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Residents push scholarships, youth programs and ask about backyard chickens at Inkster meeting
Summary
During public participation at the Feb. 17 meeting residents thanked the city for community events, promoted free entrepreneur workshops and scholarships, proposed a twice-monthly teen program 'Teen Kino,' and asked whether local rules allow backyard chickens — the mayor clarified the ordinance allows hens but not roosters.
Several residents used the public comment portion of the Feb. 17 Inkster City Council meeting to promote community programs and ask about local rules on backyard chickens.
Octavia Smith (Easter Task Force) thanked the council for community events and promoted upcoming entrepreneur workshops run by ProsperUs and the Inkster Chamber. Smith said graduates of the 12-week workshop may apply for a $2,500 scholarship and access low-interest small-business loans. "Once you complete these classes, you are able to apply for a $2,500 scholarship," she said.
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