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Residents press council on surveillance cameras, appointments and alleged corruption
Summary
During public comment residents urged removal of 'flock' surveillance cameras, protested the possible reappointment of Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett and criticized eminent-domain and solar farm deals; multiple callers called for greater transparency and accountability.
The council heard an extended public‑comment block in which dozens of residents raised surveillance, contracting and appointment concerns.
Adam Barrett, of Detroit History of Tax Justice and the Moratorium Now Coalition, urged the council to remove so‑called flock cameras from residential streets and said he’s seen new camera installations in purely residential areas.
Several callers — including…
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