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Public commenters press city on unsafe housing, Renaissance Center and water affordability at committee meeting
Summary
Public commenters at the Detroit Public Health & Safety Committee meeting raised complaints about building conditions and threats to residents at 375 West Grand Boulevard, urged historic designation of the Renaissance Center, called for water affordability protections and promoted upcoming community events and hearings.
Public comment at the March 10 Public Health & Safety Committee meeting touched on housing conditions, preservation of the Renaissance Center, water affordability and community events, with residents and advocacy groups urging the committee and city departments to act.
Adrian Tynes said he lives at 375 West Grand Boulevard, Apartment 102, and described long-running pest infestations, mold and threats he said came after he complained. "People are continuously getting sick, some dying off who have spoken out about him," Tynes said. He said he received a letter threatening an exterminator and that his housing support funding might be stopped after he spoke to a television station.…
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