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Council committee delays vote on resolution to 'lockbox' 50% of elected officials' office budgets

Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee (City of Detroit) · September 3, 2025
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Summary

OCFO proposed transferring 50% of each elected official's office allotment into a disabled appropriation so newly elected officials start with budget resources; members asked for office-specific numbers and delayed final action for two weeks.

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee heard a proposed resolution to transfer and temporarily disable 50% of each elected official’s office appropriation so newly elected officials begin their term with funding available for staff and operations. Donnie Johnson, acting deputy CFO, said the approach would create a secured appropriation that is returned to normal use near…

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