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Residents raise concerns about water shutoffs, transit service, social media and land‑bank transparency during public comment
Summary
During general public comment, multiple callers urged city officials to investigate unannounced water shutoffs, improve bus service, clarify social media contracts and increase transparency around the Detroit Land Bank and Plan Detroit stakeholder meetings.
Speakers during the public comment period urged the Internal Operations Committee to investigate and act on a range of community concerns, including water shutoffs, bus service and the city’s social media operations.
Mr. Foster, speaking in person, praised recent budget hearings but urged attention to social problems and mental‑health drivers of violent crime. "Be the change that you wish to see in the world," he told the committee and recounted his community outreach work distributing clothes and bus tickets.
Several callers urged action on city services and transparency. A caller identifying as "You Matter" said that…
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