A video clip of Bedrock’s CEO in a heated exchange with a Detroit council member has been circulating on social media.
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 inBusiness, Detroit City Notebook
Council member’s controversial inquiry into east side bars ends after answers from BSEED
Renata Miller, who took office in January to represent District 5, has faced increasing backlash from residents near her east side home.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit watchdog wants clearer rules for police commissioners and their badges
The Office of Inspector General recommended that both the police board and Detroit police establish “clear policy guidelines and corresponding training” about BOPC’s role at “active scenes.”
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit crime is falling. Residents say feeling safe is more complicated.
Violent crime is down but some Detroiters say the numbers don’t automatically translate to a sense of security.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit officials press for action on bedbugs, broken elevators at senior apartments
Detroit council member says the Greenhouse Apartments, a subsidized senior living facility, has been plagued for months with with bedbugs and nonworking elevators.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Detroit City Council calls on MDOT to prioritize Gratiot Avenue safety
A resolution approved Tuesday encourages MDOT to work with the city to find community-centered solutions to make Gratiot a safer and more accessible street.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit approves $2.7M in park cameras, lighting amid surveillance concerns
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.
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.