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Public commenters press council on senior home repairs, caregiving supports and local mental‑health services
Summary
Multiple public commenters and service providers urged Detroit officials to expand senior accessibility programs, caregiver supports and culturally responsive mental-health care; councilmembers noted ARPA funding and a long waiting list for senior home modifications.
Speakers used the public-comment period to press the council for expanded senior services, caregiver support and better access to mental‑health care.
Ruby Riley, speaking online, urged council to prioritize seniors who have lived in Detroit for decades and asked whether a city program that funds bathroom accessibility modifications is still active. Councilmember Mary Waters responded that the senior accessibility…
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