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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Prior to adjourning April Tem Young motioned to bring 24.2 to new business during to timing of the scare fest event…approved and approved. pub-detroitmi.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member reports discussed mainly the upcoming events in the districts.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They are referring reports to committee….unto member reports

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They are running thru most with little discussion a few postponed.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member Calloway motioned 18.8 back to committee the support of the HB Kratom..approved.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Young seems a little annoyed at the lack of support…he said he is the only one who has a zoning proposal…and since he doesn’t have the support request to postpone 1 week no objections

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member Calloway advised she is not for “this non binding resolution “

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member Johnson asked Pro Tem Young if he is comfortable with how this will be used…he advised it’s a non binding resolution.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Here is the resolution - pub-detroitmi.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mary Waters also against changing zoning in neighborhoods

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Some postponements requested…17.4 Young moved to vote on…Miller very against this zoning resolution.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mr Santana on BOPC objections by Santiago and McCampbell…he is on the board

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

He advised he is a lobbyist for Get Safe and it helps traffic and exploited people and he works to get policies to help victims.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

member Johnson had further questions and they were advised Mr Santana is online and they promoted him to speak.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Discussion on item 16.16 Harvey Santana to BOPC. McCampbell advised he would be against…Waters asked if Santana is a current in law enforcement … was advised a Wayne County Reserve as volunteer and will absolve himself of that position.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Discussion 16.14on employee benefit medical dental and vision..Member Santiago asked if any coverage for IVF… was advised one plan does cover it at 50% for full time. Asked to consider more coverage for next year to expand availability.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Going over Standing Committee Resolutions quickly

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member Santiago requested and got law department to determine cost to improve transport for paratransport and vouchers.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tate is speaking of the after hours party murders. 7 people shot on Prest and no retaliation because of community patrol groups. Working with Community Advocates and holding meetings for nrighbors.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Member Calloway is advising her resolution for support of the House Bill 5537 she will drop that resolution line item 18.8-while she learns more about the Senate Bill 1181. Called it “Gas Station Heroin”

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

More callers against total Kratom ban either the House bill and to support medical use via the State Bill

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

More speakers against the house bill….but for the State Bill. Sarah spoke about Harvey Santana not supported for BOPC again due to police ties…mentioned in his interview he said he was the police and the charter calls the BOPC a civilian board.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

4 of the first 5 callers were to ask to not support house Bill 5537

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last in person speaker Brother Cunningham helps people with transportation assistance and activism. Encourage people to come to the meetings.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Several speakers asking for votes against HB5537 to ban all Kratom..speaking of the new State Bill 1181 which allows the natural plant they say has helps with their intense pain and opioid additions.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

2 people spoke up against the appointment of Harvey Santana on the Board of Police Commissioners due to ties to the police dept. The BOPC delayed the vote on him 4 days ago bsky.app/profile/amel... as covered here by @ameliacolon.bsky.social for @detdocumenters.bsky.social

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

1st 5 speakers speaking on the transit need for vouchers…they can’t go past city lines..some can’t get to dr’s while others can’t get to their children or movies, or clients Want vouchers expanded to include uber and Lyft options & outside the city.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They ar not showing the people in person speaking…they are showing us the time clock.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tate asked people in the hallway to please quiet down.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They are on to public comments 1 min 30 seconds each

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Public Comments 18 in person and 35 on line…they are receiving reports to refer to committees

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mary Waters is advising to get your annual breast exams- so many are wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Coleman gave Mr Sylvester a Spirit of Detroit-city award- he owns and started S&C Glass Works on Gratiot. Coleman got a lil emotional…Mayor Young gave him a Detroit “Oldtimers Club” award in the early 80’s.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Invocation & approval of previous meeting journal

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They have started…Benson absence excused…no Angela Whitfield or Denzel McCampbell there yet

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

When not attending these City Council Meetings in person, I always seem to have 3 different devices to attend the meeting different ways, to make certain the meeting hasn’t started without me!

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We are waiting for the meeting to start.

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Man…this agenda is over 800 pages…hope the reading went well! Almost time!!!

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

And go here for more on the city council meetings and how to attend. detroitmi.gov/government/c...

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Heather P in the D!!!! @heatherpinthed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#WhatUpDoe DETROIT!! I will be back at 10am to cover our #Detroit City Council Formal Session for our @detdocumenters.bsky.social ! Enjoy our former Council Member, Martha Reeves, & The Vandellas to help get your morning moving!! WAKE UP AND GET #Dancinginthestreets ! youtu.be/M4p9qXIWN2Q?...

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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street (Official Music Video)

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