8 years ago, hundreds of parks in Detroit were abandoned and Sak Park in southwest Detroit was one of them.
Today, it's almost unrecognizable after our General Services Department completely renovated it, making it a beautiful, safe place for kids to play. #opportunityrising
There are a lot of great things happening near Kercheval and Van Dyke in the West Village neighborhood. Construction on the Parker Durand, a $22M mixed-use, mixed-income development offering 46 units of affordable housing, is making great progress.
Congratulations to Arthur Jemison who has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the new administration of President Joe Biden.
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"The return to a stable outlook reflects the city's strong fiscal management during the COVID-19 pandemic & Mayor Duggan's vision to strengthen every neighborhood through the rehab & demolition of vacant houses," Detroit's Acting Chief Financial Officer
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The City has opened 23 Satellite voting centers and placed 30 drop boxes around the city to drop off your completed absentee ballot.
There are now FOUR ways you can vote!
*A complete list of Satellite and Drop Box locations can found here: https://t.co/ZR9PLxbzon
Thank you to all our funders who help support the #BeCounted Detroit Campaign!!! Because of you, we're working to reach every Detroiter to be counted for 2020! Let's all do our part.
Following the Federal and State decisions to push back the filing deadline for income taxes to July 15, the City of Detroit has pushed back the deadline for residents and non-residents who must file city income taxes to July 15th as well.
Detroit is providing meals for parents and their families! Parents can pick up two meals, breakfast and lunch. Additional meals can be requested. For more information : https://t.co/jemBxdj3JH
The City of Detroit has formed a partnership to preserve affordable housing in the city and prevent displacement.
It's part of the city's goal to preserve 10,000 existing affordable housing units in the city by 2023.
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Today @GovWhitmer signed the Pay as You Stay legislation to help tax delinquent Detroiters stay in their homes. In order to receive PAYS, you have to be eligible for the Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program and fill out the application by March 28. https://t.co/avFEfhAGmc
Today we joined @GovWhitmer in the signing of the Pay as You Stay Bill. PAYS will assist thousands of Detroiters with delinquent property taxes! Residents like Shanita (pictured in blue) will now have the financial support they need to keep their home. https://t.co/5nbaxeuyU2
As we attract opportunities at a rate not seen in decades, my top priority is to make sure Detroit's comeback is equitable. My state of the city address tomorrow at 7 PM will lay out our plans to make sure Detroiters are benefiting from the city’s redevelopment. #SOTC313
Today, we received final legislative approval of Rep. Wendell Byrd's Pay as You Stay legislation. PAYS will be very instrumental in reducing tax foreclosures for tens of thousands of residents.
Now, more than ever, it’s important for anyone struggling with delinquent taxes to apply for the Homeowner’s Property Tax Assistance Program, which is a requirement to be eligible for PAYS. Applications are available here: https://t.co/QnNPZDOjEw
Detroit's first economic forecast in partnership with
@umichLSA projects employment to expand by about 6,700 jobs through 2024! https://t.co/t2VZenik48