Live reporting by
Heather Alder
Community members call for “way more work done” on solar and Councilmembers debate hiring outside counsel for a legal analysis of the city’s proposal to build solar fields in neighborhoods
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04:04 AM Jul 9, 2024 CDT
Here is the link to attend the meeting view zoom (as well as other info such as previous meeting sessions).
detroitmi.gov/government/cit…
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City council is elected by district, or at large.
Here is the link to find your district-
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Here is the link to find your district-
City Council Member for District 7 & our 2 Council Members at large.
It’s almost time! We were hearing some chatter on zoom and recording has started…waiting for the meeting to officially start.
Called to order!!! A few out! Only heard 5 here’s…Mary Sheffield, Coleman Young, Angela Whitfield-Calloway, Scott Benson, & Latisha Johnson.
Member Durham was excused absent per Pres Sheffield.
Member Durham was excused absent per Pres Sheffield.
@JocelynBenson Michigan SOS @JocelynBenson detailing to the council the new voting rights-
More secure voting options.
More secure voting options.
@JocelynBenson Advised Council Pres Pro Tem Tate and Members Waters and Santiago-Romero..
Unto presentation of Ben Gardner from All Voting is Local.
Unto presentation of Ben Gardner from All Voting is Local.
@JocelynBenson Mr Gardner is detailing the support of the voters on ballot initiatives and the changes it made available.
@JocelynBenson Mr Gardner educating us on a repeal of a ban we had in Michigan to take paid rides to the polls!
So no taking a ride share if you didn’t have a car.
Wonder why this law was made…
So no taking a ride share if you didn’t have a car.
Wonder why this law was made…
@JocelynBenson Council Member Young detailed past injustices of proper & fair elections from an 1873 Colfax Massacre
to January 6th
history.com/this-day-in-hi…
to January 6th
@JocelynBenson City Clerk Janice Winfrey advised it’s her job to educate as “ignorance is dangerous”
& to advise
“What is law, what is right & what is foolishness”.
& to advise
“What is law, what is right & what is foolishness”.
@JocelynBenson Member Young presentation -
Spirit of Detroit awarded to Executive Protection Detail City Council Assignment.
Spirit of Detroit awarded to Executive Protection Detail City Council Assignment.
@JocelynBenson Betty Lyons- asking why no outcry from members on the $600 million stolen from citizens from overcharging of property taxes.
@JocelynBenson Speaker talking about solar panels in John R/Brush/Nevada- doesn’t think it’s a good use of land.
Next speaker Miss Ellis- against solar panels- Dist 3- delete carbon footprint.
Open lots will always bring trash and crime.
Next speaker Miss Ellis- against solar panels- Dist 3- delete carbon footprint.
Open lots will always bring trash and crime.
@JocelynBenson Mr Burton - speaking about Councilwoman Calloway not representing her district- the district is for solar panels- 100% approval-
@JocelynBenson Last in person comment- Mr Johnson-
City awarded $30.8 million from federal govt & $5 million from state. Transportation use.
City awarded $30.8 million from federal govt & $5 million from state. Transportation use.
@JocelynBenson Tahiti Ahmad said she is in Calloways district and against solar panels and she is representing her district well.
@JocelynBenson Tahiti Ahmad said she is in Calloways district and against solar panels and she is representing her district well.
@JocelynBenson Several callers discussing the mass shooting that happened over the weekend in Detroit & police & government response (or lack of).
A link to coverage from @wxyzdetroit is below-
A link to coverage from @wxyzdetroit is below-
@JocelynBenson @wxyzdetroit Some discussions on property and lawn maintenance and the Dept of Building and Safety fines.
@JocelynBenson @wxyzdetroit Meeko Williams discussing solar panels and the need for more health information.
Betty Varner Aug 3 6439 Ellsworth- Community event-offering hygiene products for kids, looking for barbers & hair stylists-
Looking for donations and volunteers-
Betty Varner Aug 3 6439 Ellsworth- Community event-offering hygiene products for kids, looking for barbers & hair stylists-
Looking for donations and volunteers-
@JocelynBenson @wxyzdetroit 5 resolutions from law department for law suit settlements—-no objections-
These include the $8.5 Million for Larry Smith being wrongfully convicted of murder-overturned in
More info on that here from 2023
wxyz.com/news/local-new…
These include the $8.5 Million for Larry Smith being wrongfully convicted of murder-overturned in
More info on that here from 2023
@JocelynBenson @wxyzdetroit Public Health contracts 17.1-17.10 member Calloway wants to voice opposition to some of those contracts once voting happens.
@JocelynBenson @wxyzdetroit 17.13 postponed 1 week no objections the other resolutions under 17.
Public Health & Safety standing committee-
approved.
Public Health & Safety standing committee-
approved.
New Business contracts-
Some members ? Why 18.3- contract for software for traffic safety data analysis systems is going to Canadian company- advised…they own the software.
Some members ? Why 18.3- contract for software for traffic safety data analysis systems is going to Canadian company- advised…they own the software.
Postponed 18.5-18.8 for 1 week waiting on further information
Discussion on resolution to provide a legal analysis of proposed solar farm.
Corp council Mallett-asked for opinion—
Agree with the resolution. Short window to review from the firm (Lawyer Mr Perkins)is appropriate.
Corp council Mallett-asked for opinion—
Agree with the resolution. Short window to review from the firm (Lawyer Mr Perkins)is appropriate.
Motion to postpone for 1 week from Councilman Young- Pres Sheffield advising the delay will not help the urgency-
And she would understand why members would vote no to that motion.
Young stated his disagreement with Pres.
& belief of need for postponement-
And she would understand why members would vote no to that motion.
Young stated his disagreement with Pres.
& belief of need for postponement-
Member Benson ? If can get the lawyer Mr Perkins to discuss with them the appointment of his firm while they are busy. Stated previous issues with his firm giving delayed decisions.
Mr Whitaker is looking into that.
Mr Whitaker is looking into that.
Motion to postpone a week-the resolution - failed-
Original motion to approve to send this to new business-
Member Waters motion to move to
Internal Operations standing committee- passed-
Original motion to approve to send this to new business-
Member Waters motion to move to
Internal Operations standing committee- passed-
Moment of Silence and sending condolences for the mass shooting over the weekend in Detroit-
Members Benson, Johnson,Santiago-Romero, Waters, Young & Pres Sheffield reported on the mass shootings.
And the need to keep communities safe- be it more enforcement, family, laws, community.
And the need to keep communities safe- be it more enforcement, family, laws, community.
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