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

Detroit District 2 Map courtesy of Detroit Free Press

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• Council Member Calloway has requested the initiation of a Disparity Study to determine the utilization of Small Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, and Women-Owned Enterprises in City-Funded Projects with the hope of expanding opportunities.

• Council Member Calloway has submitted a Resolution supporting passing the Federal Policy on Family Leave. During this Budget Cycle, the Council Member helped secure $1M of recurring funds for Paid Parental Leave for the City of Detroit.

• Council Member Calloway has explored regulatory standards related to Short Term Rental Ordinance as the city struggles with homelessness and housing insecurity. Short-term rentals (including Airbnb’s) have strained an already limited housing market and growing safety and illegal party concerns for neighboring residents.

COUNCIL MEMBER MARCHES WITH UNION

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Councilwoman At-Large Mary Waters, Sam Riddle, and Council Member Calloway show their support at the Laborers Union Rally on Michigan Ave. & 8th.

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION

GAS GIVEAWAY WITH GREATER OLIVET MBC

On Saturday, April 23, Council Member Calloway and Council Members Johnson, Santiago Romero, At-Large Waters, and Associate Director for Detroit’s Office of Contracting and Procurement, Toni Stewart-Limmit, hosted the Minority Business Summit at WCCCD. The summit had over 400 residents in online and in-person attendance. Residents were able to obtain vital information on the contracting and procurement process within the city government. Attendees also learned details about the Motor City Contractor Fund, designed to help Detroit-based minority businesses gain access to funding.

Council Member Calloway Honors Alma Mater

Council Member Calloway and the Detroit City Council honor Detroit NAASC during Formal Session on Tuesday, April 12. Detroit NAASC receives a Testimonial Resolution for sustaining over 90 years of service and sisterhood in the city. During the Formal Session, Council Member Calloway also presents a Testimonial Resolution to Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell on her service as the 10^th president of Spelman College.

Click here to watch the full Formal Session

Council Member Calloway kicks off the Youth & Civic Engagement Task Force by hosting a Voter Registration event at each high school in District 2. The goal of this initiative is to register 18 year old high school students and empower them to vote in the upcoming August election.

Neighborhood Beautification Between the Lodge & Fenkell

The Office of Council Member Calloway served alongside Demographic Inspirations-Detroit and Fitzgerald High School National Honor Society to remove brush and debris from the alleys and curbsides, remove weeds, and plant vegetables in the garden. Volunteers also discussed the importance of neighborhood beautification and planned to continue this initiative in other Detroit neighborhoods.

Council Member Calloway and Detroit resident Frank Hammer at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum vigil on Jan. 27. Photo courtesy of Annie Baker, Detroit Free Press

The Coalition for Property Tax Justice and Council Member Calloway proudly presented a special edition of Coffee & Stories. Together, they stopped foreclosure on 8,000 occupied homes through their letter writing campaign, local clinics, and a City Council Resolution. The Resolution demanded a property tax foreclosure moratorium extension. The celebration was held on Saturday, May 7 at 3:00 PM at Gabriel Richard Park (7650 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214).

Founded in 2017, the Coalition For Property Tax Justice is a collective of several long-standing Detroit grassroots organizations formed to accomplish three goals:

1. Stop unconstitutional property tax assessments

2. Compensate Detroit residents who overpaid or have already lost their homes because of illegally inflated property taxes

3. Suspend pending property tax foreclosures on owner-occupied homes until it is confirmed that the delinquent taxpayers were not unconstitutionally assessed

Since the Coalition’s inception, we’ve accomplished an impressive amount. From starting an unprecedented Dignity Restoration Housing Program to shaping the settlement of a groundbreaking lawsuit and solidifying the wins in a City ordinance, Coalition member organizations haven’t stopped fighting for the rights of Detroit’s working families.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COALITION FOR PROPERTY TAX JUSTICE

Council Member Calloway and Ms. Wilburn of #TeamCalloway visit Senior buildings in District 2 to pass out treats and flowers in celebration of Mother’s Day. The Council Member was able to visit nine buildings on Saturday, to fellowship with residents and their families.

Neighborhood Improvement Fund’s Beautification Program

The funds available under the newly created Neighborhood Beautification Program (NBP) can be used to fuel creative ideas, spark neighborhood revitalization, or strengthen the connections between neighborhood-based groups. The City of Detroit will provide resources to allow the eligible organizations and residents to become actively engaged in the health and well-being of their community and to encourage residents to get involved in making their neighborhood better. The initial funding for the program will be $2.25 million, which includes $1.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and $1 million in Neighborhood Improvement Fund funding. Grants will range from $500 to $15,000, and up to 50 projects a year will receive funding. Under the program, funds will support the repurposing and beautification of property owned by neighborhood associations, block clubs, faith-based organizations (such as churches), or non-profit organizations. For those entities that have a desire to beautify their community but do not own land, the program will assist the organizations with purchasing or leasing vacant lots owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority located near the organization to carry out a public activity and purpose in their neighborhood.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

Detroit Sidewalk Damage Reporter

2022 yard waste collection begins the week of April 4. Yard waste collection will be picked up on the same day as your bulk items. Yard waste will be collected a biweekly basis until December 23.

1. Residents can place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs that are no more than two inches in diameter in biodegradable paper bags on their bi-weekly scheduled bulk collection day.

2. Branches and twigs that are up to four feet in length and no more than four inches in diameter should be bundled and tied securely and placed at the curb line.

3. Individual bundles should not weigh more than 60 pounds.

4. When placing bagged yard waste at the curb, it should be at least six feet from the city garbage container.

5. The City’s contractors will not collect yard waste in plastic bags. Failure to place yard waste in paper bags can result in a fine of $200; similarly placing your garbage container at the curbside too early or keeping it at the curbside after the day of pickup can result in a fine of $300.

For text message reminders of bulk and garbage dates, text your street address to sign up for weekly trash & recycling reminders to 313-800-7905.

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

Help drive the city! DDOT is looking for dedicated employees who can provide excellent customer service while being the Motor that moves the City. We offer a competitive salary, health and dental plans, a pension package, and more.

Visit our website for more info: http://ow.ly/4Uay50J0kg7

To register in advance, call (313) 224-4415 or click here to register online

Please remember to bring gloves, garden tools, and bags to assist in the Motor City Makeover. This initiative is in partnership with UPS.

For more information regarding the Palmer Park Art Fair visit: https://www.palmerparkartfair.com

16th Annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF NEIGHBORHOODS DAY EVENTS

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

HUDA, A Free Health Clinic In Detroit We provide FREE Primary Care, Dental Care, Mental Health Services, Vision Care, and Specialty Care for those who are uninsured and underinsured. Click the link below or copy & paste into your web browser: https://www.hudaclinic.org/

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) estimates there are more than 80,000 lead service lines delivering water to homes in Detroit. In the city of Detroit, lead service lines are most likely to be found in single family homes built before 1945.

The water leaving the treatment plants that serve the city of Detroit does not contain lead, but lead can be released into drinking water from corrosion in lead service lines and household plumbing that contains lead. The water provided to DWSD customers contains a corrosion inhibitor to reduce corrosion of lead and other pipe materials into drinking water. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health and developmental problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Since 2018, DWSD has been working to verify lead service lines and replace them as part of the Asset Management Program.

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

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