During public comment, Tonya Myers Phillips, director of partnerships and development at the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, urged the group to take more time before voting on the agreement.
"I am asking you to take additional time to review this agreement, to negotiate for more benefits that have long term systemic equitable outcomes for Detroiters ..." Myers Phillips said. "We need more time. We deserve more time."
In the project, the developers are seeking nearly $800 million in local and state tax incentives and reimbursements. … see full story on Detroit News