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Last discussed May 14, 2026.

Public comments (2)

OpposedCecily McClellanMay 14, 2026

Argued the GLWA lease signed under emergency management shortchanges Detroit — a study says the system should yield ~$218 million a year versus the ~$33 million net now — and urged close scrutiny.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 52:06 →
OpposedRoyal HemphillMar 13, 2026

Urged treating the water system as one contiguous system, presented a study claiming the city should receive about $218 million a year under the GLWA lease, backed water affordability funded by ratepayers, and asked council to support House Bills 4555 and 5170.

City Council Budget Hearings · 6:43:04 →