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Public comments highlight praise for outgoing council member and criticism of mayor’s social-media remarks
Summary
Public commenters on Nov. 10 praised outgoing Council member DeMonaco while some criticized Mayor Kleinfeld over a Facebook post comparing immigration enforcement to 'driving while black,' and several residents raised concerns about police cooperation with ICE and camera systems.
The Eastpointe City Council's public comment periods on Nov. 10 included both tributes and sharp criticism. Several residents thanked outgoing Council member DeMonaco for 11 years of service, citing his attention to budgets, volunteer cleanup work and projects such as lead service line replacement.
At the same time, John Solera addressed Mayor Kleinfeld directly about a recent Facebook post. "That was a disgusting speech…
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