remove lead service lines, as well as improvements to the township’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) basin. In partnership with Wayne County, Redford is also targeting road resurfacing across both major routes and residential streets. Partnerships play a crucial role in the township’s success, and collaboration with entities such as the Redford Chamber of Commerce are crucial.“We have an active Chamber of Commerce here, and they do a good job,” says McRae.“They’re always looking for ways to recruit and bring more people in, that have different abilities and offerings, to our community.” The township has also built valuable partnerships with Wayne County and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Bonarek adds, “They’ve really been great partners. Michigan as a whole, through the MEDC has really been focusing on things like placemaking. We’ve had conversations with them, and they continue to work with us.” LOOKING AHEAD In Redford Township, continuous growth, and adaptability are essential. “I’m a big proponent of lifelong learning, because when we stop learning, we stop growing and evolving,” remarks Bonarek. That enthusiasm is reflected across township departments. “I think the best thing about being in Leisure Services and Parks and Recreation is I get to experience being with residents pretty much daily,” says Stokes. “We get to create the memories for families within our communities.” For Mancini, the reward lies in service.“I appreciate the opportunity to provide a service to people that really need one, and to help them. It makes my job easy to have a job where that’s the only goal I have,” she affirms. Moving forward, the focus is on strengthening connections, expanding accessibility, and creating opportunities for development. At the center of it Adam Bonarek Director of Central Operations Michelle Mancini Director of Economic Community Development 105 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI
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