Summary
Council members discussed and supported a resolution endorsing the upcoming August ballot proposal for a countywide transit millage to expand DDOT and SMART bus services. Proponents emphasized increased access to jobs and healthcare across Wayne County, while some callers raised concerns about tax burdens.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed regional millage represents a $570 million countywide investment in public transit.
Detroit and Wayne County residents who rely on public transportation to access employment, education, and healthcare services.
Property owners subject to additional tax millage rates.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
Oakland and Wayne County voters approved tax millages supporting the DIA, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit Historical Society, and the Detroit Zoo — worth over a quarter-billion dollars over ten years and making those museums free to visitors.
City Council Formal Session
Council members discussed and supported a resolution endorsing the upcoming August ballot proposal for a countywide transit millage to expand DDOT and SMART bus services. Proponents emphasized increased access to jobs and healthcare across Wayne County, while some callers raised concerns about tax burdens.
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