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Wayne City Council just gave the green light for Jack Demmer Ford's massive new service center, marking their biggest local investment in over 50 years!

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Council approves Jack Demmer Ford pro-center with 27 bays, staff outline timeline
The Wayne City Council approved a 42,000-square-foot Jack Demmer Ford commercial vehicle service center with 27 bays and ~170 parking spaces; developer anticipates schematic design by month-end, county stormwater review, construction late 2027 and a spring 2028 opening.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Residents are demanding a thorough review of Flock cameras after alarming reports of wrongful detentions and serious public safety concerns.

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Residents press council to review Flock camera accuracy after alleged wrongful stops
Multiple residents urged the council to reconsider or review automated license‑plate reader (Flock) technology, citing cases they described as wrongful stops, detentions and arrests linked to misread plates.
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September 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Wayne's city manager reveals exciting updates on pension negotiations, a new playground for Gaudi Park, and a groundbreaking drone project that could revolutionize auto part delivery!

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City manager updates council on pension talks, playground replacement and drone trials
City manager reported ongoing collective‑bargaining work focused on pension debt and cost savings, described why a 2002 playscape cannot be moved and said Jack Demmer Ford is testing a delivery drone that has flown in the area; manager also said a dangerous building demolition is nearly complete.
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September 6, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Wayne's city council is proposing strict new regulations on medical-marijuana caregivers that could reshape the landscape for providers and patients—are these changes necessary or an undue burden?

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Council holds first reading on revised medical‑marijuana caregiver permit ordinance after public concerns
City staff presented an ordinance change to require city permits for medical‑marijuana primary caregivers, limit residential caregiver grows to 25% of usable floor area or 300 sq ft and restrict caregiver operations in commercial/industrial zones; public commenters and council members pressed the city on enforcement, penalties and potential burdens for caregivers.
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September 6, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The Wayne City Council just held a closed session to strategize on a high-stakes federal case that could impact the city's finances dramatically.

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Wayne council goes into closed session to consult on Blackwell v. No Sereni litigation
Council entered closed session to consult with counsel regarding trial or settlement strategy in Blackwell v. No Sereni (U.S. District Court case 21‑CV‑11712), citing MCL 15.268(1)(e) and recording a roll‑call vote to close the meeting.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Tensions rose at the Wayne council meeting as residents voiced urgent concerns over the Eloise property, criticized Flock cameras, and announced their candidacies, while one speaker threatened legal action against the city.

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Residents press council on Eloise, Flock cameras and file lawsuits; several announce campaigns
Public comments included calls to fix the Eloise property, criticism of Flock cameras, candidacy announcements for local school board and city council, and an extended public denunciation by Davinson McVarlane announcing plans to file a federal civil‑rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the city and multiple officials.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Wayne City Council just took a significant step behind closed doors to discuss a pivotal settlement in the case of City of Wayne v. Anthony Miller, sparking public calls for fairness and accountability.

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Council directs counsel after closed session tied to City of Wayne v. Anthony Miller
Council entered closed session to consult with counsel under MCL 15.268 and later approved an added item directing counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session relating to City of Wayne v. Anthony Miller; public commenters urged the council to approve the related settlement.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Residents are rallying for safety with a bold proposal for LED speed signs and a community meeting to discuss the controversial Flock cameras!

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Residents again press council for LED speed signs and an education session on Flock cameras
A resident urged the city to pursue LED speed signs (about $5,000 each) and asked the police chief to hold a community education meeting about Flock cameras; the city manager noted Flock will inspect damaged cameras and the police department is investigating.
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July 25, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The Wayne City Council has voted 6-1 to urgently demolish a dangerous 1890-era building, raising concerns among residents about costs and accountability.

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Wayne council approves emergency demolition of 35128 West Michigan Ave., 6-1 vote
The Wayne City Council voted 6-1 on June 9 to authorize an emergency demolition of 35128 West Michigan Avenue and award a qualified contractor $89,000, citing imminent public-safety risks; residents raised questions about choosing a higher bid and whether taxpayers will be repaid.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Wayne City Council has just updated its cross-connection water rules to align with state law, while also approving key budget amendments and intergovernmental contracts!

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Wayne council adopts water cross-connection ordinance, approves budget and contract actions
At its June 2 meeting the Wayne City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-03 to align local cross-connection water rules with state law and approved a series of routine financial and intergovernmental measures, including a budget amendment, a cemetery plot buyback, and contract amendments with Great Lakes Water Authority and Wayne County parks millage funding.
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June 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Wayne City Council has officially adopted a crucial budget that will shape the city's spending priorities for the next year, paving the way for significant projects and labor agreements.

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Wayne council adopts 2026-27 budget, approves water-project change order and several contracts
Wayne City Council on May 19 approved the city manager's 2026-27 budget and millage rates, authorized a $264,121 change order on the 2024 lead water-service replacement project to use EPA funds (bringing the contract to $5,858,771) and moved ahead with bids for general counsel and tentative union agreements.
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May 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Vincent McFarland's explosive allegations against the Wayne Police Department hinge on a tragic June 2024 incident, claiming misconduct and a cover-up of vital body cam footage.

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Public commenter alleges police misconduct and pending lawsuits; council did not respond
At the public‑comment period, Vincent McFarland alleged Wayne Police Department misconduct in a 2024 death, said the department withheld body‑cam footage, and announced several pending lawsuits; remarks were assertions by a commenter and were not contested or substantiated during the meeting.
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April 25, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Wayne City Council just approved a plan that will save the city $1.2 million in pension payments for FY2027, paving the way for crucial investments in public services!

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Wayne council approves MERS amortization extension to ease FY27 budget pressure
The Wayne City Council approved an amortization extension agreement with MERS that city staff say will lower FY2027 pension payments by about $1.2 million by extending funding from 2041 to 2053; council voted unanimously to adopt the agreement, which is included in the recommended FY2027 budget.
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April 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Wayne City Manager Diane Webb announced a remarkable turnaround in 2025, showcasing debt reductions, improved fund balances, and the city's achievement of being "officially lead free" after replacing over 1,000 lead service lines.

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Wayne city manager cites improved fund balances, debt reductions and completion of lead-line replacements in 2025
City Manager Diane Webb told the Wayne City Council that 2025 closed with improved audits, debt reductions and multiple grant-funded projects, including demolition of a downtown parking structure and replacement of lead service lines that the city says makes it 'officially lead free.'
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February 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Wayne City Council has taken a significant step towards safer drinking water by approving a $190,000 contract to replace lead and galvanized service lines—are you affected?

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Wayne council approves Stantec contract to finish drinking-water line replacements
The council approved up to $190,000 for Stantec to finish engineering services on the city’s Lehi service/line replacement project, continuing state-reimbursed work on known lead and galvanized service lines and scheduling remaining replacements before the funding window closes.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM