Summary
A draft ordinance to waive blight fines and fees for residents 65 and older returns next week — relief for seniors hit with Department of Appeals and Hearings tickets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would reduce fine revenue but relieve seniors of blight ticket costs.
Detroiters 65 and older facing blight fines.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
A requested draft ordinance would waive blight fines and fees issued by the Department of Appeals and Hearings for residents 65 and older — a potential relief for fixed-income seniors hit with citations.
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
A draft ordinance to waive blight fines and fees for residents 65 and older returns next week — relief for seniors hit with Department of Appeals and Hearings tickets.
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