Detroit health director presents $60.4 million FY27 budget; highlights Rx Kids, Rides to Care and $10.8M violence prevention line

The Detroit Health Department told the City Council on Tuesday that its fiscal 2027 budget request totals $60,400,000 and centers on maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention and expanded behavioral-health access.

“what you see here is a total budget of $60,400,000,” Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed said as he outlined the department’s funding sources and staffing levels. He said about 42 percent of the request — approximately $26,000,000 — comes from the city’s general fund; state block grants account for roughly $20,000,000 and federal grants about $14,150,000. The department listed roughly 300 full‑time equivalent positions, with about $26,500,000 budgeted for staffing and $34,000,000 for non‑staff costs.

The administration also highlighted several programmatic priorities. Abazeed described a mayoral “health and all policies” approach that seeks to integrate health considerations into housing, transportation and economic development decisions. The request includes a one‑time $10,800,000 Community Violence Intervention Program line — the single…