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Public comments
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Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 3 in the two months before.

Public comments (55)

NeutralCindy DarrellOct 29, 2026

Did not respond when called — no comment was heard.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 4:30 →
OpposedBarbara LoganOct 27, 2026

Said she lost her home to fraud and foreclosure, criticized delayed responses, but thanked the council for elevating the MLK statue.

City Council Formal Session · 2:21:36 →
NeutralMarguerite MaddoxOct 22, 2026

Commented on the project's community benefits and asked which nonprofit would benefit.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:22:46 →
NeutralCunninghamSep 23, 2026

Opened with an extended prayer and invited committee members and viewers to join him in prayer.

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee · 7:34 →
NeutralCindy DaraSep 14, 2026

Asked whether she could give general public comment during the dangerous buildings hearings; told no, but invited to formal session comment and the September 22 evening meeting.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 2:31:04 →
NeutralMr. AliSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralChristopher VeniceSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralWilliam M. DavisSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralBetty A. VarnerSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralCunninghamSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralCecily McClellanSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralRhuben CrowleySep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralJahdante SmithSep 10, 2026

Addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 0:00 →
ConcernedRichard BarrSep 10, 2026

During public comment on the hearing, raised soil testing, ADA compliance, and affordability questions about the hotel renovation.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:25:20 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentSep 8, 2026

Expressed support for Brother Cunningham and local community outreach.

City Council Formal Session · 2:41:00 →
NeutralChar WilliamsJul 28, 2026

In-person public comment speaker at the July 28 session.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralBetty LyonsJul 28, 2026

In-person public comment speaker.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralDarryl StewartJul 28, 2026

In-person public comment speaker.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralKassandra RodriquezJul 28, 2026

In-person public comment speaker.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralRue RodriquezJul 28, 2026

In-person public comment speaker.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralDaniel Weber AlatorreJul 28, 2026

An EMT worker who spoke during public comment.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralRev. Ed RoweJul 28, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Faith In Us during public comment.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralRev. Paul PerzJul 28, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Faith In Us during public comment.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralPastor Forsythe IIJul 28, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Faith In Us during public comment.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralMona MawariJul 28, 2026

A community organizer with Faith In Us who spoke during public comment.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralLisa FranklinJul 28, 2026

Spoke virtually on behalf of Warrior On Wheels.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralTyson GershJul 28, 2026

Virtual public comment speaker.

City Council Formal Session · 0:00 →
NeutralTahira AhmadJul 9, 2026

Spoke during the general public comment period.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralBetty A. VarnerJul 9, 2026

Spoke during the general public comment period.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralDr. Denise DarnellJul 9, 2026

Spoke during the general public comment period.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralMargaret MaddoxJul 9, 2026

A frequent commenter who spoke at multiple points during the meeting, including the hearings.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralCindy DarrahJul 9, 2026

Spoke during public comment and at several of the public hearings.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralJoann WarrickJul 9, 2026

Spoke during public comment and at the public hearings.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralBetty A. VarnerJul 8, 2026

Betty A. Varner spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralUnidentified Resident (Mr. Cunningham)Jul 8, 2026

Mr. Cunningham spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralDr. Denise DarnellJul 8, 2026

Dr. Denise Darnell spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralCarol HughesJul 8, 2026

Carol Hughes, identifying as an owner of Papa, spoke during public comment.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralTahira AhmadJul 8, 2026

Tahira Ahmad spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralRheuben CrowleyJul 8, 2026

Rheuben Crowley, associated with Black Bag, spoke during public comment.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralWilliam M. DavisJul 8, 2026

William M. Davis spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralJoann WarrickJul 8, 2026

Joann Warrick, caller 534, spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralRonald FosterJul 8, 2026

Ronald Foster spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralJoyce E. JenningsJul 8, 2026

Joyce E. Jennings spoke during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
NeutralUnidentified Resident (Jay, caller 169)Jul 8, 2026

A caller identified as Jay addressed the committee during the public comment period.

Internal Operations Standing Committee · 0:00 →
ConcernedBarbara LoganJul 7, 2026

Advocated for former and current homeowners regarding overassessed property taxes and requested longer public comment time limits.

City Council Formal Session · 49:46 →
NeutralUnidentified ResidentJul 2, 2026

A caller ending in 659 did not respond when called and was invited to submit questions in writing.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 20:10 →
NeutralCunningham (DDOT Mobility Ambassador)Jun 11, 2026

Opened with a personal prayer and shared a contact number for his community outreach.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 17:34 →
OpposedRheuben Crowley (Black Bag / Legendary Detroiter)Jun 11, 2026

Delivered personal attacks against the chair and election officials; the chair responded with composure and Pro Tem Young later denounced the remarks.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 23:02 →
OpposedCarol HughesMay 14, 2026

Objected to holding public comment without a quorum, said District 7 lacks a rec center, and said residents oppose the Butzel Rec Center analysis.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 23:05 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentMay 11, 2026

Criticized the committee for 'thanking and banking' Cunningham, calling it religious bullying of a less powerful person.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 23:01 →
NeutralMarguerite Maddox ScarletApr 14, 2026

Shared remarks encouraging students to pursue their dreams and raising community concerns.

City Council Formal Session · 1:34:15 →
OpposedUnidentified Resident (Mr. Starr)Apr 7, 2026

Complained that online participants can't connect with each other, that transcripts aren't posted, and that 36th District Court timelines are unfair.

City Council Formal Session · 1:08:35 →
OpposediPhone (caller)Mar 23, 2026

Criticized public comment being held at the end of budget hearings and said it undermines the intent of the Open Meetings Act.

City Council Budget Hearings · 6:10:00 →
NeutralCunninghamFeb 12, 2026

Spoke briefly; remarks turned to prayer and were largely inaudible.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 8:01 →
NeutralUnidentified ResidentJan 29, 2026

Promoted Cunningham's transportation service with a phone number and flat rates.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 22:00 →