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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Detroit City Council Internal Operations Standing Committee meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m. For more information, check out detroit.documenters.org.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Calloway talks about free lead testing offered by the city. Motion to adjourn.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Member's Reports Miller talks about Count Day and visiting Marcus Garvey Academy. Talks about efforts to encourage attendance through the district. Calloway invites people to join Comstock Park ribbon cutting on Saturday.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
They are now using ICX terminals. Motion to receive and file.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Johnson submitted a memorandum relative to usage of the current Voter Assist Terminals compared to previous AutoMark machines. This will be brought back in two weeks. Election administration joins to speak on this. They say there's minimal difference for voters and this change was made 10 yrs ago.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Misc item - Santiago-Romero submitting a memorandum relative to Interim Zoning Moratorium on AI Data Centers. This would require zoning change and it will be sent to Planning and Economic Development by returning it to the presidents office.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item concerns a settlement against Department of Public Works, moved with recommendation.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Recommendation approved for 4 settlements concerning the Department of Transportation.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This item will be brought back. The item related to PO Yvette Hudson will also be brought back. The other representation items proceed with recommendation.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Motion to move to formal with recommendation approved. Now into Law Department line items. The next items are for legal representation and indemnification for 9 officers in multiple cases. Calloway is concerned about the item with PO Syncere Thurman due to "previous domestic altercations."
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item to accept and appropriate the FY 2027 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant. A little more than half of the total attorneys have Detroit-based offices. They don't typically track numbers of race and gender due to state prohibitions.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item is a $300k increase and extension for legal representation for those in housing jeopardy with Legal Aid and Defenders Association. Grant funded. Moved with recommendation.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Miller expresses skepticism at the accuracy of the reports. This item will be brought back in two weeks.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next items is increase in fund of $2mil for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp to increase pool of qualified Detroit applicants in constructions/other high growth jobs. Calloway moves to bring back in two weeks with a report of the work they've done, noting she does not see African American workers.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Moving into new business. Revisit approvals of Marshall and Stella to boards, which pass with recommendation. Next is a contract extension with Blended Collective for communication/media relations for district 4.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item: memorandum relative to request MI Tri-Share Report. Report was just received without time to review. Will bring back in two weeks.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item is re memorandum relative to Construction Impact Mitigation Fund for Existing Businesses. Still awaiting this information as well as the last item. Bringing this back in two weeks.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item is relative to Feasibility Analysis for Safe and Secure Private Restroom for North Wing Council Offices. Motion to bring this item back in two weeks passes.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next item is re memorandum relative to Property Assessment Board of Review Certification and Continuing Education Costs. The memorandum is not attached. They will address in two weeks.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This document was just sent yesterday, so they move to bring the item back in two weeks.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Calloway asks why HR keeps sending a pay adjustment for a Detroit Cable Communications Commission. She says this commission does not exist and questions why it's getting sent to them. Rep from the city says the position has been updated to Deputy Director of Media Services.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
DDOT lawsuit for $210k. Recommendation for approval passes.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Settlement where DPD officer was found at fault. This is her second accident. Motion to move to formal session without recommendation. Passes.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Motion for recommendation for approval passes.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This item is moved to a date TBD. Unfinished business. Amended contract requests with Floyd E Allen & Associates to increase the length of the contract for their collection efforts. The contract increase amount is $0 but they get a cut of every collection.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Motion to jump to item to amend the city code re community advisory councils. McCampbell explains that what's on the table is to allow city council to make rules about the advisory councils. He explains he's not in favor of city council making the rules and things may have been miscommunicated.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
They've been working on a data dashboard so that all info is available in one place.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Judge is leaning towards appointing a receiver in the next 60 days. Law department is pleased with the judge's actions.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Update on Munoz reality, where compliance with court orders to address blight has been "dismal."
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
McCampbell has joined. Lewis Moore's interview. He talks about his experience with his district and as the chair. Discusses the community involvement of the board outside of meetings. McCampbell praises Moore's achievements and involvement.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Reappointments of Marcus Twyman and Lewis Moore to the Property Assessment - Board of Review. Twyman talks about what he's learned through his appointment. Calloway praises his engagement in his position.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Motion for Stella's appointment.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Next interview is Olga Stella with an appointment to Rivertown Business Improvement Zone. Talks about living in District 5 and her interest in supporting the community. Miller praises Stella and supports her appointment.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Motion to appoint Marshall. Resolution attached.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
10:15 interview with Nya Marshall who is nominated to the Economic Development Corporation. Believes being a small business owner and life long Detroiter will make her a good fit. Miller praises Marshall's business ventures and expresses support for her appointment.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Against Flock cameras and data centers.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Supports a data center moratorium. Brings up forums for candidates, encourages school board involvement. Wants OIG to do investigations on lots.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Asks if there are updates about a report to the attorney general about a grocery store on Gratiot Ave that was preventing customers from making returns. Chair stops her due to issues hearing her on site.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Thanks chair for highlighting global issues. Calls count day dollars a chance for a fresh start.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: wants councilmembers to consider a policy that landlords receiving a certificate of compliance should be revoked when citations and violations pile up. Says tenants are facing retaliation from landlords.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Talks about count day and says encourages youth attending school. Mentions how Dearborn allows Dearborn-based businesses to match lowest bids, is in favor of this. Encourages people to vote.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Desota Ellsworth Black Association president. Shares that CapTel offers phones at no cost for people with hearing loss.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Expresses distaste for the Calloways.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Thanks council pro tem Young and Chief Bettison and provides 313-444-9114 number. Says it is a week without driving.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Chair says there was nearly a riot last night in Memphis TN over data centers. She says there are up to 6 data centers in the city and it was very difficult for her to get that info.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public comment: Representing Detroit People's Platform. Comments on the moratorium on data centers. A survey they conducted said more community engagement is needed before policymaking on data centers. They support extending the moratorium. Majority of people surveyed against data centers.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Chair remarks. Whitfield Calloway talks about the Paris protests and compares the situation in Paris schools to Detroit schools. She mentions count day and says it's not too late to get students enrolled. Public comment registration closed.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Meeting called to order at 10:02 a.m. Quorum established. Only one microphone is on at the moment.
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Find the agenda and link to stream along with me: pub-detroitmi.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a...
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Amanda Absher @amandaabsher.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
‼️IMPORTANT‼️ If you believe anything in this coverage is inaccurate, email documenters@outliermedia.org with 'Correction Request' in the subject line.
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