Detroit City Council Expanded PED Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026

This meeting of the Detroit City Council's expanded Planning and Economic Development (PED) committee was called to hold a hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) allocations. After initially lacking a quorum, the committee achieved quorum but voted to postpone the hearing until the following day, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Public comment was taken before adjournment.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Carolyn Hughes spoke about the need to evaluate audits to avoid repeating mistakes and to reduce corruption. She criticized the Building, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) for not issuing tickets to the Leland building and referenced a landlord named Munaz who had been accused of being a slumlord and owed significant money. She also mentioned Joy Road and a Mr. Durha who never reported numbers. Hughes called for CDBG funds to be distributed directly to neighborhoods as in the Coleman A. Young era, rather than through nonprofits, stating residents are capable of managing their own money.
• William M. Davis initially appeared in the queue but withdrew his comments, saying he had nothing to say.

Discussion Items

• The committee struggled to obtain a quorum at the start. After a brief recess, a quorum was achieved with eight members present.
• Council President James Tate announced that the hearing would not proceed that day; instead, public comment would be taken, and the meeting would adjourn to continue on February 26 at 2:00 PM.

Key Outcomes

• The hearing on CDBG and NOF funds was postponed; the expanded PED committee will reconvene on February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM to continue the hearing.
• Public comment was opened and closed, with two speakers (one speaking, one withdrawing).
• The meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions on the agenda items.