Authored Westland’s first drunk driver cost recovery ordinance

Authored Westland’s first hazardous spill cost recovery ordinance

Authored Westland’s first vicious dog ordinance

Successfully pushed for tougher building standards for developers

Successfully fought against the placement of a half-way house in Westland

Successfully pushed for Westland’s high-tech library

^{Successfully pushed for World Wide Web listing of all City of Westland Ordinances and Charter for easy online access by citizens  (see Westland Info page for link)}

Became the first Councilman in Westland history to be certified by the Michigan Municipal League's Elected Official's Academy

^{Supported Advanced Life Support rescue & early warning siren system city-wide}