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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The meeting adjourns at 12:02 p.m.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Many commissioners congratulate Peterson-Mayberry on her recent re-election to the commission.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Another commissioner thanks all the applicants who applied for the District 8 position and welcomes Ahmad. Commissioner Marecki thanks WCC for its prayers for her granddaughter.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

She explains that she had abstained from the vote for Ahmad's appointment, not out of any personal reason against him, but because she had supported Gater throughout the application process.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Now we are hearing general remarks by members of the commission. One commissioner hopes that we will all come together after the recent election. Commissioner Peterson-Mayberry thanks WCC for its support since joining the commission.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A woman (I didn't get her name) says that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a Miracle Field (?) baseball diamond soon.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Latanya Gater, who had applied for the position of District 8 Commissioner, thanks WCC for its consideration and congratulates Ahmad.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Yolanda Shepard is concerned about Oracle. I think her workplace uses Oracle to account for inventory, but it has proven to be inaccurate. She says that 45 people have left DPS lately because of low morale. She and other employees are frustrated with "the inefficiencies of Oracle."

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Bell asks Warwick to submit her complaints in writing.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On Zoom, Joanne Warwick thanks WCC for joining the fight against DTE's rate increases. She expresses her disappointment that nothing has been done regarding Allied security guards allegedly accosting her Nov. 17th of last year. She also raises issues regarding AI transcriptions of meetings over Zoom

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Now we begin the portion of the agenda for Public Comments.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC honors the memories of Detroit police officer Daniel Wroblewski, Dr. Iris Taylor, Lincoln Park Fire Department Sergeant Adam J. Amrozi, and Ibrahim Rahal (father of Director of Economic Development for DTE Energy, Khalil Rahal).

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Dukes and Jones are being honored for their work championing a smoke-free Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. michiganchronicle.com/dtw-ends-pur...

michiganchronicle.com

DTW Ends Pursuit of Cigar Lounge After Months of Public Debate

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves four items under Testimonial Resolutions and Certificates of Appreciation, honoring Raymond E. Card, Dr. A'Lynne Boles Dukes, Minou Jones, and Alan C. Young & Associates, P.C.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Ahmad thanks WCC for its trust and Knezek for the opportunity. He wants to keep moving Wayne County to great heights.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Item 4 of New Business, approving the appointment of Hassan Ahmad.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Wilson takes issue with the fact that WCC has been looking through applicants for the past month since Knezek's departure and that he only recently learned about Ahmad as the designated recommendation for the position.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

While he has received significant outreach from people in his district who are interested in serving on the Commission, he can only recommend one: Hassan Ahmad, Chair of Dearborn Heights City Council. www.dearbornheightsmi.gov/231/City-Cou...

dearbornheightsmi.gov

City Council | Dearborn Heights, MI

Check out more details about the City Council on this page.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Now, WCC is discussing Item 4 of New Business, regarding filling the vacant District 8 seat on the Commission, recently vacated by David Knezek.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Item 3 of New Business, regarding the reappointment of Thomas Scott to the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority Board of Commissioners. detroitmi.gov/government/c...

detroitmi.gov

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Item 2 of New Business.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Killeen thinks that WCC needs to discuss the issue of delegated authority to a greater extent in the future. What does it mean, what are its limits, where is it taking place in our contracts?

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The woman presenting clarifies that he is talking about two different projects, one of which was not covered by their Consolidated Plan. A different proposal for a family center did not proceed because it did not receive adequate state funding. So now they are allocating that money elsewhere

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The man raising issues with the plans is Commissioner Killeen. He asks for updates on the construction of a new family center in western Wayne.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Bell clarifies that the plans were discussed at an Economic Development Committee meeting.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New project amendments not listed in the Action Plan would have to come back to WCC for approval.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

(I cannot easily tell who is speaking because not every member of the Commission is shown on screen on Zoom).

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

He asks about delegated authority with the plans. The woman presenting explains that there would be a set dollar amount for demolition plans, eg., and they would complete individual projects within that amount without coming back to WCC each time. This applies to projects listed in the Action Plan.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A commissioner raises concerns about the lateness of the submission of the final plans. They were submitted one week late.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Roughly $5.5M would go to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $482,736 to the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and $2.5M to the HOME Investment Partnership Program.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC is now discussing Item 2, requesting Commission approval of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, a report on the 2025 Annual Action Plan, and the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). detroitmi.gov/departments/...

detroitmi.gov

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Item 1 of New Business.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A man named Dan clarifies that, after completing the program, some enrollees transferred directly to jobs that they had trained in during the program, some found work in unrelated jobs, and some might have exited the program and not gotten back in touch regarding their new employment.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The program serviced areas all across Wayne County.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here is some data about WayneLINC. Since August 2024, there have been 9,360 applicants to the program.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Anthony Cartwright, Director of Economic Development, speaks to Item 1, regarding a three-year subrecipient agreement between Wayne County and Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA). semcamiworks.org

semcamiworks.org

Home - SEMCA Michigan Works!

SEMCA is a 501(c)(3) Michigan Non-profit Corporation that administers various human services programs in Monroe County and out-Wayne County.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Now we are moving on to New Business.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Bell notes the various committee meetings coming up soon.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Report H from the Committee on Ways and Means.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC passes for the day Report G from the Special Committee on Rules.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC approves Report F from the Committee on Government Operations.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Makki says that they will work on automating the application process by utilizing Oracle. www.oracle.com/artificial-i...

oracle.com

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Commissioner Wilson also thanks Wilson for her service, but notes that responding to job applicants and potential employees can always improve.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WCC and Makki thank previous Director, Donna Wilson, for her service and guidance.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Mike Makki introduces himself to WCC. Item 6 of Report F recommends the approval of his appointment as the Director of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.

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Kylee W. @kyleedoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Now, WCC is discussing Report F from the Committee on Government Operations.

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