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Neighborhood group seeks land cleanup and playscape; callers endorse Carolyn Hughes and debate voting methods

Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee (City of Detroit) · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Speakers from the DeSoto Ellsworth Black Association requested donations and help to clean and equip newly purchased parkland; other public commenters promoted write-in candidacies for Carolyn Hughes and criticized ranked-choice voting while supporting approval voting.

Betty A. Barnard, president of the DeSoto Ellsworth Black Association, told the committee the group has purchased additional land for a park expansion and needs cleanup and playscape equipment. She asked for donations and provided an email contact and a phone number for seniors seeking help with the My Choice Waiver program (AAA:…

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