Detroit-based Bayview Electric Company LLC will bring “consistent lighting and security” to the most used spaces as walkways in Chandler Park, Eliza-Howell Park, Maheras-Gentry Park and Rouge Park.
Jasmine Snow
Jasmine C. Snow covers Detroit City Council and produces the Detroit City Notebook for BridgeDetroit. She was previously a lead research assistant with the LIFT Project, a research organization working to improve community and local media relationships across the Midwest via trusted messengers, and in 2026 was selected as an inaugural Community Reporting Fellow by the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources.
Jasmine holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and American studies from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. Her reporting has appeared in the Minnesota Star Tribune, APM Reports, the Minnesota Spokesman- Recorder and the Minnesota Daily, among others.
A new Detroiter, Jasmine shows up for the communities she covers through storytelling and by holding the systems meant to serve them accountable.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit council wants to know more before supporting statewide kratom ban proposal
Council members decided they wanted to wait until they could learn more information about both a State House proposal and the differences between natural and synthetic kratom.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Explainers, Political and Public Policy Information
How is Detroit using AI? We dug into the city’s policy
Given all the debate around the safety, ethics, efficiency and pitfalls of AI, we wanted to dig into the city’s policy on artificial intelligence technology.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Neighborhood Advisory Council poised to begin negotiations with RenCen, riverfront developers
NAC Chair Jamaine Dickens told BridgeDetroit the board is ready to begin drafting the Community Benefits Agreement ahead of next Tuesday’s deadline.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
How to make your voice heard during city budgeting cycle
The city wants to hear from you — here’s where you can go to let your voice and priorities be heard.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit Council urging inspections of Munoz Realty’s entire portfolio
The resolution approved Tuesday says the comprehensive assessment of Munoz’s properties would help determine compliance with city rental and health and safety rules and that it should give special attention to occupied properties, particularly those housing children or seniors.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
‘I did nothing wrong’ and won’t resign, Bettison says amid police board support vote
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners formally threw its support behind Detroit Police chief amid an inspector general investigation into his conduct.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit Inspector General investigating police chief after action on social media posts
Police Chief Todd Bettison has come under fire in recent weeks after interactions with a local activist who posted potentially compromising photos of Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council wants to know: What are the alternatives to DTE?
As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
EF2 tornado touchdown confirmed on Detroit’s east side; one injured
Detroiters on the city’s east side are now cleaning up after a tornado touched down on the east side Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a path of downed trees and power lines, and damaged buildings.