The Wayne County Commission on an October agenda vote approved multiple ceremonial resolutions and a policy-oriented resolution opposing a proposed cigar bar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Commissioners passed proclamations designating October as Red Ribbon Week, Polish American Heritage Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Commissioner Morecki moved the Red Ribbon Week and Polish American Heritage Month proclamations; both motions were supported and approved by the full commission. Commissioner Bell presented the breast cancer proclamation and urged residents to get mammograms; Commissioner Anderson urged support for a pink ribbon license plate whose annual $10 surcharge funds screening and treatment for uninsured or underinsured people.

Commissioners also adopted a resolution introduced by Commissioner Bell opposing the addition of a cigar bar at DTW, citing health concerns for airport employees and travelers. “I oppose having that type of business in our airport,” Commissioner Bell said, noting past county efforts to expand smoke‑free policies. Commissioner Scott supported the motion; the board voted to approve the resolution.

Why it matters: The ceremonial proclamations call public attention to prevention and community heritage observances. The cigar‑bar resolution signals the commission’s formal opposition to an airport tenant proposal, a nonbinding policy stance the county says it is forwarding for public record and advocacy.

Commission action and next steps: The proclamations were adopted by vote. The cigar‑bar resolution was passed without amendment; commissioners said similar language was being used at the state level. The resolution does not itself change airport policy but records the commission’s public opposition as DTW proceeds with its procurement process.

Commissioners who spoke on these items included Commissioner Morecki (proclamations), Commissioner Bell (breast cancer and cigar bar resolution), Commissioner Anderson (pink ribbon license plate), Vice Chair Fotem Beydoun and Commissioner Scott. No formal dissent on the proclamations or the cigar‑bar resolution was recorded on the transcript.

The commission moved on to other agenda items after the votes.