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Residents urge independent audit of CARES and ARPA homelessness spending after child deaths
2324638 · February 12, 2025
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Summary
Multiple callers asked the council to investigate how CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act funds were spent for homelessness services and affordable housing, citing gaps in services after two children died from exposure.
Several public commenters asked the committee to investigate how federal pandemic-era funds were used for homelessness and homelessness prevention services.
Danica (Meeko a) Williams, who identified herself as a resident and lifelong Detroit citizen, urged the council to “follow the money” and requested an…
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