridge displays and the latest in
technological advancements.
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[April 30 , 2007] |
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Wayne County China
Conference seminar planned for June 6, 2007 |
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 Wayne
County China Conference seminar planned for
June 6, 2007. Learn about trade and inside tips for Doing Business in China.
Fairlane Center University of Michigan-Dearborn. For more details and to
register click here.
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[April 20 , 2007] |
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Clean out your medicine cabinet...safely |
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Emerging health and environmental risks have prompted Wayne County to take
strong measures addressing the proper disposal of harmful prescription drugs.
The county's new guide -
Disposal Tips for Home Medical Waste and Pharmaceuticals - provides
step-by-step methods for disposing of unwanted or expired medication and
explains the dangers to our environment and to our children and families.
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[April 3 , 2007] |
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Computer partnership a boost to state's environment |
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Riverview - A good-news program helps our environment and
brings jobs to the county. The Wayne County Department of Environment and
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit are partnering to recycle computer
equipment while providing jobs for those in need.
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[March 21, 2007] |
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County Project Recycles Computers, Provides Jobs
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WAYNE COUNTY, MI - March 21, 2007 The Wayne County Department
of Environment and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit are partnering to
recycle computer equipment while providing jobs for those in need.
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[March 19, 2007] |
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Ficano
to Kickoff "Stormwater Summit"
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Dearborn - The Wayne County departments of Environment and
Public Services will hold the third "Stormwater Summit" on Friday, March 23,
at 9 a.m., at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Fairlane Center, 19000
Hubbard Drive in Dearborn.
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[March 1, 2007] |
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Black History Month
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 School
children participated in a tribute to Black History Month and the role played
by African Americans in the development and culture of the country. |
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[February 14, 2007] |
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Today's Committee of the Whole meeting by the Board of Directors of the
Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency is cancelled. |
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[February 14, 2007]
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Household
Hazardous Waste Collection |
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Sponsored by: Wayne County Department of Environment (734) 326 326-3936
Saturday, March 31, 2007 2007-8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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[Jan. 7, 2007] |
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5 QUESTIONS WITH: Livonia
man sold underpass to politicians |
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I attended a Plymouth Township board meeting in the spring, interested in the
trustees' scheduled vote on the long-awaited Sheldon Road underpass. But it was
the last agenda item; when I got frustrated waiting, I left.
One member of the audience couldn't walk out -- Alan Helmkamp of Livonia, Wayne
County Executive Robert Ficano's man on the spot.
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