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Livonia council sends police-station proposal to Committee of the Whole after heavy public opposition to wetland site
Summary
The Livonia City Council voted 7–0 to move consideration of a proposed new police station into a Committee of the Whole after weeks of workshops and heavy public comment objecting to building on a wetlands parcel, raising questions about geotechnical risk, cost overruns and funding. Residents urged alternative sites and more transparency.
The Livonia City Council voted Wednesday to send the proposed construction of a new police station back to the Committee of the Whole, giving all seven councilmembers more time to review site options, financing questions and technical reports. The motion passed unanimously.
Council members said recent small-group workshops with administration produced helpful information but left unresolved questions about financing, wetlands and community input. Councilmember Carrie Persicone, who moved to return the item to committee, said members have requested additional data — particularly on financing — and called for a public forum…
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