DECEMBER 10, 2025 Vol. 22, No. 28
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OLSM WINS D-2 STATE TITLE 5A
WB officials preview general fund for 2026 BY GENA JOHNSON
gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — During its meeting Dec. 1, the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees reviewed plans for the 2026 budget’s general fund. It was the last meeting before a proposal would be presented for approval. Leading the budget presentation was Allison Broihier, the township’s budget and pension manager. She noted there are 32 funds, $132.5 million in estimated revenue and more than $165 million in expenses. She highlighted how the expenses for 2026 are expected to be much higher than those in 2025. “Part of the reason for that is the township has two funds for Parks and Recreation — debt service and capital bonds,” Broihier said. “They will be spending approximately $25 million (between) those two funds for the new Community Connect Building, as well as making $1.7 million in debt service payments next year. Overall, spending is up.” Also contributing to the increase in the budget are the elections planned for 2026.
Honoring the fallen
ABOVE: The Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipes and Drums perform during the Project Blue Light ceremony honoring fallen first responders at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Hazel Park Dec. 2. Their performance included a poignant rendition of “Amazing Grace.” LEFT: Debbie Swofford, event organizer, places a flower on the Project Blue Light wreath. One can show support for police and fire this winter by placing a blue light and red light, respectively, in their front window. Photos by Liz Carnegie
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