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Detroit

Transportation
Oct. 28, 2023

Sandi has a warm, clean and comfortable ride.

Detroit Department of Transportation Documenters on the Bus 2023 (Special Assignment!) - Route 2, Michigan

Notetaking by

Sandi Nelson

Detroit

Development
Nov. 30, 2023

After 2 hearings, BSEED decides to wait for planning department recommendations before issuing decisions on two applications for marijuana provisioning facilities on Detroit’s westside

Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department BSEED, Marijuana Hearings

Notetaking by

A J Johnson

Detroit

Politics
Nov. 29, 2023

Committee extends intergovernmental agreement for ShotSpotter for 1 year; extends agreement to work on DPD cold cases for 1 year

Wayne County Commission Committee on Public Safety, Judiciary, and Homeland Security

Live-tweeting by

Heather Alder

Detroit

Development
Nov. 28, 2023

NAC requests community benefits increase to 30% affordable housing units with 25% for seniors; and guaranteed construction and permanent jobs for Detroiters, with no criminal background checks for applicants.

Detroit Planning and Development Department The Future of Health CBO Meeting #7

Live-tweeting by

Amy Senese

Detroit

Politics
Nov. 30, 2023

Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms, appointed last month, was introduced. The Detroit Fire Department will receive a new fleet of firetrucks, ambulances and drones.

Detroit City Council District 5 Community Advisory Council Town Hall - IN-PERSON ONLY!

Live-tweeting by

Anna Harris

Detroit

Criminal Justice
Nov. 30, 2023

BOPC votes to send a draft video release policy to City Council requiring the release of footage of certain police-involved incidents within 21 days.

Detroit Board of Police Commissioners Board of Police Commissioners

Live-tweeting by

Bridget Scallen

Detroit

Transportation
Oct. 28, 2023

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Detroit Department of Transportation Documenters on the Bus 2023 (Special Assignment!) - Route 5, Van Dyke-Lafayette

Notetaking by

Anna Harris

Detroit

Transportation
Oct. 28, 2023

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Detroit Department of Transportation Documenters on the Bus 2023 (Special Assignment!) - Route 5, Van Dyke-Lafayette

Notetaking by

Tewonia Alamu

Detroit

Politics
Nov. 28, 2023

Commissioners examine the emergency procurement process after approving emergency procurements for transportation, janitorial services, and supplies

Wayne County Commission Committee on Health and Human Services

Notetaking by

Eric McCormick

Detroit

Politics
Nov. 30, 2023

Introduction to DFD Commissioner Chuck Simms who gave updates on DFD, which will be receiving a new fleet of fire trucks, ambulances and drones.

Detroit City Council District 5 Community Advisory Council Town Hall - IN-PERSON ONLY!

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Ashley Williams

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