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When you think of Livonia, what comes to mind?
Is it Livonia City Hall? Bates Burgers? It s probably not a downtown, considering the city doesn t have one.
A city as built-out as Livonia probably can t create a traditional downtown to give people a sense of place within the community. But, the city thinks it can create micro downtowns throughout the city that, officials hope, people will associate with Livonia.
“We really want it to set a feeling of what Livonia is, Council President Kathleen McIntyre said. You think about the Livonia Mall, and that was kind of the iconic Livonia thing. So, whatever is there should give you that same feeling of place.”
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Brent Sabo has lived in his Livonia home for four years, and he says the big honey locust tree is his front yard does a lot more than create shade.
It reduces noise pollution from nearby Interstate 275 and Interstate 96, creates a pleasing neighborhood aesthetic and helps keep the air clean.
Now, it and 23 other trees on Blue Skies Street are coming down for a road and sewer repair project being done by the city. Officials say the trees cause a hazard for the work, and it s possible the construction work would damage roots to the point that the trees would die regardless.
The stage is set.
Eight Livonians are running for four available seats on city council. The spots currently held by Jim Jolly, Laura Toy, Cathy White and Rob Donovic are all up for grabs. White is term-limited and cannot run this cycle, so at least one seat will change hands.
Eight candidates is not enough to force a primary election, so voters will only head to polls in November to vote for council. Candidates have until Friday afternoon to withdraw.
Hometown Life asked candidates why they re hoping to serve the public in the council chambers. Here s what each had to say:
Livonia considers leash, extreme temperature laws for pets
Pet owners in Livonia, especially those with dogs, may soon have a few extra rules to follow.
City council is considering two ordinances: One would require animals be leashed at all times when off their owner s property and another would limit how long pets can stay outdoors in extreme cold or heat.
Both were brought to council s attention by residents concerned about the wellbeing of dogs and, in the leash law s case, those they come in contact with. Council will vote on both items at its April 26 meeting.
Weather restrictions
In late February, residents expressed concern about a homeowner who left three beagles outdoors for long periods of time when metro Detroit was experiencing a cold snap. Now, council is considering an ordinance amendment requiring owners to keep pets in a climate-controlled environment when the National Weather Service issues a weather warning, which could be on anything from temperatures