Councilmember Latisha Johnson - District 4

11/10/2026

What a magical weekend we had at Chandler Park! ✨I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, November 7, for our community Fall Fest. It was such a joy seeing so many of our families come together to enjoy the petting zoo, s’mores station, carnival games, inflatables, food trucks, and live demonstrations 🎪. A special thank you goes out to our partners, the City of Detroit Parks and Recreation and Total Access Events Inc., for helping us put on such a wonderful seasonal celebration for our neighborhood 💙💛.

11/06/2026

🥞 Serving up smiles and holiday spirit at today’s Pancake Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan!

The official kick-off to The Parade season is underway, and we’re having an incredible time bringing community leaders, partners, and friends together to celebrate Detroit’s favorite holiday tradition.

The countdown is officially ON! 🦃🎈✨

11/03/2026

Happy Election Day, District 4! 🗳️

Need a lift to cast your ballot? DDOT is offering free fares across all routes today, November 3rd, so every Detroit voter can reach the polls hassle-free. Plan your route, head to your voting location, and make your vote count!

11/03/2026

My heart goes out to the family affected by the tragic shooting that took place on Saturday night. I am keeping the child, their family, and everyone impacted in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for a speedy and full recovery.

I am deeply concerned about the gun violence impacting our community. A five-year-old child deserves to feel safe in their own home and in their neighborhood. Our children should never have to live in fear of violence.

We must find better ways to communicate, resolve our differences, and come together as a community. Violence is never the answer.

Our community deserves peace, our children deserve safety, and it is up to all of us to work together to make that a reality.

11/03/2026

Every single vote shapes the future of our community. From our local parks and neighborhood safety to our schools and infrastructure, the decisions made today direct the path we walk tomorrow.

Your voice is your power, and taking it to the ballot box ensures that our collective vision for a stronger, more vibrant community is heard loud and clear.

Make your voice count—get out and vote! 🗳️✨

11/02/2026

District 4, your vote matters—make sure your voice is heard! 🗳️

If you are voting by absent voter (AV) ballot, please take a quick moment to check one crucial detail: did you sign the back of your return envelope?

Follow these steps to ensure your vote is counted:

- Before mailing or dropping off your ballot: Sign and date the outside of the return envelope in the designated spot.

- If you have already submitted your ballot: Verify its status online through the state's official tracking portal: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/ballot-tracking

Let's make sure every Detroit voter's ballot is properly signed, submitted, and counted!

Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.

10/30/2026

District 4 is proud to welcome Whittier Bodega (11009 Whittier Ave.) to our community! On behalf of our team, Community Relations Manager Janis Strickland was on-site to represent the District 4 office and celebrate this fantastic new addition to the neighborhood.

Owner and local resident Alontae Pittman transformed a storefront that sat vacant for nearly a decade into a vibrant one-stop shop. The new store provides essential neighborhood access to:

🍊Fresh Food & Produce: Fully stocked shelves and fresh fruits and vegetables 🍲Hot Deli & Meals: 20+ sandwich combinations, house-smoked corned beef, scratch-made pizza, hot dogs, and soups
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Community Services: Free Wi-Fi, printing, notary services, plus assistance with tax filings and LLC registration

Congratulations to Alontae Pittman and the entire Whittier Bodega team! 🎉

10/29/2026

Nothing brightens my day more than connecting with the heart and soul of our community! Our team had the absolute pleasure of visiting Samaritas Affordable Living at Gateshead Crossing to treat our seniors to lunch and catch up on everything happening in District 4. Our seasoned residents bring so much life, strength, and history to our district, and ensuring they feel supported and valued is always top priority.

Thank you, Samaritas, for hospitality that felt just like home! 🥗✨

10/28/2026

Your safety is my priority🚦✨

After hearing from local residents and business owners about dangerous conditions at Cadillac & Kercheval, my team and I went to work to secure a permanent fix. Today, the new traffic signal is being installed!

Thank you to everyone who advocated for this intersection. When we work together, we get real results for District 4! 🚘🚶‍♂️

10/28/2026

It was such a joy spending time with the incredible residents at Jefferson Meadows Senior Building! My community relations team and I dropped by to share a delicious lunch, and sit down for some real, meaningful heart-to-heart conversations with our District 4 seniors. Hearing their stories and wisdom is truly one the best part of my job.

Thank you to the wonderful staff and residents at Jefferson Meadows for welcoming us with open arms and warm smiles! 🍽️❤️