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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Zoning moratoria tool (proposed Section 13.16)
A proposed new Section 13.16 would establish how and why the city can impose moratoria — temporary holds — on specific zoning uses. This would give the city a tool to pause certain types of development while rules are studied or updated.
Mid-Michigan Recycling lease extension
A five-year extension of the lease of five acres at 32000 Glendale Avenue for wood processing and disposal.
Trash pickup reliability with Priority Waste
A resident reported repeated litter from the new trash contractor's recycling service; McCullough pointed to a DPW priority line that resolves route complaints quickly.
Lower credit card fees for city payments
Switching from Point and Pay to BS&A drops the resident card payment fee from 2.8% to 2.65% and consolidates vendors.
Deer overpopulation and golf course chemicals
A resident asked the council to take up regional deer population management with neighboring cities, and to have Parks and Rec review whether golf course fertilizers and herbicides could be switched to organic alternatives.
Municipal Bond
Livonia is putting a massive $150 million municipal bond on the August ballot to upgrade city buildings, which could end up raising your local property taxes. It's a big decision on how the city spends money and updates its aging infrastructure.
Civic Center Redesign
Livonia is planning a massive 10-year overhaul of its Civic Center campus to completely revamp local government facilities and community spaces. If you live in the area, get ready for a totally reimagined hub for local events and city services.
Civil Rights
Livonia residents and activists are turning up the heat on local leaders to finally address the city's long-standing reputation for racism. Expect city officials to face serious pressure to put official anti-discrimination rules on the books.