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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
State legislation and local spending
DDOT Reimagined fiscal analysis
Board of Zoning Appeals fees
Property tax foreclosures and overtaxation
Campaign finance allegations against Council Member Waters' staff
RenCen / retiree benefits
RenCen / tax incentives
PILOT program fiscal review
PILOT oversight and budget waste
Property taxes and surveillance spending
Property tax overassessment and public comment access
Property assessment practices
Property tax overassessment
Retiree tax relief
Renaissance Center DDA impact
Budget
Nonprofit oversight
Property tax overpayments
Voter turnout and retiree pensions
Municipal Budget and Agenda Transparency
Proposed US Census Rule 91 FR 57524
Fink corridor revitalization and land-use fees
Data center tax abatements
Local hiring and contracts
Twelve-year abatement length
Retiree pensions and voter engagement
Tax billing error since 2016
Charter section 9-013 consultation requirements
U.S. Senate race endorsement
U.S. Senate race
Demolition funding scrutiny
Reparations task force and litter
16-home property sale and Wyoming rezoning
Taxes & budget
Voting / utilities
Senior solid waste fee discount
Property tax
Fort Shelby developer due diligence
Fort Shelby tax abatement public comment response
Fort Shelby tax abatement cost-benefit
Fort Shelby tax abatement opposition
Fort Shelby tax abatement and contractor disclosure
Nonprofit audits and use of city resources
City vehicles used by non-resident employees
August 4 ballot proposals
Reparations Task Force recommendations
Corktown NEZ profit margins
Downtown revenue and retirees
Delegated contract — AC units in private building
Local hiring in city contracts
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Detroit from local and regional media.
Detroit City Council to choose 5 honorary street signs from 20 nominees
One council member is proposing a one-year moratorium on new applications in 2027 to consider amendments to the secondary street sign process.
Nov 9, 2026Sheffield unveils Detroit land bank reforms to tackle resident frustrations
The plan centers on a resident-first approach to strengthen land bank buyer protections through property tours and other support in renovating severely distressed properties.
Nov 9, 2026Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El‑Sayed to victory – but he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrats
Early election results do not indicate whether Black voters embraced El-Sayed’s progressive platform or simply voted for the Democratic candidate.
Nov 8, 2026‘A historic turning point’: Muslim Americans celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory
“They tried to demonize people because of how they pray,” El-Sayed said. “And Michigan — the whole Michigan — clapped back.” Outlier Media · By Jacqueline Ganun, Joey Cappelletti and David Crary, The Associated Press · ‘A historic turning point’: Mu...
Nov 6, 2026Another Detroit concrete crusher? Sir Crush-A-Lot draws neighborhood opposition
DVM Utilities, Inc. began operating last fall in northwest Detroit with a state permit but without required city permits. It halted operations this year after a complaint was made to the city and DVM became aware it needed a permit.
Nov 6, 2026Displaced residents of Leland House in Detroit to get $15K each
The settlement, which could exceed $500,000 in total, was obtained by the Detroit Tenants Union on behalf of the 37 residents, who were forced to evacuate the 21-story downtown high-rise last December.
Nov 6, 2026Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
Nov 5, 2026Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Landlords across Michigan could be barred from evicting tenants for unpaid rent if their properties lack required rental certificates. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Nov 5, 2026Michigan election results: Governor, Senate, US House, proposals, more
Live results of the top races throughout Michigan.
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Detroit museums, zoo millages passing in early results
Two millages are on the ballot in Wayne and Oakland counties that will impact cultural institutions.
Nov 4, 2026ELECTION DAY 2026: Turnout expected at 40-45%, no DOJ interference at polls, official says
Check back for results as they come in.
Nov 4, 2026Detroiters with disabilities successfully cast ballots after primary woes
Detroiters with blindness, low-vision and physical disabilities have raised the alarm about unreliable voting machines and polling place access in recent weeks. Here's what happened on Election Day.
Nov 4, 2026