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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Infrastructure
Water & utilities
Water affordability
DWSD lease agreement and retiree benefits
Water billing errors
DTE peak-hour pricing
DTE reliability and voter turnout
DTE reliability
Utilities and Housing Conditions
Veterans Benefits and Public Power
Utility Rates and Tenant Compliance
Support for GLWA pump station rezoning
GLWA agreement and water affordability
Water affordability program
Stormwater drainage fee
GLWA lease
Healthy Homes and Senior Compensation
Data centers and GLWA rezoning
GLWA pump station
GLWA pump station public hearing
Water affordability and retiree pensions
Water affordability and retirees
Water and sewer lease
Water department record-keeping
BZA access and PLA's future
Water affordability and GLWA lease
Water leak credits, utilities, land bank
H2O Lifeline program
Water affordability and blight
Lifeline H2O water program
Water rates
Sewer repair grant administration and contractor conflicts
Water/sewer sinkholes and block club grants
Drainage fee and Great Lakes Water Authority
Drainage fee and water authority lease
Water main replacement public meeting
DWSD water main replacement outreach
Flood assistance equity
DWSD flood response equity
2016 flood reimbursement and equity
Mallett opposition and DWSD
Flooding in North Corktown
Water shutoff moratorium and Corporation Counsel
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