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Public commenters urge more funding for senior accessibility and home-repair programs

2759088 · March 19, 2025
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Speakers during the Detroit City Council public comment period urged increased allocation for senior home-repair and accessibility programs, including walk-in showers and funding to help neighborhood organizations with 501(c) application fees.

Betty A. Varner, a public commenter, urged the Detroit City Council to increase funding for senior accessibility and home-repair programs so older and disabled residents can remain in their homes. "It is needed for the seniors and for, the disabled, and, hopefully, that monies, more monies can be allocated for this program," Varner said during public comment.

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