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Congresswoman Tully outlines federal earmarks for Inkster, cites DTE enforcement and proposed legislation
Summary
Congresswoman Tully updated the Inkster City Council on recent federal funding wins including $500,000 for Harvest River Square, prior grants for emergency vehicles and a senior wellness center, and a pending $3.5 million firehouse request; she also discussed a proposed DTE Pay Act and a recent Clean Air Act judgment.
Congresswoman Tully told the Inkster City Council on June 15 that federal earmarks have delivered multiple grants to the city and that another request is moving through appropriations.
"In fiscal year 2026, Harvest River Square came from the city of Inkster to request funding to be used to design, construct a multipurpose outdoor community space and market pavilion," Tully said, noting the project secured $500,000. She also recounted earlier successes: $1,000,000 for replacement fire apparatus and $2,000,000 for an Inkster Senior Wellness Center.
Tully said a $3,500,000 request for a new firehouse is approved by the appropriations subcommittee and is one step away from the House floor. "So again, congratulations on this incredible work in getting federal resources," she told the council.
Tully also discussed utility‑sector accountability. She referenced a federal Clean Air Act judgment against DTE and explained the purpose of a proposed "DTE Pay Act," saying it would limit utility rate increases during periods when the company faces certain enforcement actions. "If they get a Clean Air Act violation, two years prior to that and two years after, they are not allowed to get a rate increase," she said, adding the bill has multiple sponsors.
Why it matters: those earmarks and potential federal policy changes affect local public safety resources and household utility costs. The congressional update provides council members and residents with a clearer picture of external funding that could support capital projects such as parks, senior services and fire infrastructure.
Next steps: Tully said she will provide further updates to the city as the appropriations process moves forward. Council members and staff did not take additional formal action on the report during the meeting.
