MEASURE NO. 24-98

City of Detroit

Explanatory Statement:

The council is referring this charter amendment to the voters asking for a charter change from five (5) Councilors to seven (7) Councilors. In the past , council members were appointed as commissioners to departments of Streets, Building, Police, Water and Mayor. The council now finds it is in need of two additional commissioners. A commissioner for Sewers and a commissioner for Finance and Liaison with part time residents.

1. Water Systems

2. Sewer Project

3. Opal Creek Monies

4. Lake Level Issues

5. Recreational Lake Listing

6. City Financing

7. City Streets Improvements

The requested charter change will give the council two additional council members to address these issues.

Submitted by,

Sandra K. Furbish

City Recorder

Elections Officer



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