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Inkster council meeting: property tax reminder, community forum, voter outreach and local events
Summary
Council and public speakers used the meeting to announce a March 7 community forum with Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree, a Feb. 25 voter-participation meeting, entrepreneurship training at the Inkster Library, Westwood's Got Talent and a property-tax deadline on March 2.
The Inkster Eastern City Council meeting Tuesday included a series of announcements and public comments on local events, resources and reminders.
Property tax reminder: The city treasurer reminded residents that summer and winter property tax payments are due by Monday, March 2; taxes become delinquent after that date and will be referred to Wayne County if unpaid.
Community forum and services: Councilwoman Richardson announced a Community Forum on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amity Baptist Church featuring Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree and service providers including a Secretary of State mobile unit, Red Cross and veteran resources.
Voter participation and SAVE Act criticism: Sandra K. Watley urged residents to a Feb. 25 meeting at Booker Dozier Rec Center aimed at increasing voter turnout by 10% and criticized the federal SAVE Act as "voter suppression," saying it would impose additional ID requirements. She encouraged residents to register and to bring friends.
Local events and trainings: Mayor Pro Tem Chisholm shared an entrepreneurship training hosted by ProsperUs Detroit at the Inkster Library (application link provided) and organizers promoted "Westwood's Got Talent" at Robichaud High School with tickets available. Doctor Phyllis Wong announced a lupus-awareness support meeting Feb. 21 at Leanna Hicks Library with presentations and outreach plans.
Public-safety commendation and personnel: Pastor Gene Overman publicly thanked Inkster Fire and Police Departments after a recent house fire at his home. Madam Clerk introduced new deputy clerk Tasheka Hill.
What the transcript does not include: The meeting record provides event dates and announcements but does not attach funding details, registration instructions beyond a web link for the entrepreneurship classes, or confirmed attendance numbers.
