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RandySF

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Wed Aug 6, 2025, 04:29 AM Aug 6

$120 million bond squeaks by in Novi; more results from Plymouth, Westland, Northville

Novi

With 100% of precincts reporting, voters narrowly approved a $120 million public safety facilities bond proposal with 5,237 yes votes, or 55%, to 4,323 no votes, or 45%, according to unofficial election results.The city will levy 1 mill on taxpayers over the course of up to 25 years to fund a new combined police and fire station facility, two new stand-alone fire stations, and renovations and improvements to Fire Station No. 4.


Westland

Eight Westland City Council candidates will advance to the November election for a shot at winning four full-term seats that are available, according to unofficial election results with 100% of precincts reporting. The highest vote getters in Tuesday's primary were Emily Bauman with 15%; Antoinette Martin with 14%; John Sullivan with 14%; Lekisha Maxwell with 13%; Michael Londeau with 9%; Jim Hart with 9%; DeLano Hornbuckle with 7%; and Josh Powell with 7%.


Plymouth

Scott Silvers missed his chance of being on the November ballot for a spot on the Plymouth City Commission by just nine votes on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results with 100% of precincts reporting. Silvers came in last with 435 votes, or 7%. The top eight votegetters who are advancing to November as they seek four available full-term seats are Jennifer Kehoe with 15%; Alanna Maguire with 14%; Nick Moroz with 14%; Joe Elliott with 13%; Karen Sisolak with 12%; Ron Picard with 10%; Kristin McHale-Johnson with 8%; and Jim Mulhern with 7%.The top three vote getters in November will win four-year terms, while the fourth highest will win a 2-year term.



https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2025/08/05/novi-plymouth-westland-aug-5-election-results/85534133007/

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