Detroit Reparation Task Force Public Session
Detroit City Council
Saturday, June 1, 2024
2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. EDT
18100 Meyers Rd Detroit, MI 48235 (Directions)
Northwest Activities Center, Space 6
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This meeting will be held in the basement in Space 6. Please plan to attend in person as internet connectivity issues may occur as a result of broadcasting from the basement of NWAC.
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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
The Task Force facilitated a group discussion focused on three main topics: the beauty of Detroit's Black community, harms to that community, and recommendations for repair. Several participants mentioned rectifying and recovering assets lost under emergency management.
The Task Force facilitated a group discussion focused on three main topics: the beauty of Detroit's Black community, harms to that community, and recommendations for repair. Several participants mentioned rectifying and recovering assets lost under emergency management.
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12:44 PM Jun 1, 2024 CDT
What are the beautiful things about Black people in Detroit? What do you think about when you think about the beauty of the community?
She goes on to mention that Detroit is the Blackest city in the country, and is a great contributor to the Black middle class
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Detroit City Council
The Detroit City Council is the legislative body of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The Council is responsible for the creation of local laws—called ordinances. Additionally they pass resolutions, motions, and the proposed city budget. The full-time council is required to meet every business day for at least 10 months of the year, with at least eight of these meetings occurring at a location besides city hall. The council may convene for special meetings at the call of the mayor or at least four members of council. Areas of responsibility for the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee include, Budget, Finance and the Auditor General.
City Council members are elected on the same cycle as the Mayor and will be elected in 2021. Seven members represent the seven council districts, while two members are elected at-large.
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