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Supportive (1)Opposed (6)Concerned (2)

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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.

Public comments (21)

ConcernedJahdante SmithOct 28, 2026

Called for uniform ordinances on land-bank properties, remediation of contaminated sites, and opposed the Chronos concrete plant's 70-acre east side project, urging downzoning from M4.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 14:15 →
OpposedKyle KentalaSep 15, 2026

Voiced neighborhood opposition to DTE energy projects and urged support for urban agriculture initiatives.

City Council Formal Session · 2:43:00 →
ConcernedShelby MurphyJul 21, 2026

Warned against the environmental and ecological hazards of data center expansion, citing risks to pollinators and water supplies.

City Council Formal Session · 1:28:14 →
OpposedKyle KentalaJul 14, 2026

Voiced opposition to data centers, utility monopolies, and surveillance technologies.

City Council Formal Session · 1:02:00 →
ConcernedChar WilliamsJul 7, 2026

Raised concerns regarding contaminated soil contracts and administrative transparency.

City Council Formal Session · 49:27 →
OpposedShelby MurphyJul 7, 2026

Expressed opposition to data center developments due to noise and environmental impacts.

City Council Formal Session · 49:31 →
ConcernedRochella StewartJun 29, 2026

Raised concerns about contaminated soil and delays in lot remediation following demolitions.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 50:45 →
SupportiveSandra Turner HardyJun 23, 2026

Expressed support for renewable energy and the ongoing solar project initiative.

City Council Formal Session · 2:34:00 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentJun 23, 2026

Raised environmental and safety concerns regarding solar farm installations and battery/panel risks.

City Council Formal Session · 4:28:50 →
OpposedDarren McCleskeyJun 23, 2026

Criticized the city's solar land assembly process and zoning waivers.

City Council Formal Session · 4:33:17 →
ConcernedMichelle JacksonJun 23, 2026

Raised questions regarding solar project contracts, vendor accountability, and community benefits.

City Council Formal Session · 2:55:25 →
OpposedDarin McLeskeyJun 9, 2026

Expressed concerns regarding solar farm land leases, DTE agreements, and transparency.

City Council Formal Session · 24:10:00 →
OpposedGail BeaslyJun 4, 2026

Compared the situation to Flint, reported sick pets, and demanded the council stop a project she said lacks a license and community engagement.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 15:37 →
OpposedVanessa CartwrightJun 4, 2026

Described having a family member tested for arsenic and said no city office responded to her concerns.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 18:01 →
ConcernedTahira AhmadJun 4, 2026

Shared her own poisoning history, asked for an environmental study before contracts are approved, and urged 10-year rent restrictions on abated affordable housing.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 44:02 →
OpposedYou MatterMay 21, 2026

Urged Young to meet the Detroit Hamtramck coalition over particulate pollution, criticized North End Landing garbage conditions and raised rodent migration from the excavation.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 42:07 →
ConcernedTahira AhmadMay 13, 2026

Inquired about soil testing notices in neighborhoods and criticized former leadership regarding taxation.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 28:00 →
OpposedDarren McGleskeyMay 12, 2026

Critical of city land management, property takings, and solar project land use.

City Council Formal Session · 1:29:50 →
OpposedMs. CartwrightMay 7, 2026

Said the Conner-Frood area already has four water waste plants with three more requested, citing arsenic in her household, air pollution and property value harm.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 19:04 →
OpposedJadante SmithMay 7, 2026

An east side resident who stood with District 4 on air quality and questioned connections between developers, DTE and solar farm deals.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 35:59 →
OpposedCarolyn HughesMay 4, 2026

Questioned the $4.5 million due-diligence contract, asked why the city doesn't just clean up the contaminated dirt, and opposed street humps she says increase particulate matter.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 35:01 →

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