US Rep. Brenda Lawrence tours flood devastation, promises help
By Ingrid Kelley and David Komer online producer
Published Help is on the way, she said.
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence visits flood victims with message of hope
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence spent Friday visiting victims of the flood in Detroit, Harper Woods, and Grosse Pointe.
Her first stop was Harper Woods, where she got a first-hand look at the aftermath of last week s rainfall that left many homes businesses and city buildings dealing with flood damage. We lost $4600 to $5,000 in books, said Kristen Valyi-Hax, the library director.
While in the 32nd District Court, administrator Rachelle Matouk said that most of the carpets will have to be replaced and pointed out signs of black mold from the flood damage.
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Harper Woods leaders share ‘New Year’s resolutions’
Harper Woods Acting City Manager John Szymanski said one of the city’s goals in 2021 is to make improvements to city resources, such as adding drinking fountains and resurfacing the basketball courts at Johnston Park, pictured, and Salter Park.
Photo by Brendan Losinski
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HARPER WOODS Harper Woods city officials and leaders are looking toward the future and are sharing what their New Year’s resolutions are for 2021 in regard to the Harper Woods community.
John Szymanski, the acting city manager and finance manager of Harper Woods, said there are several projects the city wants to focus on in 2021, including continued economic development of Eastland Center, reimplementing outdoor programs as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and continued steps to make the city more diverse.