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Council defeats resolution to reclaim final say from Planning Commission
Summary
Councilman Wenzel’s resolution to give full final approval to the council on all planning‑commission applications drew hours of debate on the charter, workload and legal exposure and failed on roll‑call vote.
Councilman Tom Wenzel proposed a resolution on Sept. 23 that would give the Dearborn Heights City Council final approval or denial authority on all applications the Planning Commission considers. Wenzel said the approach reflected long‑standing practice and would restore voters’ accountability to the elected council.
The proposal triggered extensive debate. Supporters argued the council, as an elected body, should be the ultimate…
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