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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveWilliam M. DavisOct 7, 2026

Encouraged supporting local Detroit businesses and referenced municipal preference policies in neighboring cities.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 33:01 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentSep 10, 2026

Rejected being labeled pro-capitalist, citing Black radical history from the Boggses to Malcolm X, and asked the committee to explain its understanding of capitalism and 'extractive and parasitic' developers.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 18:00 →
NeutralWilliam M. DavisMar 5, 2026

Called for more planning and economic development across all districts, noting District 7 gets little attention and that the recovery has come at the expense of city retirees.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 26:50 →
ConcernedWilliam M. DavisJan 8, 2026

Asked for regular economic activity reports for all seven districts, citing his experience with citizen district councils and successful projects like Freedom Place near Wayne State.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 7:37 →

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