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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-12 14:32 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:05 EST
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# Detroit pilot lets residents direct $250,000 per council district

Mayor Mary Sheffield said the pilot program gives each of the seven City Council districts $250,000 for resident-chosen projects.

Section: [City Hall](/detroit/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Mary Sheffield](/detroit/wiki/mary-sheffield.md)

## Coverage

- [BridgeDetroit](https://www.bridgedetroit.com/mayor-to-give-residents-say-in-spending-detroit-budget-in-neighborhoods/), 2026-11-12 14:32 EST: Mayor to give residents say in spending Detroit budget in neighborhoods
- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-mayor-sheffield-introduces-local-budget-participation-program/), 2026-11-12 17:05 EST: Detroit Mayor Sheffield introduces local budget participation program

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