Council asks for contract review, walks on Human Trafficking Prevention Month resolution

At the Jan. 9 meeting, the Detroit City Council approved several procedural actions and directed staff follow-up on two matters attendees linked to the day's testimony: a request that the Detroit Police Department compile a report on city contracts that allow data sharing with third parties, and a set of walk-on resolutions that included a proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Member Denzel McCampbell moved for LPD to provide a report on city contracts with vendors that permit sharing or selling data to third-party brokers; the motion was adopted without recorded objection and staff were asked to follow up in writing. Member McCampbell’s motion was tied to community concerns that such data flows could facilitate federal enforcement actions.

Separately, Councilmember Angela Whitfield Calloway walked on and read a resolution recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, noting work by the city and community partners to post hotline signage at hotels and to coordinate victim services. The council approved the walk-on items and granted requested waivers so the resolutions could be voted on the same day.

Clerk and staff also discussed timelines for the mayor’s Executive Office Proposal (EOP) and council confirmations. City staff calculated the 60-business-day review period and reported an April 7 deadline for action related to the EOP; councilmembers asked staff to provide a privileged report with the exact calendar calculations and to circulate candidate interview questions ahead of confirmation hearings.

The council approved multiple committee referrals and several consent items without objection.