Patrick Brockway Livonia City Council Vice President

06/14/2026

Motor City Irish Fest was great! Stocked up on some Irish short bread. Leslie found highland cow cross stitch patterns and we saw not only the fantastic Ironwood but also Ally the Piper! Even with the rain earlier on Sunday the event still drew a crowd.

06/10/2026

*** MEDIA RELEASE ***

This evening, June 9, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence located at 19332 Rensellor Road following reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male exit the residence with his hands raised indicating he had shot family members at the residence. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

Officers subsequently entered the residence and located two adult individuals inside a main-floor bedroom suffering from gunshot wounds. As officers continued their search of the property, they discovered two additional adults in the backyard, also suffering from gunshot wounds.

Despite lifesaving efforts, all four individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Preliminary investigation has determined that three of the deceased were family members of the suspect. The fourth victim was in a relationship with one of the deceased family members.

The firearm believed to have been used in the incident was recovered at the scene.

This incident was limited to the residence and there is no threat to the public.

This is a tragic event, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this incident.

06/09/2026

*** MEDIA UPDATE ***

Attempted Home Invasions - Arraignment

Manuel Bardakjian, 40, of Livonia was arraigned today at the 16th District Court of Livonia, in connection with the attempted Home Invasions that occurred on May 13, 2026, and May 14, 2026, involving the suspect described as wearing a white protective-style jumpsuit on the following charges:

Attempted Home Invasion – Second Degree – Felony
Assault / Assault and Battery – Misdemeanor
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Felony
Weapons Felony Firearm – Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Felony

The Honorable Judge Sean Kavanagh set a $250,000 - 10% Bond and placed Bardakjian on a tether. A Probable Cause Conference has been scheduled for June 18, 2026 at the 16th District Court of Livonia.

06/09/2026

Two weeks away! See you at the Spree!

06/07/2026

The Greenmead Historical Park Flea Market is almost here!

Tomorrow, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than 160 vendors will fill the grounds with antiques, collectibles, crafts, and unique finds. Bring a wagon or cart and get ready to support Greenmead Historical Park while enjoying one of the community’s favorite events.

Admission is $3 for ages 12 and up, with free entry for kids 11 and younger. Free parking will be available in the Special Events Lot on Newburgh Road and in the lots off Victor Parkway near the Farm Complex.

You can check out the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BvE4U15jR/

The Greenmead Summer Flea Market is almost here!. Please stay alert for scams. We’re excited to welcome everyone tomorrow.

06/06/2026

Good news

*** MEDIA UPDATE - Attempted Home Invasions ***

The Livonia Police Department is providing an update on the attempted home invasion that occurred on May 13, 2026, and the subsequent incident reported on May 14, 2026, involving a suspect described as wearing a white protective-style jumpsuit.

Today, June 6, 2026, as a result of the ongoing investigation, Livonia Police Investigators identified, located, and arrested the individual responsible for these crimes.

The Livonia Police Department would like to recognize the outstanding work and dedication of our investigators, who worked tirelessly over the past several weeks to identify and apprehend the suspect. Their commitment, persistence, and collaborative efforts were instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful resolution.

More information will be made available, pending formal charges by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

06/06/2026

🚨✨ THE DRONE SHOW IS BACK AT THE LIVONIA SPREE! ✨🚨

After a large response last year, our fan-favorite Drone Show is returning to light up the sky once again! 🌌🎆

But this year… we’ve made some changes to make the show EVEN BETTER for our guests. 👀
✨ Improved viewing experience
✨ Updated show layout
✨ Enhanced staging and visibility
✨ More wow moments for the whole family

Trust us — you are not going to want to miss this year’s show! 🎡❤️

📅Thursday, June 25
⏰ 9:15 pm
📍 Livonia Spree Grounds looking west

A huge thank you to ✨ Michigan Lottery ✨ for helping make this experience possible!

Who came to last year’s show?! 👇

06/06/2026

June 6th, 1944- D-day

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SUPREME HEADQUARTERS
ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of N**i tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.

But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the N**i triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!

Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

06/05/2026

🍩🥞 In honor of National Donut Day… we’re talking breakfast! 🥞🍩

While we love a good donut, nothing says Livonia Spree morning quite like our annual Pancake Breakfast! ☀️🎡

Join us for one of our favorite Spree traditions and enjoy a delicious breakfast with family, friends, and neighbors before heading out to enjoy all the fun the Spree has to offer. There’s just something special about pancakes, coffee, and community together. ❤️

📍 Location: Eddie Edgar Ice Arena
📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 8:30 - 11 am

Your breakfast includes:
🥞 Pancakes, Sausage, Pastries, Fruit, coffee and drinks
😊 A morning full of community fun

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and sponsors who help make this tradition possible!
✨ MacFarland & Company Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union

Tell us your go-to breakfast order: pancakes or donuts? 👇

06/05/2026

From last night's meeting.

Yesterday I chaired an Economic Development and Strategic Planning Committee meeting. Below is a summary of what was discussed:

▪️Data Centers
This meeting was a follow up to the February 25th meeting where Council sought to issue a moratorium on data centers while the law department worked on ordinance updates to regular data centers which are currently a permitted use in industrial and commercial areas.

City Attorney Eric Goldstein provided Council an update outlining legal concerns related to moratoriums and offered proposed language for an ordinance to specifically define and outline rationale and use

➡️ The committee moved to go forward with the ordinance proposal

He further explained that moratoriums need to be put in place to evaluate the threat to health, safety and wellness of the public and not to 'buy time' to develop ordinances. With that in mind, it was suggested that current zoning laws be updated to make data centers a special use - requiring Council approval.

➡️ The committee moved to go forward with the ordinance suggestion

Both of these actions would go to Planning Commission for review and public hearing before going to City Council for the same.

▪️Car Washes & Gas Stations
Having learned more about the criteria for moratoriums and given both gas stations and car washes currently require a special use waiver. This item remains in committee with no new action.

🗓 Next meeting: Finance & Budget Committee Meeting on Monday, June 8th @ 7pm