opportunity; e-government calls for interaction and sharing between all levels of government and government agencies. (Denhardt and Denhardt, 2009) If cooperation is lacking, e-government initiatives cannot be successful. In a particular case study of “Sun County”, the real location name was changed for confidentiality purposes; the implementation of a new GIS (Geographic Information System) was followed for several years in order to focus on the process of e-government rather than the outcome or outputs that
boarded doors and windows have become indigenous, not only to Rosedale Park, but to every part of the metro Detroit area. However, one thing has remained constant; Rosedale Park, no rather Detroit as a whole is still my community. Presently, in Michigan alone, foreclosure has claimed roughly 9700 homes and the list grows as we speak (mi.foreclosure.com). Sadly even my home has failed to avoid this list of potential foreclosures. However, I don’t see myself as a victim nor do I see myself as defeated
open as the post office, the new post office building was constructed and the Castle building was renamed the Castle Sub Station. This building has three floors of exhibits that explore Saginaw County’s rich history. The Historical Society of Saginaw County maintains and preserves a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts which are used for exhibits and research. There are programs that are offered that include lectures, tours and a mobile museum and classroom called History on the move. The mobile
I grew up in a Waterford Michigan in a neighborhood called Waterford Meadows. The neighborhood consisted of middle-working class citizens, almost entirely Caucasian Americans, nuclear family households (domestic unit consisting of parents and their unmarried children), and the men were the breadwinners while the women homemakers. Today Waterford is a growing township; commercial buildings on every corner, new subdivisions, bigger roads, and high class dining restaurants. When I was a child, in the
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The water crisis in Flint Michigan was a travesty of justice and could have been avoided. While examining this unfortunate incidence, the truth of what happened is clear, conscience and deplorable that the choice in cost-cutting measures would lead to contaminated water that was harmful to many. The water crisis could have happened in any town or city in America, or could it. However, Flint, Michigan a place 70 miles north of Detroit, which once thrived as the home of the nation’s largest General
Flint, Michigan is in a state of emergency, but help isn’t coming fast enough. The seepage of toxic lead into drinking water pipes has created a widespread public health crisis which has prompted President Obama to declare a federal state of emergency. The problem can be traced back to 2014 when the city started to use the Flint River as its primary water source. Flint was in need of an alternative water source until its connecting pipe to the Karegnondi Water Authority (KWA) was complete, so the
come alive. This paper examines the ancestry of the 21st century history student ad uncovers the connections to past events in North American history. CHAPTER ONE: 11th Great Grandfather of Author William Allis was born around the year 1613 in Essex County, England to Richard Allis and Margaret Baines. At the age of seventeen, William Allis arrived in Massachusetts with the Winthrop Fleet. Allis was aboard the Mayflower, which was making its third voyage across the Atlantic. After the immigrants landed
Fox Island is a 605-acre park that is in southwest Allen County. The park’s address is 7324 Yohne Road. Fox Island is twelve minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport, eight minutes from Lutheran Hospital and nineteen minutes from downtown Fort Wayne. The park’s neighbors include Interstate 69, National Serv-All’s landfill and Eagle Marsh Preserve. Fox Island is a park within a park that has 270 acres dedicated as a State Nature Preserve. This area protects unique plants, animals and
WADSWORTH — A number of Wayne County residents who turned up for what they believed would be a public comment meeting organized by a federal commission to air concerns about the NEXUS pipeline seemed to be equally upset with the project and the new format for the “meeting.” Deb Adkins, whose house is within 100 feet or so of the original path, was surprised to discover FERC changed the format of the meeting. Previous public comment meetings were held in auditoriums with people wishing to speak going
Canadian Waste in Michigan In 1986, a waste treaty between Canada and the U.S. was signed by American lawmakers concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste. Under the terms of this treaty, the EPA is to receive notification of these shipments, and then would have 30 days to consent or object to the shipment. Since 1986 Canada has shipped its garbage to Michigan to be dumped into landfills and the provisions of this treaty have never been enforced. But now is the time for them
statement of work flows ( Liebler and McConnell, 2008, p.53). A healthcare department manager must have knowledge of the job functions, job descriptions, and how those relationships impacts, authority, chain-of-command and communication. As a Wayne County Sheriff Sergeant, the organizational jail chart reveals the decision making process in terms of, (a) major functions,(b) relationship of functions, (c) channels of supervision, and (d) lines of authority and communication and positions( by job
arrived at the Saginaw County Court House, 70th District Court for my Introduction to Criminal Justice class. District Courts resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles to decide who is right. Trial Courts include the District Judge who tries the case and a jury that decides the case. Magistrate Judges assist District Judges in preparing cases for trial. Magistrate Judges may also conduct trials in misdemeanor cases. I arrived at the Saginaw County Court house on Tuesday
I’m William Christopher Winn, and I am running to represent the great state of Michigan as a US senator. Born and raised in Wayne, MI, this great state has always been my home. I am a thirty-eight-year-old tall white man at 6’4”, with brown short cut hair, brown eyes, and a weight of 225lbs. My ethnic background includes German and Irish heritages. While strong and sometimes harsh, I have an emotional side and think of myself as a funny, charismatic person. My family has always been the center
Detroit’s most extravagant historic landmarks. The Guardian Building opened in 1929 in the financial district; built for the Union Trust Company, after a two year long process of construction and design. Today, the Guardian Building is owned by Wayne County, becoming its official headquarters. I fully support my group’s choice of the Guardian Building representing who we are as Detroit because it is a standing embodiment of Detroit’s artistic and architectural advancements as well as the city’s rise
calorie restriction, I learned basic nutrition concepts that guided my food choices and enabled me to maintain a healthy weight. This experience inspired me to increase the depth of my knowledge and earn a degree in nutrition and food science from Wayne State University. After earning a degree and working in the field, I was determined to continue my education in Madonna University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics. I aspire to become a registered dietitian to promote nutrition education in the community
Stowers v. Wolodzko It is the case against “Dr. Wolodzko” (defendant) by “Mrs. Stowers” (the plaintiff) in Wayne County court for the actions taken by the defendant and confinement of the plaintiff in the private mental hospital based on valid court order. Facts of the case: The plaintiff was a housewife living in Livonia, Michigan along with her husband and children. She wanted to apply for divorce due to the difficulties in their marital life and informed her husband about divorce two months prior
stigma placed upon black girls and help support them and guide them through the world through mentorship teaching them along the way the beauty of being a black girl. Our organization works closely with young girls ages 4-16 in the Washtenaw and Wayne county community where we hold bi-weekly meetings with our young girls and well as weekend activities. Our meeting consist of homework time in the first hour where we help the little girls with their school work whether that be math, literature, science
DETROIT, known as the "Automotive Capital of the World," is the largest city in the state of Michigan. The city sits at the heart of an official three-county metropolitan region comprising Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. As we look at the current condition of Detroit Michigan, you would ponder what made the city look so ran down and why did everyone abandoned a once known as a beautiful city. If one were to look at older pictures of the city back in its earlier years they wouldn't be able to
Born on February 29, 1956, in Rochester, Michigan, evil tail was sexually abused and thrown out of her home as a teen. Having been involved in previous incidents with the law, she made a living as a sex worker on Florida's highways, and in 1989 she killed a man who had picked her up. She went on to kill at least five other men and was eventually caught, convicted, and placed on death row. A person who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic