"At the end of the First Quarter
City Leadership 10 votes
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- Quote from a Lions Fan -
Mayor Duggan and Council |
Our Friend George |
Within 90 days of taking office, the City Council and Mayor
have:
1.
Agreed to reopen closed Recreation Centers in
Northwest Detroit.
2.
Appointed board members in areas like the Board
of Review
3.
Turned on over 500 lights a week
4.
Improved the communication through the use of
technology
a.
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5.
An ongoing upgrade of abysmal computer
technology.
a.
Within 12 months the City Mainframe will be decommissioned
and system units upgraded.
6.
Made plans for upcoming funding for festivals and
activities in 2014
7.
Partnered with international film makers to
support the Detroit Voices segment of the Cinetopiea Film Festival in Ann Arbor
and Detroit on June 4 through 8th 2014
a. Contest for young filmmakers in Macomb, Oakland,
Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
b.
Film cannot be longer than 30 minutes
c.
Adult prize $5,000 High School Prize $1000
d.
Winners will get their film shown on the big screen
at the June 4-8 film festival
i.
Topics can include Homes for $1, bankruptcy,
empty homes, politics, etc.
e. Submission Deadline is May 1st and if
you want more information, please click on this link www.cinetopiafestival.org/detroit-voices/ High schoolers and young adult filmmakers are
encouraged to apply.
i. Detroit
filmmaker Sultan Sharrief who directed 2010 Bilal’s Stand is based in Los
Angles, is encouraged by the enthusiasm for filmmaking that Michigan’s film
incentives have spurred in local young people. Detroit Voices will be reaching
out to local high schools and film collectives to spread the word on the
contest.
8. Lanquage
was submitted by Council President Pro Tempore George Cushingberry Jr. for a City Ordinance requiring municipal
regulation of Medical Marijuana Provisioning Centers and Safe Testing
Facilities. This City ordinance is a sister law to the State of Michigan House
Bills 4271 and 5103 which are awaiting the Governor’s signature.
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Councilmember Sheffield |