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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Vol. 44, No. 26
B & B COLLISION
Madis steps into Eastpointe city manager role EASTPOINTE — Following a search that began shortly after the for-
mer city manager left in March, Ryan Madis was sworn in as Eastpointe’s city manager during a ceremony Dec. 1. The City Council selected Madis from four finalists. The council’s first
pick, Brian Wood, declined the position, so an offer was extended to Madis, who accepted. Through his contract, Madis is paid a yearly salary of $140,000. He also receives
four weeks of paid time off and membership fees to a professional organization. If he moves to Eastpointe, he will also receive a $30,000 relocation incentive. See CITY MANAGER on page 14A
Madis Dan Zander crosses Bellview Elementary School students at the intersection of Stephens Road and Grove Avenue, which has been his most recent post. The longtime Eastpointe Community Schools crossing guard will retire Dec. 19. He has worked for the district since 1992. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
‘DAN, I THANK YOU SO MUCH’
Longtime crossing guard is ready to stop BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — The Dec. 8 Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting ended on
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an emotional note when Dan Zander, a crossing guard with the district for 33 years, bid school officials goodbye. After three decades of keeping students safe in the rain, snow, wind and sun as they walked to and from school, Zander is hanging up his safety vest and retiring effective Dec. 19. See RETIRE on page 14A
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