Description: The Detroit City Council serves as the legislative governing body for Detroit’s city government. The City Council’s legislative functions include the consideration of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and sales of property, well as oversight of departmental budgets, operations, and other administrative matters.
Leadership: The City Council has nine independently elected members, including 7 members who represent specific districts around the city, and 2 members who serve at-large. Current Council Members are:
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Council President
- James Tate (District 1) - Council President Pro Tem
- Mary Waters (At Large)
- Coleman A. Young II (At Large)
- Angela Whitfield-Calloway (District 2)
- Scott Benson (District 3)
- Latisha Johnson (District 4)
- Gabriela Santiago-Romero (District 6)
- Fred Durhal III (District 7)
Public Meetings: The City Council hosts weekly formal sessions to conduct its regular business. The City Council also hosts monthly evening community meetings.
Reporting on the City Council's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The City Council operates under the legal authority of Article 4, Chapter 1 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 2, Article III of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Public Health and Safety (PHS) Committee oversees the Police Department, the Fire Department, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Health Department, the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, the Department of Public Works, the Public Lighting Authority, the Greater Detroit Resources Recovery Authority, the Water and Sewerage Department, the Department of Transportation, the Airport Department, the Municipal Parking Department, the People Mover, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and the Department of Appeals and Hearings.
Leadership: Current members of the Council PHS Committee are:
- Gabriela Santiago-Romero (District 6) - Chairperson
- Scott Benson (District 3) - Vice Chairperson
- Mary Waters (At Large)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council PHS Committee hosts public meetings to conduct its regular business on a weekly basis while the Council is in session.
Reporting on the Council PHS Committee's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The PHS Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Internal Operations (IOS) Committee oversees the Mayor’s Office, the City Council, the Office of the City Clerk, the Elections Commission, all Council-appointed boards and commissions, the Board of Ethics, 36th District Court, the Law Department, the Human Resources Department, the Board of Review, the City’s Pension and Retirement Systems, the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department, the General Services Department, the Department of Innovation and Technology, and the Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority.
Leadership: Current members of the Council IOS Committee are:
- Latisha Johnson (District 4) - Chairperson
- Mary Waters (At Large) - Vice Chairperson
- Angela Whitfield-Calloway (District 2)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council IOS Committee hosts public meetings to conduct its regular business on a weekly basis while the Council is in session.
Legal Authority: The Council IOS Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Budget, Finance, and Audit (BFA) Committee oversees the City’s budget, and property and income taxes, as well as the Office of the Auditor General, the Financial Review Board, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, including its finance, budget, property assessment, and grants management divisions.
Leadership: Current members of the Council BFA Committee are:
- Fred Durhal III (District 7) - Chairperson
- Coleman A. Young II (At Large) - Vice Chairperson
- Gabriela Santiago-Romero (District 6)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council BFA Committee hosts public meetings to conduct its regular business on a weekly basis while the Council is in session.
Legal Authority: The Council BFA Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Planning and Economic Development (PED) Committee oversees matters related to zoning, workforce development, empowerment zones, business licensing, and consumer protection, as well as the Planning and Development Department, the Housing and Revitalization Department, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, the Economic Development Corporation, the Downtown Development Authority, the Land bank Authority, the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, the Detroit Regional Convention Authority, the Local Development Finance Authority, the Detroit Building Authority, and the Detroit Wayne County Stadium Authority.
Leadership: Current members of the Council PED Committee are:
- James Tate (District 1) - Chairperson
- Fred Durhall III (District 7) - Vice Chairperson
- Latisha Johnson (District 4)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council PED Committee hosts public meetings to conduct its regular business on a weekly basis while the Council is in session.
Legal Authority: The Council PED Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) Committee oversees matters related to arts and cultural affairs, libraries, museums, parks and recreation, historic preservation, youth and senior services, homeless services, and the neighborhoods, as well as the Detroit Zoo, General Services Department, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Eastern Market, and Belle Isle.
Leadership: Current members of the Council NCS Committee are:
- Coleman A. Young II (At Large) - Chairperson
- Angela Whitfield-Calloway (District 2) - Vice Chairperson
- Scott Benson (District 3)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council NCS Committee hosts public meetings to conduct its regular business on a weekly basis while the Council is in session.
Legal Authority: The Council NCS Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Rules Committee oversees the rules of procedure for the City Council and its committees.
Leadership: Current members of the Council Rules Committee are:
- Angela Whitfield-Calloway (District 2) - Chairperson
- James Tate (District 1) - Vice Chairperson
- Coleman A. Young II (At Large)
- Mary Sheffield (District 5) - Ex Officio
Public Meetings: The Council Rules Committee hosts occasional public meetings regarding revisions to the Council's rules of procedure.
Legal Authority: The Rules Committee operates under the legal authority of Section 4-106 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Section 9 of the Council’s Rules of Order.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Airport Task Force supports the revitalization of the Coleman A. Young municipal airport and the surrounding community through improvements to existing aviation, educational opportunities, and economic development projects.
Leadership: The Council Airport Task Force is currently led by Council Member Scott Benson.
Public Meetings: The Council Airport Task Force hosts monthly community meetings regarding issues related to the Coleman A. Young municipal airport.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Belle Isle Task Force supports the use and revitalization of Belle Isle Park.
Leadership: The Council Belle Isle Task Force is currently led by Council Member Latisha Johnson.
Public Meetings: The Council Belle Isle Task Force hosts occasional community meetings regarding issues related to Belle Isle.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Green Task Force supports green jobs, improves environmental policy, and builds a more sustainable city in Detroit, with particular focus on issues such as water conservation, renewable energy, recycling, composting, waste reduction, and climate action.
Leadership: The Council Green Task Force is currently led by Council Member Scott Benson.
Public Meetings: The Council Green Task Force hosts monthly community meetings regarding issues related to the environment and sustainability.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Immigration Task Force supports immigrant communities in Detroit, as well as the creation of a more diverse, inclusive, and global city.
Leadership: The Council Immigration Task Force is currently led by Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero.
Public Meetings: The Council Immigration Task Force hosts occasional community meetings regarding immigration and issues of concern to the immigrant community.
Updated: 3/2/2022
Description: The Council Task Force on Black Male Engagement provides information and resources to support the engagement and development of black males in multiple ways, including cultural awareness, community service, family responsibility, health and disease prevention, character building, career preparation, education advancement, and financial literacy.
Leadership: The Council Task Force on Black Male Engagement is currently led by Council Member James Tate.
Public Meetings: The Council Task Force on Black Male Engagement hosts occasional community meetings regarding issues of concern to the black male community.
Updated: 3/2/2022