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Former state legislator Harvey Santana appointed to Detroit police board
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Christine Ferretti , BridgeDetroit
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Harvey Santana's term is effective immediately and will run through September 23, 2031. He was approved by a 6-2 vote, with two council members opposing the appointment and one member absent.
A former state legislator has been appointed to a police board. Harvey Santana's term is effective immediately and will run through September 23, 2031. He was approved by a 6-2 vote, with two council members opposing the appointment and one member absent.
Santana has a background as a public safety lobbyist and is a reserve officer for a sheriff's office. His appointment has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Further details about the appointment and Santana's role are available.
The police board has a total of 11 members, with some elected by voters and others appointed by the mayor.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: BridgeDetroit Reading time: 1 min
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