Livonia Accountability Watchdogs

06/25/2026

Welcome to the Livonia Accountability Watchdog Page!!!

"Livonia Vote No ON August Millage" (formally for August 5 primary, 2025) has changed the name of our page, as we wanted a name, describing efforts that we continue to focus on -- accountability and transparency for Livonia.

06/23/2026

An updated notice to all that because of the Spree, tonights Housing Commission meeting will be at Newburgh Village, 11999 Newburgh Rd., on the west side of the street, just north of Plymouth Road. Pictures are included to help you easily find the location.
Please note that this commission starts promptly at 6:30 PM. There is active road construction in the area so traffic may be heavy and unpredictable.
You one opportunity to speak for three minutes at the beginning of the meeting. To ensure you can speak, please plan to arrive on time and allow extra time for the messy traffic situation.
See yesterday's posting for their agenda.

06/22/2026

These are the upcoming meetings in the City of Livonia for the upcoming week beginning June 22nd. If you want to see what may be on the agenda for a particular meeting you can go to www.livonia.gov , look under the tab entitled Your Government and go to the page associated with the group. For example, if you go to the City Council page it’s under the 2026 City Council Meeting and Committee Schedule. On the side (left side will be the agenda and supporting documents. Not all commissions and committees are set up the same way.
+ Livonia Arts Commission June 22, 2026, 6:30PM. Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia 48154. No Agenda Provided on Website.
+ Livonia Housing Commission June 23, 2026, 6:30PM. Newburgh Village, 11999 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150.
Agenda Includes: Approval of Agenda, Public Comment Period, Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan, Approval of Minutes from May Meeting, Approval of Financials, Check Register for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher, Financial Statements for May 2026 for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher, Budget Performance Reports for Silver Village and Newburgh Village, Occupancy & Delinquency Reports, Executive Director Report, Review and Approval of Remote Work Policy, Review and Approval of Facilities Use Policy, Review and Approval of LHC Independent Audit, Review and Approval of LHC’s City Employee Hiring Policy, Review and Approval of CDBG’s Five-year Consolidated Plan.
No supporting documents available on website.

06/19/2026

Please join LIVONIA VOTE NO and many other residents from our fair city for a wonderful evening of music with Steve King & the DITTILIES in beautiful Kellogg Park, Downtown Plymouth!
Come enjoy the golden tones and classic rock 'n' roll hits on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7 PM. Sit back, relax, leave your worries behind, soak in the summer atmosphere and dance the night away. Everyone is welcome!
We will be there and can't wait to see you!

06/14/2026

This posting is from Jim B**a and I have been asked when I might post something about the Smart Millage for Bus Transportation on the August Millage vote. This is my opinion and NOT that of this group. I am posting the explanation from the SMART website (Wayne County Transit Evaluation, not something I have made up and my review of what they are saying we may receive for bus service here in Livonia.

The plan does not provide for complete bus service for livonia on day after the millage is approved. Its is a phased plan Newburgh, 7 Mile Crosstown and Haggerty don't occur until 2029. Plymouth Road would begin in 2027.

There is no discussion about service for individuals with disabilities--no special way for them to call and receive service nor discussion that the busses will have the ability to load people with mobility issues.

There is mention Approximately $1.2M would support capital costs for new Flex service and additional funding for local transportation providers (such as Nankin Transit Commission and
Liv&Go). How much Livonia would receive is a portion of that as we don't know how many "transportation Providers" are included in this estimate.

Personally based on what I have read about the planned service implementation I cannot support this millage. I do not believe we in Livonia will receive value for our tax dollar. A yes vote does not provide in my opinion what the supporters of the Smart Millage claim will happen. I do not see an advantage to us. We will still need to support LIV&GO in Livonia plus pay for the SMART $. I do not see how my neighbors with mobility issues will be able to get around without using LIV&GO to go to a bus stop and then hoping they can get a bus that they can get on and off to the next stop or their destination. Unless the bus stops where they want to go they will need to find another bus or transportation to get to their final destination.

In my opinion we really need a better transportation system--not continued funding for a bad one. When people would need to find there way miles to a bus stop and where the times of operation are not listed I think what is being offered is a non-starter. I hope my friends understand my reasons for my no opinion and respect it. I just do not believe this is the correct solution to the problem. I also hope that the City of Livonia increases the days and hours for LIV&GO as it currently ends at 6PM and that does not allow for people to attend meetings or events within the city in the evenings or the weekends.

Here is a link to the Wayne County Transit Evaluation. I could not add the PDF here.

Information on the August 2026 ballot measure

06/14/2026

These are the upcoming meetings in the City of Livonia for the upcoming week beginning June 15th. If you want to see what may be on the agenda for a particular meeting you can go to www.livonia.gov , look under the tab entitled Your Government and go to the page associated with the group. For example, if you go to the City Council page it’s under the 2026 City Council Meeting and Committee Schedule. On the side (left side will be the agenda and supporting documents. Not all commissions and committees are set up the same way.
+ Livonia City Council Regular Meeting – June 15, 2026 (Monday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Auditorium.
+ Livonia City Council Study Meeting – June 15, 2026 (Monday) 8:00PM or after the Regular meeting. Livonia City Hall Auditorium.
+ Livonia Planning Commission Regular Meeting – June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Auditorium. Agenda:

1. Petition 2026-05-02-13 submitted by Luxe Event LLC requesting waiver use
approval under Sections 2.01, 3.11, and 6.14 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
as amended, to operate a banquet (event) facility with occupancy of over fifty
(50) people, at 27600 Schoolcraft Road, located on the north side of Schoolcraft
Road between Inkster Road and Cardwell Street in the southeast ¼ of Section
24.
2. Petition 2026-05-02-14 submitted by Oval Auto requesting waiver use
approval under Sections 3.11 and 6.06 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as
amended, to operate an automobile repair facility, at 28755 Plymouth Road,
located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Garden Street and Harrison
Street in the northeast ¼ of Section 36.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
3. Petition 2026-05-08-02 submitted by Chipman Design Architecture on
behalf of Chick Fil A requesting site plan approval pursuant of Section 3.11 of
the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to include a windscreen between the
existing columns by the drive-thru door at 11700 Middle Belt Road located on the
corner of Middle Belt and Plymouth Roads in the southwest 1/4 of Section 25.

+ Livonia Employees Board of Trustees Meeting June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 8:30AM. Livonia City Hall Fifth Floor Gallery. No Agenda Published on Website.
+ Livonia Civil Service Commission Meeting June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 5:30PM. Livonia City Hall Fifth Floor Gallery. No Agenda Published on Website.
+ Livonia Human Relations Commission June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) 7:00PM. Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center 15100 Hubbard, Livonia MI 48154. No Agenda Provided on Website.
+ Livonia Library Commission Meeting June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 7:00PM. Bennett Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia MI 48154. No Agenda Provided on Website.

06/10/2026

In the wake of the recent tragic events in our Livonia community over the past few weeks, our hearts go out to all those affected. We stand united in love and support for our neighbors offering our deepest condolences and committed together with strength, compassion, and resilience as we heal and care for one another during this difficult time. Thank you to Livonia Police and Fire.

Team Livonia VOTE NO.

06/08/2026

These are the upcoming meetings in the City of Livonia for the upcoming week beginning June 8th. If you want to see what may be on the agenda for a particular meeting you can go to www.livonia.gov , look under the tab entitled Your Government and go to the page associated with the group. For example, if you go to the City Council page it’s under the 2026 City Council Meeting and Committee Schedule. On the side (left side will be the agenda and supporting documents. Not all commissions and committees are set up the same way.
+ Livonia City Council Finance and Budget Committee Meeting June 8, 2026 (Monday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Auditorium. Agenda is Annual Audit Reports for the period December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025.
+ Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Auditorium. Agenda includes:
1. APPEAL CASE NO. 2025-11-36, Joshua Engels, 20160 Milburn Avenue
(tabled on January 6, 2026 and rescheduled from April 7, 2026): Seeking
to maintain an illegally erected 6-foot-tall privacy fence resulting in a privacy
fence erected in the side yards forward toward the street beyond the rear
corner of the dwelling, which is prohibited.
2. APPEAL CASE NO. 2026-05-04, Abby and Shawn Head, 28202 Gita
Avenue: Seeking to erect a six (6) foot tall wood privacy fence on a corner lot
resulting in a privacy fence erected in a side corner lot that will not align with a
similar fence on the neighboring lot and a privacy fence that is forward toward
the front of the lot beyond the rear corner of the house.
3. APPEAL CASE NO. 2026-05-06, Sara West and Brian Schreck, 11300
Cranston Avenue: Seeking to erect an addition with a new attached garage
resulting in a deficient rear yard setback.

+Livonia Planning Commission Study Meeting June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) 7:00PM. City Hall Fifth Floor Gallery. Agenda includes:

1. Petition 2026-05-02-13 submitted by Luxe Event LLC requesting waiver use approval
under Sections 2.01, 3.11, and 6.14 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to
operate a banquet (event) facility with occupancy of over fifty (50) people, at 27600
Schoolcraft Road, located on the north side of Schoolcraft Road between Inkster Road
and Cardwell Street in the southeast ¼ of Section 24.
2. Petition 2026-05-02-14 submitted by Oval Auto requesting waiver use approval under Sections 3.11 and 6.06 of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to operate an
automobile repair facility, at 28755 Plymouth Road, located on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Garden Street and Harrison Street in the northeast ¼ of
Section 36.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
3. Petition 2026-05-08-02 submitted by Chipman Design Architecture on behalf of
Chick Fil A requesting site plan approval pursuant of Section 3.11 of the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, as amended, to include a windscreen between the existing columns by the
drive-thru door at 11700 Middle Belt Road located on the corner of Middle Belt and
Plymouth Roads in the southwest 1/4 of Section 25.
REPORT FROM STAFF
4. Regular Meetings held by the City Council on May 4, May 18, and June 1, 2026.
418th SPECIAL MEETING
5. Election of Planning Commission Officers

+ Plymouth Road Development Authority Meeting June 10, 2026 (Wednesday) 3:00PM. Livonia City Hall Fifth Floor Gallery. No Agenda provided on website.

+ Livonia Traffic Commission Meeting June 11, 2026 (Thursday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Fifth Floor Gallery. No Agenda provided on website.

06/03/2026

At the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting, during the public comments portion, lifelong resident Steve King, announced that he and his band will no longer be welcomed to perform at the SPREE or "Music from the Heart" series held in front of Livonia City Hall. This news has left Livonia residents disappointed and saddened.

We found out that you can see Steve King and the Dittilies as they perform their golden oldies in Downtown Plymouth at Kellogg Park for the “Music in the Air” series on Friday, June 26th at 7PM. Arrive early - these concerts fill up quickly! And it’s First Responders’ Night! See you there!

06/01/2026

These are the upcoming meetings in the City of Livonia for the upcoming week beginning June 1st. If you want to see what may be on the agenda for a particular meeting you can go to www.livonia.gov , look under the tab entitled Your Government and go to the page associated with the group. For example, if you go to the City Council page it’s under the 2026 City Council Meeting and Committee Schedule. On the side (left side will be the agenda and supporting documents. Not all commissions and committees are set up the same way.
+ Livonia City Council Regular Meeting June 1, 2026 (Monday) 7:00PM – City Hall Auditorium. Two items of interest on the regular agenda are the 6 Mile and Haggerty issues relating to the land issue for the traffic light at Fox Drive which will affect the Quakertown Subdivision. The other item is the approval of a Salt Contract for Roads in Livonia where another viable source was not consulted.
+ Livonia City Council Meeting Study Meeting June 1, 2026 (Monday) 8:00PM or after the Regular Council Meeting - City Hall Auditorium. Items of interest are appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeal.
+ Livonia Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) 6:00PM Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia, Mi 48154. No Agenda Published on Website.
+ Livonia Water and Sewer Board Meeting June 1, 2026 (Monday) 5:00PM. No Ageda Published on Website.
+ Livonia City Council ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING
& TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING – June 3, 2026 (Wednesday) 7:00PM. Livonia City Hall Auditorium. Agenda Includes: Data Center and Zoning Related Issues, Number of Gas Stations and Car Washes in the City.