housing

Opposed solar farms via eminent domain and new construction on contaminated land, urging renovation of existing homes over building unaffordable new houses and criticizing land bank practices.

Jefferson East external affairs manager who supported the project for adding housing and connecting downtown with East Jefferson neighborhoods.

Alleged non-citizens using aliases on the police force and housing voucher fraud, and urged a DPD hiring freeze given the budget.

Expressed concerns about slumlord conditions, pest infestations, and improper eviction attempts against vulnerable residents at 375 West Grand Boulevard.

Reported severe maintenance issues, pest infestations, and potential retaliatory evictions at a residential property.

Requested a closed session regarding Law Department mediation with the 36th District Court and tenant eviction issues.

Called for stricter landlord compliance enforcement and maintenance of public transit centers.

80-year-old downtown resident described an unresolved ceiling leak and mold in her apartment despite years of complaints.

Announced an October 14 Dexter-Lynnwood block club meeting with city departments and promoted a newly renovated 55+ senior building on Dexter.

Reported a senior building near Outer Drive and 7 Mile with bed bugs and disorder at a new veterans building, asking for an inspection.

Expressed gratitude for assistance provided to the homeless community and advocated for continued support.

Criticized city policies regarding immigrants and demanded better attention to resident needs and tenant advocacy.

Highlighted tenant rights, code compliance for rental properties, and water commission billing structures.

Explained the new federal housing law's limits on corporate investors buying homes, streamlined permitting, more vouchers, and no new spending.

Explained the new federal housing law's limits on corporate investors buying single-family homes, streamlined permitting, and expanded vouchers — and noted no new spending.

Asked why some residents in targeted solar areas got housing upgrades without a community benefits agreement, and criticized tree removal.

Described a 2004 eviction she says was improperly entered after she had already moved out, and a dispute with a building staff member.

Supported tenant protection ordinances and shared personal experiences with apartment habitability issues.

Expressed support for community land trust contracts to expand affordable housing in Detroit.

Promoted his free service mailing low-income housing lists to residents and offered bus ride-along appreciation, sharing a toll-free request number.

Organizer with the Detroit Tenants Union advocating for right-to-renew ordinances to address housing insecurity.

Criticized utility rates and voiced support for Detroit tenants and housing code enforcement.

Asked why residents can't get written clarity on plywood boarding rules and why only targeted solar-area homes get housing upgrades without a community benefits process.

Criticized Council Member Benson over conditions in District 3, citing abandoned homes, code violations, evictions and gentrification.

Asked why only targeted solar areas get housing upgrades, alleged no community benefits agreement, and claimed the Law Department committed fraud in the solar plan hearings.

Described escalating harassment at her apartment complex that ended with her door kicked in; asked for help relocating and for the city to examine how tenant threats are handled.

Described ongoing infestation, illness and unresponsive management at her building, saying inspections were inadequate and the owner should be investigated.

Urged rent control, criticized housing agreements that allow rent hikes after tax breaks expire, and suggested modular home construction.

Urged legislators to gather accurate data on who needs housing, and for the Fort Shelby project asked that incentive recipients pay hospitality workers at least a living wage.

Shared personal housing frustrations and difficulties navigating property issues.

Expressed frustration with landlord neglecting repairs for two weeks and inquired about placing rent in an escrow account.

Advocated for housing voucher support, homeowner assistance, and reforms to high auto insurance rates in Detroit.

Raised concerns about affordable housing, rental income requirements, and vehicle fees.

Complained her Section 8 house has broken walls, a deteriorating basement, and health effects, saying inspectors aren't doing their jobs.

Asked council to limit landlords' income-multiplier requirements, raised price-gouging concerns, and suggested access-to-law-profession programs.

Asked the city to fix agenda postings and update its website daily, and urged accessible housing be spread equitably citywide.

Questioned what workforce housing means and its income levels, called the $982 studio rent pricey, and said the city needs family-sized housing rather than more studios and one-bedrooms.

Objected to board appointments and questioned legal service contracts and nuisance abatement programs.

Supported approval of the KMA housing accessibility audit contract without delay.

Raised concerns regarding fraudulent property seizures and investor displacement affecting Detroit homeowners.

Reported building maintenance, health, and safety violations at 375 West Grand Boulevard and thanked inspectors for responding.

Urged the city council to ensure that Mayor Sheffield's 1,000 in-fill homes initiative incorporates universal design and accessibility standards for people with disabilities.

Advocated for housing development, neighborhood history preservation, and resident reparations.

Supported approval of the KMA housing accessibility audit contract and inclusive design in new housing.

Expressed frustration over demolition and property title issues spanning two years.

Inquired about the status of municipal reparations and Black Bottom development residuals.

Criticized city housing code enforcement and handling of the Leland House crisis.

Complained about poor living conditions and failed inspections in Section 8 housing.

Raised unsafe mini-bike riders ignored by police, crumbling alleys, and accessibility concerns.

Told a story about a disabled man on a fourth floor without an elevator and asked about Section 8 transfers; also promoted May Day.

Led a pledge, then urged members to read a congressional report on immigration's effect on housing affordability tied to the property tax moratorium discussion.

Criticized council decorum, urged bolder use of legislative checks on the executive, and flagged land bank idle properties, homelessness, DDOT failures, and unsecured contaminated holes.

District 5 caller backed affordable housing dollars but said a council member is opposing a project near Butzel Rec Center; also praised McCampbell's double-DDOT support.

District 6 organizer and labor union member tied together legal defense funding, transit, housing and mobility asks.

Apologized for past disrespect by others and described six transition housing operations and 40 veterans running landscaping businesses in District 7.

Invited President Tate to visit the 19,237 West Chicago facility and pushed back on complaints from St. Suzanne, describing services for foster kids and veterans.

Said of 16 people evicted from 19327 Cargo/Chicago on Feb. 25, none were rehoused and one died homeless March 11; demanded the city put its criticisms of Detroit Power in writing.

Asked whether the HCV homeownership program is new to Section 8, criticized noncompliant landlords in 36th District Court, and said CDBG-funded home repairs haven't reached her Aviation subdivision.

Congratulated awardees, suggested Prof. Bernadette Atuahene for an award, and called housing the city's number one issue, citing overtaxation and foreclosures.

Asked what funds financed the housing voucher program and echoed concerns that the Future of Health community benefits agreement is moving slowly.

Strongly supported the Housing Choice Voucher homeownership option and said the Future of Health developer should be further along on its community benefits commitments.

Asked the budget to fund community land trusts and include land trust definitions in zoning, supporting the mayor's housing planning committee.

With Detroit Disability Power, praised the accessibility shuttle, sidewalk and lighting investments, and free student fares; asked whether accessibility funding continues the pilot coverage area.

Asked Council to define 'community,' plan for expiring abatements and subsidies, and fund efforts to humanize police through community engagement.

Described her own evictions and vehicle thefts, closing on a District 4 home in 27 days, and asked for leadership on anti-theft collaboration with automakers.

Pushed the city to promote voucher homeownership and repeal the emergency management law, criticizing post-bankruptcy terms.

Highlighted the Fair Housing Act's origins in Northern discrimination and urged that federal housing funds go equitably to disadvantaged residents.

Raised the $600 million overtaxation issue and said she fell at a snow-blocked bus stop at Edison; also cited senior elevator problems.

Offered encouragement, said elders shouldn't have to wait at bus stops, and suggested escalators to fix senior building elevators.

Suggested neighborhoods form co-ops to take over condemned houses instead of demolition, citing housing affordability as the top concern for young people.

Marked one year since two children froze to death in Greektown, citing 51% child poverty, overflowing shelters, and vacant buildings; asked for Flock camera updates.

Criticized the council for funding one-bedroom and studio housing instead of family-sized units and for giving $42 million in surplus to wealthy interests while denying retirees relief.

Congratulated the newly sworn members and urged truly affordable single-family housing at 30% AMI, noting most residents make under $38,000 a year.

Called for firing Chief Assessor Alvin Horne over the $600 million overtaxation and demanded community representation on the Charles H. Wright Museum board.