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Public commenters urge bus shelters, criticize rehiring decisions and raise housing and pension concerns

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · January 15, 2026
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Public commenters during the committee’s general comment period urged a bus shelter at 6 Mile and Woodward, praised community volunteer Michael Cunningham, raised concerns about pension funding and alleged favorable treatment for certain property owners; the committee noted the transit shelter concern would be referred to transportation staff.

Public comment at the start of the Planning and Economic Development committee covered a mix of neighborhood concerns, ranging from transit infrastructure to housing, pensions and community services.

Marla Prince urged the council to address a lack of seating and shelter at the 6 Mile and Woodward bus stop and recounted negative experiences with some bus drivers. "They'd be late...Nowhere to sit...I see him every day because I catch the bus every day," Prince…

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