City Council District 2 February Newsletter

February 5, 2022 / Comments (0)

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District 2 Newsletter – February 2022- Office of Councilmember Calloway

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Thank you District 2!

I am committed to ensuring the issues and concerns of District 2 are heard and addressed. No matter how tough the decisions, they will be made in the best interest of our residents. It’s not just about you or me, but about all of us who make up this great city!

Sincerely,

Angela Whitfield Calloway, JD
Detroit City Councilmember, District 2
“Your voice for change”
Virtual Swearing In w/children

Councilmember Calloway virtually swearing in with family present.

D2 Map

Map: Detroit District 2: Can be downloaded at datadrivendetroit.org

D2 Team Calloway
Team Calloway
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D2 Meeting Flyer

Click the link to join:  https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/81734504836?pwd=QTBOd01wdGFXcVB4Mnh4bmJWYWEvUT09

OR enter the meeting ID and passcode into your Zoom app:

Meeting ID: 817 3450 4836

Passcode: 496193

RESIDENT UPDATES/PRESS RELEASES

Policy Updates

  • Council President Sheffield along with the Coalition for Property Tax Justice continue to lead efforts to mitigate damages and to find means to compensate Detroit Homeowners for over taxation. Read more here: https://illegalforeclosures.org/
  • Right to Counsel: Council President Mary Sheffield has introduced an ordinance to move forward Right To Counsel that will give thousands of at risk Detroiters legal representation in eviction cases. This would make Detroit the next major city to provide this right to it’s residents. Read more about it here: https://www.uchcdetroit.org/right-to-counsel
  • As Detroiters worry about access to affordable transportation, the International Transport Workers Federation(ITF) and environmental groups around the world call for expansion of public transport in cities: https://www.itfglobal.org/en/news/public-transport-must-double-in-cities-over-next-decade-meet-15degc-target

Published Articles

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Click each link below to view the full articles.

Detroit councilwoman pushes back on Duggan top attorney pick, urges national search

Public says goodbye to Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum as demolition nears

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/new-detroit-city-council-members-outline-their-priorities/
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES

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CLICK HERE to view Click on Detroit Article: Dream Detroit Skating Academy aims to provide more affordable lessons

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Dream Detroit Skating Academy (DDSA) launches the city’s first female-owned figure skating academy. Currently, DDSA is the only Black-owned figure skating club in the state of Michigan. It’s happening at Adam Butzel Recreation Center on Lyndon, right here is District 2.

“What a pleasure it was to present the founders/owners and coaches flowers. You can always find me where there’s black girl magic!!!”

-AWC
Register for enrollment

Click Here to find Dream Detroit Skate Academy’s website.
Winterfest Palmer Park
Neighborhood patrol flyer

Click here to download and print the paper application to join or start a patrol in your area!

IT’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

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Detroit District 2 celebrates the legacy of civil rights pioneer and Detroit resident,

Mrs. Rosa Parks!

Ms. Parks

“Rosa Louise Parks was nationally recognized as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement” in America. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white male passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, December 1, 1955, triggered a wave of protest December 5, 1955 that reverberated throughout the United States. Her quiet courageous act changed America, its view of black people and redirected the course of history.”

source: https://www.rosaparks.org/biography/

I Dream a world 

She was certainly dear to our great city and was the first portrait from, “I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women who Changed the World“ by Brian Lanker.

-AWC
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Forever inspiring our youth to be great leaders!
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MAKING BLACK HISTORY:

President Biden announces plans to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court!

 

Click here to to watch the announcement.

On February 1, 2022, Councilmember Calloway presented a statement of support in adopting a resolution supporting President Biden’s seating of the first African American woman as the next Supreme Court Justice. This has been referred to committee and hopefully will be adopted during Black History Month.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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COMBAT COVID!

The Detroit Public Library and Wayne Health Joint Schedule.

Detroit—The Detroit Public Library is partnering with Wayne Health (Wayne State University) to provide health and vaccine services to the community. The Wayne Health Mobile Unit will be visiting three Detroit Public Library Branches beginning in November—there is no appointment necessary and no ID or insurance will be required.

The Mobile Health Unit will be offering free COVID-19 testing (for those 3+ years old) and COVID-19 vaccinations (for those 12+ years old). Those who stop by can receive free health screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, kidney function and blood pressure. Information will also be available to connect people with community resources.

Jefferson Branch Library: 12350 E. Outer Dr.

  • Saturday, January 22, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 12, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Return Date for 2nd dose)

Wilder Branch Library: 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.

  • Saturday, January 8, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 29, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Return Date for 2nd dose)

Redford Branch Library: 21200 Grand River Ave. (Inside)

  • Saturday, January 15, 2022: Noon – 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 5, 2022: Noon – 5:30 p.m. (Return Date for 2nd dose)

Edison Branch Library: 18400 Joy Rd.

  • Saturday, January 29, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 19, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Return Date for 2nd dose)

If you have any questions, please call 313-448-9850 or visit https://waynehealthcares.org/
Hope Village Health Fair
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National Wear Red Day® is Feb. 4, 2022

Are you ready to Go Red? Join us and wear red to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke and help save lives. Why? Because losing even one woman to cardiovascular disease is too many.

Click here to learn more!

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