Solar program

A veteran farmer said he was selected to farm two acres at the State Fair solar site, but the project's disruption left him in a financial bind and halted his organization's free food distribution.

A Kerry Neighborhood Block Club member asked the council to let the community's solar project move forward, saying it would remove blight and vacant fields.

The block club president said her home was finished under the program and asked the city to continue so her neighbors get the same upgrades.

A Walker Miller Energy Services director said the solar projects have delivered 200+ home upgrades and 230 jobs, nearly 100 filled by Detroiters, and urged continued support.

A Walker Miller program manager described positive participant feedback on 62 completed home upgrades, including a carbon-monoxide detector that may have saved a family's life.

A SEAL LLC vice president said residents report $35–$45 monthly bill savings and the program has created 230 jobs, 97 for Detroiters, with roughly 50 more expected.

The Denby Neighborhood Alliance lead, who signed off on the solar project as community lead, urged the city to continue the program and finish residents' energy upgrades.

Criticized rooftop solar not being chosen, raised concerns about campaign donations from city contractors, and flagged an absentee ballot issue for his sister-in-law.

Opposed the pre-sale inspection ordinance and called the solar program a fraud on residents, saying private property was taken without proper consent.

Demanded a public hearing on the solar contract changes, questioned what 'city funding' means for the general fund, and opposed ShotSpotter.

Echoed concerns about solar decommissioning costs and contract cancellation, questioned the Proposal S tax claim, and raised questions about police gun sales.