District 6 Newsletter - February 2018

Dear District 6,   We have a lot of news for you this month! Team Rocky is excited to host this month's City Council Evening Meeting. As budget sessions approach, it is especially important to hear resident's concerns so that City Council can create a budget that reflects what Detroiters want. Please find information on the meeting, budget sessions, and so much more below! Take Care, Raquel Castañeda López Detroit City Council Member, District 6 #WeRDistrict6 #TeamRockyD6

Community Updates

News & Policy

"Budget Season is here for the City of Detroit!

Want to ensure the city sets aside enough money to fix broken sidewalks and potholes in the roads? Are you interested in the size of investment the city is making in affordable housing? Are there city programs you think need more funding?

Detroit's budget process this Spring will determine how the city spends its money next year and it is entirely open to the public. The budget process will begin with Mayor Duggan outlining his budget proposal to City Council and the public on Friday, February 23rd at 10 AM. Then, each city Department will sit before Council over the next two weeks for a budget hearing to discuss their priorities and proposed budget for next year.

 The public is encouraged to attend any and all of these hearings and can to speak on them at the end of each day's hearings and again after the final hearing on Monday, March 5th at 4:30 PM. 

Location: 13th floor of the CAYMC building (2 Woodward Ave) either in the Auditorium or the Committee of the Whole. 

Watch the hearings online at http://video.detroitmi.gov/CablecastPublicSite/watch/2?channel=1 ."

 Schedule for Each Budget Hearing Below:

(Subject to change)

Friday, Feb 23:

10 am - Mayor's Budget Address

1 pm - General Services Budget Hearing

2 pm - D-DOT Budget Hearing

3 pm - Detroit Transportation Corporation Budget Hearing

Monday, Feb 26:

10 am - Office of Chief Financial Officer Budget Hearing

11 am - Recreation Department Budget Hearing

1 pm - Board of Police Commissioners Budget Hearing

1:30 pm - Police Department Budget Hearing

2:30 pm - Fire Department Budget Hearing

3:30 pm - Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department Budget Hearing

Wednesday, Feb 28:

10 am - Department of Innovation & Technology Budget Hearing

11 am - Department of Public Works Budget Hearing

2 pm - Human Resources Budget Hearing

3 pm - Law Department Budget Hearing

Thursday, March 1:

10 am - Health Department Budget Hearing

11 am - Non-Departmental Budget Hearing

2 pm - Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department Budget Hearing

2:30 pm - Workforce Development Board/DESC Budget Hearing

3 pm - Board of Ethics Budget Hearing

Friday, March 2:

10 am - Public Lighting Department & Public Lighting Authority Budget Hearing

11 am - 36th District Court Budget Hearing

1 pm - Municipal Parking Budget Hearing

2 pm - Mayor's Office Budget Hearing

2:30 pm - media Services Department Budget Hearing

3 pm - Office of the Ombudsman Budget Hearing

Monday, March 5:

10 am -Detroit Building Authority Budget Hearing

11 am - Planning & Development Department Budget Hearing

1 pm - Housing & Revitalization Budget Hearing

2 pm - Airport Department Budget hearing

3 pm - City Council & Support Staff Budget Hearing

4:30 pm - Public Hearing on Budget

Mobile Office Schedule 

After maintenance and repairs, the Mobile Office is back in action beginning February 1st! Visit us as one of our 14 locations around District 6.

Where in the District is Councilmember Raquel?

Below is my schedule for the month of February.  You can find me at these groups' meetings and events in addition the meetings my office hosts.

 February 5th 

Community and Conversation

4:00-6:00 pm @ Chadsey Condon

6446 Michigan Ave (48210)

February 8th

West Riverfront Park Design Competition

9:00- 10:30 am 

1001 Woodward Ave (48226)

February 13th 

City Council Evening Meeting

7:00- 8:30 pm @ Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere St (48209)

February 17th

Woodbridge Senior Village

1:00-2:00 pm 

1231 Selden(48208)

February 20th

Central District Police/Community Relations Meeting

6:30- 7:30 pm 

7310 Woodward Ave (48202)

Community Resources

Grow Detroit Young Talent Attention Youth and Employers A citywide summer jobs program that trains and employs young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 for 6 weeks in July and August. Youth participants must be permanent residents of the City of Detroit and be eligible to work in the United States. There is a broad range of jobs available to the participants. Examples of jobs include: community cleanups, event planning, accounting, retail and the Junior Police or Fire Cadets to name a few. Last year, over 8,000 local youth received employment which is our goal again this year. Here’s a general timeline for the program: February 1st Application Process Opens March 17th Application Process Closes By May 30th Youth Will Be Contacted About Application Status April – May Additional Information and Documentation Requested / Interviewing and Job Matching Process Begins May – June Job Readiness Training/Orientation Sessions July- August Work Experience and Ongoing Job Training  Sessions / Culminating Event   Apply Here

The Perry Outreach Center is a resource center for people in need who are trying to recover a life that has been impaired through no fault of their own, for those in need in Southwest Detroit and the adjoining Downriver areas. 

http://www.perryoutreach.org

Contact the Perry Outreach Center to obtain a referral for help at the Center.

Perry Outreach Center

12047 Miami St 

Detroit, MI 48217

313.749.7324

info@perryoutreach.org

Detroit Warming Centers

Detroit residents looking for a warm spot during record-low temperatures have a number of options.

The three warming centers are open through March 31 to provide relief to the homeless when year-round shelters are at capacity.

The centers are: 

• Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb, has 40 beds and provides services for families (male and female parents and children). The center is open from 4 p.m. – 8 a.m. Contact the Cass Community Social Services at 313-883-2277. 
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has 100 beds for men only. The center, 3535 Third Avenue near downtown Detroit, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 993-6703. 
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has a second location with 25 beds for women and children only. The center, 3840 Fairview between Mack and St. Jean, is open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.  For information on this location, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at 313-331-8990.  

Click here to see Respite Centers

Click here to see additional Warming Centers

For more information regarding the warming centers, call (313) 224-9974.

Need Heating Assistance?

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) works in partnership with agencies across the state of Michigan to distribute utility assistance. THAW programs are open to income-eligible Michigan residents. Prior to seeking THAW assistance, we encourage you to contact your utility provider to see what options may be available to you. For more information on THAW, visit https://thawfund.org/programs/.

Community Meetings 

February 15th, 5:30-7:30PM

Larchmont Community Association

Community meeting for nearby residents

Ark of Deliverance Church, 5438 Tireman Ave, 48204

February 17th, 11am-12:30pm

Core City Neighborhoods 

Safety Meeting with representatives from DPDs 3rd Precinct

Core City Neighborhoods Inc building, 3301 23rd St, 48208

February 25 

Winter Carnival & Hockey Classic 12:00-4:00pm Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Snacks 1130 Clark Street Detroit, MI 48209

Police Commissioners Meetings

Body Worn Camera Audits

Thursday, February 1, 2018   3.00pm                        

Detroit Public Safety HQ, 1301 Third St, Detroit 48226

Marijuana Update – Local and State

Thursday, February 8, 2018   6.30pm                       

9th Precinct, 11187 Gratiot Ave, 48213

COP – Annual Report

Thursday, February 15, 2018  3.00pm                        

Detroit Public Safety HQ, 1301 Third St, Detroit 48226

Budget Report / DPD Fiscal Qtr 2

Thursday, February 22, 2018  3.00pm                        

Detroit Public Safety HQ, 1301 Third St, Detroit 48226

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