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Public commenters press Detroit council for arena revenue, fee waivers for block clubs and review of BZA transcript charges
Summary
During public comment callers urged the council to pursue revenue from venues like Little Caesars Arena, asked for waivers or grants to help block clubs pay land‑use fees, and asked the council to investigate Board of Zoning Appeals plans to charge appellants for transcripts.
The committee opened a public‑comment period that produced a string of appeals focused on city revenue, neighborhood funding and procedural questions about Board of Zoning Appeals transcripts.
William M. Davis told the committee "why should we... have to support and augment services for Little Caesars Arena?" and urged the city to explore ways for major venues to contribute more to municipal revenue and to support retirees. Betty A. Varner, president of the DeSoto Ellsworth Black Association, told the panel small…
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