The cities of Romulus and Westland are celebrating recent financial grants from the State of Michigan.
Romulus was allocated $7 million in the 2024 Annual State of Michigan Budget to be used for infrastructure and road improvements. Westland was awarded $5 million, also earmarked for infrastructure and special election funding.
Romulus officials said $5 million of the funding would be utilized in partnership with Wayne County for major improvements to Wayne Road; $1 million dedicated to enhancing local neighborhood streets and $1 million to renovating the Romulus Police Department facility.
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight thanked Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, and State Reps. Reggie Miller and Dylan Wegela “for their unwavering support to Romulus in securing these funds. Your commitment to our city’s growth and safety is truly appreciated,” he said.
In Westland, the funds will be used for various city projects, officials said, including the rebuilding of Fire Station No. 4, updating life-saving EMS equipment, Wayne Road. improvements, and funding for special election funding.
