Wednesday Detroit City Council Formal Session, 10 a.m.
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OIG accuses Corporation Counsel of obstruction. Land transfer for Detroit International Bridge fails 4-3.
OIG accuses Corporation Counsel of obstruction. Land transfer for Detroit International Bridge fails 4-3.
Iâll be live-tweeting the Detroit City Council Formal Session meeting today at 10:00AM for #DETdocumenters.
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09:26 AM Nov 3, 2021 CDT
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âą 15 to Internal Operations
âą1 to Neighborhood and Community Services
âą 13 to Public Health and Safety
36 people present - we are running a marathon today!
2. is with DOZ Corporation and asked Council to take another look at the procurement ordinance amendment
4. Requested an environmental impact study for the park land exchange deal.
7. Urged council to vote no on the land exchange deal and to require a community benefits agreement
10 and 11 both echoed previous comments opposing the land exchange deal. Also requested community engagement efforts.
13 and14 did not unmute themselves
16. In the area of the FCA plant. Said that with 2 violations for air quality, theyâre still dealing with the smell and other issues that have been brought up.
21. Opposed the land exchange deal with the Ambassador Bridge company.
Said sheâs felt the negative impact the company has had on her neighborhood.
24. Discussed various issues, none specific to Detroit
25. Not present
28 and 29 were not present
36 was not present.
The first two supported the land exchange deal. The clerk noted that they were identical letters.
In other words, they put us on a brief hold to tell a Committee theyâll call them back đ„Ž
Ordinance amendment that bars city contractors from reviewing applicantsâ criminal conviction history.
The public hearing will be November 10th at 1:25pm. https://t.co/YAo68E7kIl
He started by saying âwhen a member of Council discloses privileged and confidential information, it is regrettable.â
Seems like a big statement!
Councilmember Castañeda-LĂłpez questioned whether Garciaâs remarks were illegal. She said that in 2015, Council was told their hands would not be tied and had power to vote it down
âą McCalister Jr voted no on 58 and 78
⹠Castañeda-López voted no on 54.
All of the resolutions were approved
@iam_brendajones
I repeat, Brenda Jones entered the ring. With her gloves on.
âRespect the citizens of this city, who deserve to be able to get a job, who deserves for us to invest in the city of Detroitâ
(Note: Heard that!)
Brenda Jones said sheâs asking Garcia what to remove so they can get this approved, thatâs it
Jones responded and said that all Garcia has been doing is withdrawing.
Garcia responded and said Jonesâ position has âevolvedâ over time. And when it changes, it takes more time
Garcia said thatâs determined by the size of the ordinance.
âą 4 to Budget, Finance and Audit
âą 5 to Internal Operations
âą 4 to Neighborhood and Community Services
âą 10 to Planning and Economic Development
âą 30 to Public Health and Safety
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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 lawsâcalled 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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