Review, Change, Improve and Approve the City Budget

Review and Approve contracts submitted by the Mayor, and the Mayor’s Departments to insure the contracts are fairly distributed

Work to attract new entertainment venues, program for the arts and youth oriented entertainment activities

Review and Approve the sale or disposition of City property

Review and Approve settlement of civil litigation involving the City of Detroit

Review the pattern of litigation involving the City of Detroit to implement changes which will result in fewer cases of litigation

Review and Approve development agreements

Review complaints and petitions from the public regarding City operations and departments

Develop Programs to increase home ownership for single parent and low income residents

Review and Approve requests for rezoning of property

Work to implement free or validated parking downtown and implement relaxed parking for retail and residential areas

Develop initiatives to recognize Detroit’s heritage including entertainers, sports figures and everyday people who have made a difference in our Great City

Initiate projects that encourage cooperation between Detroit and the surrounding suburbs helping to encourage revenue between the City and it’s suburbs