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Residents press council on enforcement fairness, land‑bank practices and FOIA; health‑fair and community events announced
Summary
During public comment Detroit residents urged a cease-and-desist on enforcement actions affecting elderly and disabled veterans, alleged unequal land‑bank and contractor treatment, called for stronger FOIA staffing, and announced community events including a free eye clinic April 18.
Residents used the council’s public‑comment period to raise multiple concerns about code enforcement, land‑bank practices and city transparency while also publicizing local community events.
Mr. Foster urged the council to issue a temporary cease‑and‑desist on enforcement in order to examine how age and disability are considered in citations. “A 77‑year‑old Vietnam veteran … was told they have to move it within 10 days or pay $1,000 dollar fine a week,” Foster said, asking for an equitable process before enforcement proceeds. The council did not take a formal…
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