Ypsi Freighthouse meeting scheduled for Wednesday
Mar. 9, 2010 · 1:24 p.m.
The City of Ypsilanti will hold an informational session at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall surrounding the renovation and construction of Ypsilanti's Freighthouse....read more
City Council denies extension for Thompson Block
Mar. 3, 2010 · 2:09 a.m.
Ypsilanti City Council voted to deny a traffic control order for the scaffolding supporting the Thompson Block and initiate legal action to have it removed.
In...read more
YPD to save jobs by assigning additional officer to LAWNET
Feb. 26, 2010 · 11:37 a.m.
With Ypsilanti budget deficits skyrocketing in 2011, the city planned to cut eight officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department on July 1.
However, YPD will be...read more
Ypsi facade projects selected for competitive grant
Feb. 25, 2010 · 4:38 p.m.
The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Design Committee selected 128-130 W. Michigan Ave., 12-16 N. Huron St. and 601 W. Cross for inclusion in the DDA's...read more
Ypsilanti DDA board to re-post director job
Feb. 19, 2010 · 4:03 p.m.
The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Directors will re-post its vacant director position March 1.
The DDA’s Ad Hoc Director Search Committee...read more
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The Superior Township Board unanimously voted to endorse the continued leadership of Congressman John Dingell as Chair of the U.S. House of Representative Energy and Commerce Committee
Resolution endorses Congressman as Chairman of Committee
Nov. 17, 2008 · 9:58 p.m.
The Superior Township Board voiced its support for U.S. Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn) as Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The support was given in the form of a resolution passed at tonight’s meeting.
Dingell is in danger of loosing his position as chair of the committee as Congressman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) announced his bid for the seat Nov. 5.
“I think he’s done such a magnificent job for Michigan as well as the United States, and I think it’s unfortunate they are trying to remove him as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee,” Township Supervisor William McFarlane said of Dingell.
Township Treasurer Brenda McKinney said she thinks Superior is the only township in Washtenaw County to pass the resolution in support of the Congressman.
“I’ve not heard of any (municipal body) in Washtenaw County,” she said. “We might be the only one so far.”
The resolution argues Dingell’s experience and efficiency to get things done as chair of the committee. The resolution also highlights milestone legislation the Congressman has been involved with, including the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act and the National Wilderness Act.
“To Remove Congressman Dingell from his post as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee at this point in time with the many issues before the Country and the need for unity within the Democratic Party to further the goals of President Elect Obama would cause unnecessary dissention within the party,” the resolution states.
In his announcement to seek the chairman position on the committee, Waxman said there would be opportunity and challenges in the coming years and the public “will need the very best leadership in Congress and our committees to succeed."
“Enacting comprehensive energy, climate, and health care reform will not be easy. But my record shows that I have the skill and ability to build consensus and deliver legislation that improves the lives of all Americans,” Waxman wrote in is announcement.
However, Washtenaw County Commissioner Leah Gunn said Dingell would do a better job getting legislation through Congress in a letter to Freep.com.
Superior Township Trustee Nancy Caviston said she supports Dingell and his position on the committee.
“He sure has helped our community in many ways,” Claviston said.
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