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Council debates proportional funding approach for $28 million district pot; several members ask for clearer allocation method
Summary
Council members discussed dividing a $28 million council pot by district or allocating by need, asked administration to clarify proportional funding mechanics, and directed staff to return with options before the final vote.
During a lengthy budget worksession Detroit City Council members debated how to apportion a $28 million council-controlled pot for district priorities, with multiple members seeking a transparent method for proportional funding.
Council President Mary Sheffield and several members discussed whether the $28 million should be split per district (roughly $3.1 million per member) or allocated by need. Council Member Gabriela Santiago Romero said she preferred keeping specific line-item figures…
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