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Detroit callers accuse city of improper property transfer at 498 Peterborough
Summary
During public comment, callers alleged the city transferred 498 Peterborough to a third party below market value, accused the Office of Inspector General of a flawed report, and said the city has taken actions—including water shutoff and tree removal—that threaten resident Cindy Dara's home.
Public commenters at a Detroit City Council session on the morning the council lacked a quorum accused city officials of improperly transferring a parcel at 498 Peterborough and of mistreating a long-term neighbor.
A caller who identified herself in the transcript as Miss Warwick said "the city is being dishonest" about outreach on a solar project and urged Councilmember Gabriela Santiago Romero to "please help Cindy Dara." The caller said the city removed 498 Peterborough from a tax auction, transferred it to Midtown Inc. for "less than $3,000" despite an alleged $25,000…
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