Office of the Mayor

Mayor Nolen and Community Partners Unite to Address Utility Needs for Inkster Residents

Mayor Nolen, in partnership with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, hosted a Customer Assistance Day at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center, focused on addressing the pressing utility needs of Inkster residents.

The event provided essential support for residents who need assistance with utility bills and access to other vial resources, such as housing and childcare. Mayor Nolen is dedicated to tackling the root cause of these disparities, recognizing the importance of Inkster’s households being safe, healthy and adequately supplied.

“We are committed to transforming our city and assisting our residents with resources needed to thrive,” said Mayor Nolen. This event is one example of our ongoing efforts to improve the lives of Inkster residents. I want to thank Congresswoman Tlaib for her dedication to ensure our agencies work together and Wayne Metro for impacting our community with their engagement efforts.”

Customer Assistance Day offered immediate help and served as a platform for residents to learn about additional resources available to them. Our partners played a crucial role in the success of the event.

May 4th Customer Assistance Day

Mayor Nolen Speaking Points, thank partners for their support in making the day possible.

• Congresswoman Tlaib and her team: Their dedication to ensuring our agencies work together seamlessly is invaluable and truly appreciated.
• Wayne Metro: Christopher Hicks + Hiba Haidous, Community Engagement and Outreach Team-- Your innovative approach to reaching our community and our neighbors has made a huge difference.
• Inkster: Jerome Bivins—Department of Public Service and his team that worked hard with outreach efforts.
• All other organizations that contributed time and staff, and of course financial resources to make today possible.

Today’s event is the result of our community partners uniting to address the need for utility assistance and our city administration's commitment to transformation. Whether it's providing one-time or recurring assistance, the goal remains the same: to create lasting change, a transformation that's permanent.

Inkster is rich in history, culture, and resilience. But we also recognize that our majority Black community has often faced barriers that others have not. One of the areas where these challenges are particularly evident is in utilities. Access to clean water and affordable electricity shouldn't be luxuries, but for too many in our community, they are. Today, as we provide support for essential needs like utilities as we're also addressing the deeper issues that perpetuate to these disparities.

As Mayor, I am committed to ensuring our residents have more equitable access to resources and assistance of all types to ensure households are safe, healthy, and adequate supplied for. My team is working tirelessly to introduce new resources to residents that benefit our residents.

Once again, a heartfelt thank you to our community partners, residents, and everyone who contributed to making today possible. But let's remember, transformation doesn't end here. It's an ongoing journey, and together, we will continue to strive for a better tomorrow.