Detroit City Council Formal Session, 10 a.m.
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Right to Counsel approved unanimously & w/ support of all 52 commenters; approved contract for 10 metal detectors
Right to Counsel approved unanimously & w/ support of all 52 commenters; approved contract for 10 metal detectors
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09:17 AM May 10, 2022 CDT
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24. Supported the ordinance. Spoke about a protest yesterday after the owner of his building trying to stop their outdoor food pantry and sharing table.
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33. Supported the ordinance and commended City Council for preserving the ordinance and getting the city on board.
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Scott Benson said his office speaks with the caller weekly and will call her again today.
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15. Opposes a street streetscape project and the corrugated fence around a tow yards. Also opposed a Smalley Construction contract.
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17. Spoke in support of metal detectors. Feels it would be a less intrusive way to maintain security at events w/o sacrificing efficiency.
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And this concludes public comment for today! 🙌🏼
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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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