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District 6 Newsletter - April 2019
Dear District 6,
This month's newsletter has a lot of great resources:
Subscribe to receive our newsletter in Spanish
Next week's Mobile Office locations
New DDOT Fare information
Info for an upcoming Marathon Oil Refinery meeting, BSEED Hearings, and Zoning Ordinance updates
Upcoming community events
...and much more! Help us reach your neighbors and friends by inviting them to subscribe HERE.
Thanks,
Raquel
Above picture is from the last Detroit Our City Neighborhood conversation held in District 3!
Team Rocky Updates
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Check out our monthly constituent case report for March! Our office is able to help constituents report city concerns, connect to resources, and navigate city services. If you require assistance, please call us at 313-224-2450.
The next Immigration Task Force meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1st from 4-6PM at the International Institute of Metro Detroit (111 E Kirby St).
Meetings are open to the public, but participation is limited to task force members only.
Join our office and DEGC for a 48217 community meeting! You will have a chance to voice your concerns about blight, crime, or other issues and an opportunity to participate in a conversation about retail in 48217!
Come by to enjoy dance performances, free books, and other activities!
Date: April 27th
Time: 12-4PM
Location: Patton Recreation Center (2301 Woodmere)
Business owners & employees - attend a Know Your Rights workshop to learn about your rights and protecting others at work during an ICE raid!
Date: April 28th
Time: 3PM
Location: 8869 Avis St.
Join Cosecha Detroit for “El Grito Para Las Licencias” demanding Drivers’ licenses for all! Hear speeches and feel inspired to more progress forward for working people!
Date: May 1st
Time: 11AM
Location: Patton Park (Corner of Woodmere & Vernor) and march towards Clark Park
Fun for the whole family with children between 0-6 at Creative Family Saturdays! Opportunity for learning, dancing, art, and resources!
Dates: May 4th and 11th
Time: 10-2PM
Time: Ford Engagement and Resource Center (2826 Bagley)
Check out all of the events happening to celebrate the week of Cinco de Mayo!
Team Rocky will be at the Cinco de Mayo Parade and Cinco de Mayo Fiesta event at Clark Park on May 5th. Come say hi!
Attend two family friendly movies at the Senate Theater on May 11th and June 22nd!
District 6!
Your Motor City Makeover Day is on May 18th!
Sign up to volunteer at a cleanup at this website or by calling 313-224-4415.
Attend Fathers First workshops at the Third Precinct! You'll be able to learn about different topics that will support your journey in fatherhood, including how to build trust and empathy and tackle everyday stressors!
Date: 3rd Mondays of each Month (first one on May 20)
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Third Precinct (2875 W. Grand Blvd)
The Third Precinct presents Workshop Wednesdays! You will have a chance to learn about topics such as opioid overdose prevention, winter driving safety, and healthy eating!
Date: Next session on May 22 (one Wednesday a month)
Time: 6-7:45PM
Location: Third Precinct Headquarters (2875 West Grand Blvd)
News & Policy
Detroit City Council was on recess this week and will resume session next week.
Marathon Updates
Click here to submit a public comment at the upcoming City Council Meeting regarding Marathon Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday, April 30 at 2PM at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 13th floor.
BSEED Hearings
Hearings will take place on May 1st at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, room 401. Attend to provide public comment or email your thoughts to zoning@detroitmi.gov
3321 Michigan, 9am. Convert 2 adjacent buildings into one building and establish a "cabaret"
10 Peterboro, 9:30am. Establish a secondhand jewelry store
1375 Michigan,10:30am. To establish a bar/indoor recreation establishment
Community Benefits Public Meetings
[May 7 and 21] Meetings regarding "The Mid" development project at 3750 Woodward Ave. 6PM, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (4800 Woodward Ave.)
DDOT Updates
DDOT fare changes will go into effect on May 1, 2019!
See left for the new fare structure.
DDOT and SMART now have a unified payment structure called Dart. You will be able to use Dart passes on both SMART and DDOT buses.
Reduced fare options will be available for seniors, people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and youth.
You will be able to purchase tickets using a new smartphone app (coming summer 2019) or at other locations in neighborhoods throughout the city.
For more information, call Customer Service at 313-933-1300 or visit this website.
Gordie Howe International Bridge Updates
The construction of the US Port of Entry will permanently close the following streets between South Street and Jefferson Avenue: Schroeder Street, Waterman Street, Rademacher Street, Reid Street, Crawford Street, Livernois Avenue, Holly Street, Beulow Court. See map below for a detailed map that includes detour routes. More information on road closures can be found here.
