PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Crest Ford www.crestfordcenterline.com At Crest Ford – Center Line, we’re committed to delivering outstanding value, top-tier service, and a wide selection of new and pre-owned Ford vehicles to drivers in the Metro Detroit area. Located at 26333 Van Dyke, Center Line, MI 48015. And stay tuned — our new Elite Commercial Vehicle Center facility is coming soon, designed to serve business-fleet customers and commercial van/truck needs. n AEW Inc. www.aewinc.com Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc. is a leading design firm since 1968 that provides civil engineering, architecture, surveying, GIS, and consulting services. We partner with municipalities, public agencies and private clients, building lasting relationships grounded in integrity and respect for the communities we serve. like ours. Many of us have reached out to state and federal representatives to help them understand the real cost of these mandates.” PROTECTING INDEPENDENCE, PRESERVING IDENTITY As new challenges arise, the leadership team stays united in purpose and vision. “Despite everything we’re dealing with, we’re going to do whatever it takes to keep this community special and independent,” says Binson.“Local municipalities need to be supported because we’re the ones closest to the people. You can’t understand residents’ needs from Lansing.” Champine shares that conviction. “I grew up just a mile from here in Warren, and I would never be supportive ofCenter Line and Warren merging to save money,” he says. “This city has always been unique. Our neighborhoods, our businesses, and our people have stayed the same through generations.The past decade has been about unity—we’re all on the same page about our mission and goals.” That mission is clear: to preserve Center Line’s small-town spirit while fostering sustainable growth. Through innovation, collaboration, and sheer determination, this city continues to thrive—proving that even in Michigan’s industrial core, independence and community pride remain its strongest assets. 192 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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