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Caller alleges Detroit misused UTGO bond funds to pay department salaries and benefits
Summary
During public comment, Malik Shelton asserted that UTGO bond proceeds approved by voters were improperly used to fund day‑to‑day department operations and employee compensation, a practice he called unlawful and potentially subject to federal and state enforcement.
A public commenter at the Budget, Finance and Audit standing committee meeting accused the city of using voter‑approved UTGO (Unlimited Tax General Obligation) bond proceeds to finance a city department’s day‑to‑day operations, including salaries and benefits.
The allegation was made during public comment; the committee lacked a quorum and took no formal action.
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