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Its official: Westland voters will chose between incumbent Mayor Bill Wild and Councilwoman Tasha Green in the mayors race this November.  Most Westland voters cast their ballot by mail, but the city had over 10,500 voters during Tuesdays  primary election. According to the clerks office, a local primary doesnt usually draw that kind of interest.  Residents who voted said its a right they feel is important to exercise.  "It’s what you’re supposed to do," said Jennifer Diederichs, wh...

Westlands elections this year are going to be crowded. Five residents have filed to run for mayor and 13 are competing for four open council seats. Both races will require an August primary to pare the mayors race to two candidates and the council pool to eight.  All candidates have until Friday to withdraw. Hometown Life asked each candidate why they chose to run. Heres what they had to say: Mayor race The elected mayor makes $121,574 annually and serves a four-year term. Bill Wild is the ...