Big thanks to the volunteers who joined us at Saturday’s Monthly Volunteer Day. Please mark September 17, 12-2pm on your calendar for next month’s important volunteer meeting. If you’re ready to volunteer in this next season of DREAM’s work, we need you there.
We’re also sharing an email from the Coalition for Property Tax Justice. Take a second to check when the Coalition is meeting with your City Council Member and see if you can join us online.
Check Out this Email from the Coalition for Property Tax Justice

Dear Friend,
This week kicks off the Coalition’s City Council meeting series. During these meetings, we will discuss the compensation and property tax reform proposals formed by Council President Sheffield and Coalition for Property Tax Justice, and find out where Council Members stand.
Here is the meeting schedule:
Councilmember Date Time (PM) Zoom Link
Councilmember Scott Benson Tues., 8/23 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/92734671432
Councilmember Angela Whitfield-Calloway Wed., 8/24 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/93698917922
Councilmember Latisha Johnson Fri., 8/26 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/99186717180
Councilmember Fred Durhal Tues., 8/30 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/96418209946
Council Pro Tem James Tate Tues., 9/6 4:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/94073794974
Councilmember Mary Waters Weds., 9/7 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/96546767023
Councilmember Coleman Young Mon., 9/12 3:00 https://umich.zoom.us/j/92469321556
Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero Fri., 9/16 3:30 https://umich.zoom.us/j/95339001696
Handouts
Before the meetings, please review our legislative handout, which outlines the proposals. Please use our checklist, modeled off of the handout, to follow along with the meeting.
Agenda
Here is how the meetings will proceed:
- Introductions and opening remarks (please share your name, which District you live in, and what organization you are affiliated with, if any)
- Coalition will give a short presentation about the legislative proposals and ask where the Council Member stands
- Community comment period (please feel free to write in the chat or raise your hand and share your story, reactions, or concerns at this time)
- Final comments from the Council Member
We look forward to seeing you at these meetings! Do not hesitate to reply if you have any questions.
In solidarity,
Jayla @ The Coalition for Property Tax Justice