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Council moves CVA festival petition to formal business after members seek advertising details
Summary
Council moved the CVA festival petition for Hart Plaza to formal business; council members asked the administration to confirm advertised programming after concerns the event was promoted as a 'modern-day Freaknik.'
The Detroit City Council moved a petition by the CVA to hold a festival at Hart Plaza on June 28–29 to formal business and asked city staff to provide event advertising and lineup materials before final approval.
Council member Benson asked the mayor’s office and Parks staff whether the festival’s promotional materials replicate last year’s advertising that referred to the event as a…
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