City Council Rejects Belle Isle Lease

The City Council on Monday rejected Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s agreement with the state for the lease of Belle Isle according to reports by Fox 2 News:

Detroit City Council approved an alternate plan, a shorter lease of 10 years, by a vote of 4 – 2. JoAnne Watson and Brenda Jones voted no. The council says a shorter lease is better for the people of Detroit.

The state will review the plan and has 30-days to decide.