Detroit’s top attorney said Friday that the contractor responsible for the “dirty dirt” is unlikely to have the resources to cover the costs and, absent state or federal grants, the bill for remediation will most likely fall on Detroiters.
Detroit City Notebook
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing, Political and Public Policy Information
How does developer tax relief help renters?
Detroit’s City Council is seriously reconsidering how it approaches middle-income housing development relief applications.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
What’s next for Detroit’s green agenda
Among other things, the task force called on the council for things like backing green policies, prioritizing more staff and funding to the Office of Sustainability, investing in safer street designs and more.
Posted inBusiness, Detroit City Notebook
It’s ‘indecent’: Bedrock CEO pushes back on Detroit council member’s RenCen funding questions
A video clip of Bedrock’s CEO in a heated exchange with a Detroit council member has been circulating on social media.
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 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.