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- Public comments
- 14
- Last 30 days
- 14
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Public comments (14)
Michigan Black Business Alliance CEO voiced excitement about small-business benefits from the Ren Cen community benefits package.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 38:02 →Asked the committee to critically examine Bedrock/DEGC assumptions and clarify public ownership possibilities.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 58:59 →Wants more citywide input and strong language ensuring Black and brown residents benefit.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:01:34 →Carpenters union rep supporting the project for apprenticeship pathways and jobs.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:05:05 →Cited the investment figures and endorsed the riverfront redevelopment for small business and jobs.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:06:00 →Operating Engineers Local 324 political director: 8,000 union construction jobs, the biggest trade opportunity in a decade.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:07:41 →OE 324 policy advocate supporting the project for long-term jobs and riverfront investment.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:10:17 →Workers Local 25 president urging the council to see the generational opportunity.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:12:30 →Operating Engineers rep urging a yes vote on the community benefits package.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:14:00 →Stationary engineers rep noting members historically worked at the Ren Cen and supporting the project.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:15:30 →Developer/investor supporting the package and asking the council to help residents understand the benefits.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:16:27 →Opposed the deal, questioning Bedrock's record on the Hudson's jobs commitment and calling for historic designation.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:59:25 →Strongly supported the project, citing the $1 billion gift and jobs, and praised Fleischer's youth work.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:36:14 →Supported the development for revenue, jobs, and tourism.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 3:43:32 →