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Callers press council on retiree clawbacks, local contracting and community services

Detroit City Council
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Summary

Public commenters urged the council to help Detroit retirees by waiving a 6.75% annuity clawback interest, called for keeping more city spending local, highlighted unlit bike and walking paths, and promoted the World Medical Relief program with a phone contact.

Multiple public commenters used their two minutes to urge the council to address quality-of-life issues ranging from retiree pension clawbacks to neighborhood infrastructure and community services.

Willie Bem Davis said the council should "do more to make sure more of our Detroit dollars are staying in Detroit" and pressed the city to assist…

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