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Detroit


Sept. 28, 2023

Following a 2-hr closed session, board approves new parking structure, appoints new CEO without saying who it is.

Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority DRCFA, Board of Directors

Notetaking by

Sandi Nelson

Cleveland

Criminal Justice
Sept. 26, 2023

Board members argue over the terms "canceled" and "rescheduled"

Cleveland Office of Professional Standards Civilian Police Review Board [Morning Session]

Notetaking by

Carolyn Cooper

Detroit

Housing
Sept. 28, 2023

Commissioners approve a contract with Ginosko Development Company to begin Phase I redevelopment of the Villages at Parkside.

Detroit Housing Commission DHC Board of Commissioners

Notetaking by

Sonja Stuckey

Minneapolis


Sept. 28, 2023

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Minneapolis City Council Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

Notetaking by

Emily Christensen

Detroit

Development
Sept. 27, 2023

For the first time in 15 years, the city’s Master Plan will be comprehensively reviewed and updated.

Detroit Planning and Development Department Updates to the City of Detroit's Master Plan

Notetaking by

Colleen Cirocco

Minneapolis


Sept. 26, 2023

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Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Hennepin County Board - Committees

Notetaking by

Beatel Iliff

Minneapolis


Sept. 26, 2023

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Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning (BIHZ) Committee Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

Notetaking by

Yoga Prakasa

Detroit


Sept. 28, 2023

Following a 2-hr closed session, board approves new parking structure, appoints new CEO without saying who it is.

Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority DRCFA, Board of Directors

Live-tweeting by

Amber Umscheid

Detroit

Criminal Justice
Sept. 28, 2023

BOPC keeps Melanie White suspended with full pay; payroll audit finds ghost staffer, unauthorized raises and bogus overtime.

Detroit Board of Police Commissioners Board of Police Commissioners

Live-tweeting by

Heather Alder

Cleveland

Criminal Justice
Sept. 27, 2023

Safety officials give details about crime-fighting "surge"

Cleveland City Council Safety Committee

Notetaking by

Jada Hobson

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