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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Public comments (12)

ConcernedAdrian TynesOct 19, 2026

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

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 22:58 →
SupportiveIan RosenthalSep 8, 2026

Urged the city council to pass 'right to renew' with good cause tenant protections.

City Council Formal Session · 1:27:33 →
SupportiveSam StraudSep 8, 2026

Testified on behalf of the Detroit Tenants Union supporting good cause eviction protections.

City Council Formal Session · 1:30:56 →
SupportiveSteven BremerSep 8, 2026

Supported tenant right to renew legislation and disputed corporation counsel's preemption opinion.

City Council Formal Session · 1:35:43 →
ConcernedShelby CampbellJul 7, 2026

Stated that 85% of Detroit rentals are non-compliant with housing ordinances and urged the council to enforce compliance before eviction filings.

City Council Formal Session · 41:44 →
SupportiveCatherine O'DonnellJul 7, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Detroit Tenants Union urging the council to pass a right-to-renew ordinance with good cause protections.

City Council Formal Session · 26:35 →
SupportiveMadeline SmithJul 7, 2026

Shared personal trauma experienced as a tenant facing sudden displacement and expressed support for tenant rights.

City Council Formal Session · 28:16 →
SupportiveSteven RimmerJul 7, 2026

Spoke as director of the Detroit Tenants Union urging passage of right-to-renew and good cause eviction ordinances, disputing legal preemption claims.

City Council Formal Session · 37:37 →
SupportiveSam ShroudJul 7, 2026

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

City Council Formal Session · 39:38 →
SupportiveKaren HammerJul 7, 2026

Called for landlord non-renewal restrictions, rejection of Conrad Mallett's preemption view, and public scientific input on data centers.

City Council Formal Session · 1:05:41 →
SupportiveTahira AhmadJul 7, 2026

Expressed support for the Detroit Tenants Union and urged full implementation of property tax reform ordinances.

City Council Formal Session · 2:07:00 →
OpposedStephen RimmerMar 9, 2026

Detroit Tenants Union organizer blasted the city for displacing renters instead of holding landlords accountable, said 90% of properties are noncompliant, and demanded the city take over the Leland and build truly affordable housing.

City Council Budget Hearings · 1:38:32 →