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Detroit legislators back Wayne County transit millage
By Christine Ferretti at BridgeDetroit
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
The City Council on Tuesday formalized its support for a Wayne County transit millage on the August ballot and urged Detroiters to get to the polls.
The Detroit City Council resolution, spearheaded by Council President James Tate, notes that transit service is a lifeline for low-income reside...
Key takeaway In Detroit, 22% of households don’t have access to a private vehicle.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: BridgeDetroit ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The City Council on Tuesday formalized its support for a Wayne County transit millage on the August ballot and urged Detroiters to get to the polls.
The Detroit City Council resolution, spearheaded by Council President James Tate, notes that transit service is a lifeline for low-income reside...
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