Detroit Documenters

Nov 27, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Detroit Documenters

Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), has been on a mission to make that crystal clear after it sent letters about lead pipes that alarmed residents. At a press conference, Brown explained the miscommunication, apologized to City Council and updated the Board of Water Commissioners to assure everyone the city’s water is safe.

Nov 20, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Detroit Documenters

Last week, Detroit City Council approved a long-awaited ordinance to let residents keep chickens, ducks and honeybees at home for producing food — following years of community activism. And in another example of effective collective action, several Jefferson Chalmers residents spoke up during formal session and convinced councilmembers to delay a vote on an environmental study grant.

Nov 20, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Detroit Documenters

Hey, hey Detroit, Documenters often point out how quickly some decisions are made during meetings. That’s because most of the meetings we cover are full governing bodies, but the in-depth discussions and debates generally take place earlier, at the committee level. These smaller committee meetings, which are often public, allow for detailed analysis, discussions and recommendations.

Nov 13, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Detroit Documenters

Hey, hey Detroit, In the days since the election, Documenters asked Detroiters to reflect on the outcome. And since Documenters do democracy every day, we also have highlights from the last two weeks of meetings. One of those meetings was a little outside the Documenters’ typical fare: The team at University of Michigan Poverty Solutions held a panel discussion about how to measure the success of ShotStoppers, Detroit’s pilot program funding six neighborhood violence prevention organizations.

Nov 13, 2024 | outliermedia.org | Detroit Documenters

We have highlights from the last two weeks of meetings. A couple of them were a little outside the Documenters’ typical fare: University of Michigan Poverty Solutions held a panel discussion about how to measure the success of ShotStoppers, Detroit’s pilot program funding six neighborhood violence prevention organizations. The idea is to lower the crime rate in the city, specifically murders and nonfatal shootings.