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Public commenters press council on punctuality, oversight and retiree annuity clawback
Summary
Residents criticized council members for repeated tardiness, urged a public oversight committee, and asked the city to waive a 6.75% annuity clawback interest burdening Detroit retirees; callers also urged keeping city contracting dollars local.
Multiple callers used the public comment period to urge better council accountability and to press for policies affecting retirees and neighborhood amenities.
Ms. Winston said chronic tardiness by certain council members sends the message that "shut up" to constituents and recommended creation of a public oversight committee. "It shows that you're concerned about your constituents and it shows that you do wanna…
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