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Budget committee appoints Denny Neisen as chair; Budget Officer reads budget message
Summary
On May 1, 2025, Detroit's Budget Committee appointed Denny Neisen as its chair and heard the Budget Message from Budget Officer Michelle Connor; committee members discussed Business Oregon loan requirements, transferring Transient Occupancy Tax funds to the park, and tracking park donations. No public testimony was offered.
On May 1, 2025, the City of Detroit (Ore.) Budget Committee convened at 5:31 PM and unanimously appointed Denny Neisen as Budget Committee chair after a motion by Eric Page and a second from Todd Smith.
Following the appointment, Budget Officer Michelle Connor read the Budget Message and explained the budget document to committee members. The meeting record shows committee members discussed several funding-related topics during the presentation, including loan requirements tied to Business Oregon, the possibility of transferring Transient Occupancy Tax (ToT) funds to the city park, and methods for tracking donations designated for park improvements.
Chairperson Neisen opened a public hearing and solicited testimony on the proposed budget and revenue uses; no members of the public offered comments. Later in the session, Todd Smith moved to adjourn, Eric Page seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. The record lists Michelle Connor as City Recorder and notes Mayor James R. Trett participated by Zoom.
