DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – The Detroit City Council will spend $200,000 to support the staffing requirement that was outlined for the Language Access Policy that takes effect Nov. 16.

Under the plan, the city would provide an on-site interpreter when requested by a resident or visitor with at least seven days notice. The services would cover things such as help filling out a city document, needing a document translated or help interpreting a video.

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The city provides translation of up to 13 specified languages as well as an “other” category.

About 11% of the city’s residents speak a language other than English at home. Spanish is the second most common language after English at 7% of the population. According to the U.S. Census, there are at least 126 languages spoken in Detroit homes.

The city passed the Language Access Ordinance on May 20.

In March, President Donald Trump declared English as the nationally designated language of the U.S.

“To promote unity, cultivate a shared American culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government operations, and create a pathway to civic engagement, it is in America’s best interest for the Federal Government to designate one — and only one — official language,” Trump’s executive order states. “Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society.”