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Residents press council on litter, park safety and ordinance enforcement; DPW and police outline steps
Summary
Multiple residents used public comment at the May 27 meeting to press the council for more aggressive enforcement and cleanup of litter and park problems across Dearborn Heights. Department of Public Works Director John Dancy and others described current responses, limits of DPW responsibilities and plans to increase park attendants and police
Several residents raised litter, park maintenance and public‑space safety during the public comment period of the May 27 Dearborn Heights City Council meeting, asking the city to increase enforcement and cleanup efforts.
Residents described persistent trash on streets, in parks and along school routes and called for a coordinated public campaign, increased enforcement, and more ordinance officers to issue citations. Rimal Haddad said she walks widely in the city, described long‑standing litter that she said had “been there for months and even years,” and asked whether the city had any programs to clear and prevent the buildup. Margaret King and Angela Venegas also urged more cleanup and…
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