What's the State of the Northville Community?

Northville's city officials and leaders dressed in their business best to address attendees of the State of the Community Luncheon on Wednesday.

The luncheon, at Meadowbrook Country Club, is an expected annual event that has been happening for more than 20 years. 

"It almost kicks off our spring/summer season," said Jody Humphries, executive director of the Northville Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event.

Northville Mayor Christopher Johnson and Township Supervisor Bob Nix presented updates on the city and township.

Nix started by mentioning the tragedies that seem to happen all too often. 

"We should have in our thoughts and prayers, the men and women in the armed forces and the first responders who help protect us day to day," he said.

In regards to the township, he listed four positive points:

• The township is fiscally sound
• It offers a variety of services
• The community is growing
• The township is developing into a place where people want to live

Read more of what Nix said about the township.

The luncheon was an opportunity for township and city representatives to come together to talk about Northville as one community.

City of Northville Mayor Christopher Johnson highlighted several developments in the city, including:

• Opening the walkway, officially called the the Comerica Community Connection, that connects pedestrians on Main Street to the parking lot behind Comerica Bank
• Fixing Rogers Street and West Main Street near Rogers Street
• Working on Eight Mile Road and Center Street this summer
• Getting a non-motorized connection to Maybury State Park on Beck Road

Read more of what Johnson said about the city.

Northville schools Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher and Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox were also guest speakers at the luncheon. 

Read what Gallagher said about Northville's schools.

Read what Cox had to say from the county's perspective. 

What do you think about the state of Northville and Northville Township? Tell us in the comments.