MIKAL'S RECEIPTS FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 3:
Since he was first elected, Mikal Goodman has been laser-focused on finding solutions to the issues we face. On City Council, he’s fought for and won on priorities that serve our community:
Housing and Tenant Rights
Mandatory Rental Registry for Landlords
Groundbreaking Rental Escrow Program
Stopped Landlords from discriminating against Section 8 and other sources of legal income.
Stopped Landlords from discriminating against returning citizens.
Overhauled Code Enforcement and Rental Inspections
Home Repair Program to Assist Over 200 Homeowners.
Allocated $250,000 Dollars for Homelessness Prevention, With Over $50,000 coming directly to District 3.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Pass a County-wide Transit Millage, leading to expanded bus routes throughout Pontiac.
Secured $1.5 Million is Storm Sewer Infrastructure for the City of Pontiac
Oversaw the Repaving of *streets in North Hill Farms*
Repair And Replacement of City Streetlights
Brought DPW back in house and heavily invested in our new department.
Speed Humps in Neighborhoods to protect our children
Building Updates to Both Senior Centers
Environmental Justice and Green Spaces
Facilitated the First County Park in Pontiac, with Hawthorne Park Getting $1.5 Million in Improvements
Guaranteed New Civic Center Park in Downtown Development
Prioritized Community Health over Business Interests.
Approved Major Funding for Upgrades to North Kiwanis, Lakeside, and Cherrylawn Park.
Green Infrastructure Project at the Augusta Drain
Elimination of 43 Acre Parks Deficit
Economic Justice and Community Development
Small Business Revolving Loan Program
Removing Phoenix Center Tax Burden from City Taxpayers
Approved the Sell of The Ottawa Towers To Oakland County, bringing over 600 County employees downtown.
Approval Of Adult-Use Marijuana
Fought to make Food Truck Ordinance equitable for existing businesses.
Community Safety and Quality of Life
Body Cameras for Pontiac-Serving Sheriff's Deputies
Nationally-Recognizing Ceasefire Initiative brought to Pontiac to Prevent Violent Crime Before it Takes Place
Abandoned Vehicles in Street Targeted for Removal
Purchased The New Youth Recreation Center Site, and Began Work.
Approved The Translation of City Documents into Spanish to City Council Offices and Added Bilingual Staff.