Detroit council hears Media Services FY26 budget; accessibility discussion moved to executive session

Detroit City Council heard a presentation on the Media Services Department’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget and operational changes and agreed to move a follow-up discussion on accessibility into executive session.

Director Jasmine Barnes presented the department’s restructuring and engagement metrics, saying Media Services had “viewed 115,000 views across 4 cable channels” and distributed more than 1,000 pieces of content in the past year. She told the council the department has restructured since July 2024, eliminated four positions, created eight new management positions and prioritized staff benefits and professional development.

Barnes emphasized the city’s expanded digital reach. She said the department’s Digital Media Division, branded Engage Detroit, supports more than a half‑million followers across 11 social platforms and yields “an average of 2,800,000…