Let's name a street
after Greg Mudge in 2025

Greg Mudge was more than the founder of Mudgie’s Deli, he was the heart of Corktown. This is our push to honor his legacy by naming a street after him. You’re in the right place to learn more, show your support, and help make it happen.

Show up for Greg — speak during public comment!

Follow the steps below to call in or attend in person, it takes just a few minutes and really moves the needle.

  1. Thu, Oct 23, 2025 — PED public hearing at 10:10 AM: Come in person (strongest) or call in. Arrive by 9:30 AM to clear security; be at the chamber by 9:50 AM to join the public comment list for the Secondary Street Sign Hearing (not General Public Comment).
  2. Tue, Oct 28, 2025 — Full City Council at 10:00 AM: Come in person (strongest) or call in. (call-in instrucions here)
  3. Now–Mon, Oct 27, 2025: Email a short letter of support to all Council members.

How to attend in person (PED + City Council)

Parking tips: Street parking nearby or the Ford Underground Parking Garage.
Click here for a list of PROHIBITED ITEMS at City Council hearings.

  1. Go to the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (2 Woodward Ave, downtown).
  2. Arrive 30 minutes early for security screening. Head to the 13th floor—Council meets in the Committee of the Whole Room or the Erma L. Henderson Auditorium.
  3. Check in with the clerk if a sign-up is required; otherwise, be seated and wait for public comment. Time limits apply.
  4. When called, step to the microphone, state your name and neighborhood, deliver a clear 60–180 second message, and thank the chair.

How to call in (PED or Council)

  1. Follow the detailed instructions below for calling in or joing via Zoom.
  2. Join early. When public comment opens, raise your hand: Phone: *9; Web: Raise Hand (Alt+Y on Windows, Option+Y on Mac).
  3. When called, unmute, state your name and Detroit/Corktown, and keep it within the time limit (the chair’s limit is enforced).

Shuttle to City Hall — Tuesday, Oct 28 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT)

We’re running a convenient shuttle from Mudgie’s Deli to City Hall (Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave) on Tuesday, October 28, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. If you want to come in person and speak during public comment, ride with the group and we’ll get you there.

Click here for a list of PROHIBITED ITEMS at City Council hearings.

Sign-up here

Call in or join via Zoom — public comment

By phone

  1. Dial: 1-929-436-2866 or 1-312-626-6799.
  2. Enter the meeting ID: 858 4690 3626.
  3. When public comment opens, press *9 to raise your hand. Stay muted until called.

By Zoom (web)

  1. Go to: detroitmi.gov/Online-CC-Meeting and join the meeting.
  2. When public comment opens, use Raise Hand (keyboard: Alt+Y on Windows, Option+Y on Mac).
  3. When called, unmute, state your name and Detroit/Corktown, and keep remarks within the time limit.

Tip: Join a few minutes early so you’re in the public comment queue before it closes.

Send an Email of Support: Ask Detroit City Council to Honor Greg Mudge

Pick a council member from the dropdown menu below, review the letter, and click Send in my email app.
💡TIP: Personalize a sentence or two - share your connection to Greg or the Corktown neighborhood to make your message more powerful.
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Greg Mudge St.

Greg Mudge was the founder of Mudgie’s Deli and a true pillar of the Corktown community. Since opening the doors in 2008, Greg didn’t just serve legendary sandwiches—he built a space where neighbors became friends and local makers found support. He championed Detroit’s food scene, lifted up small businesses, and showed up for Corktown in ways big and small. Greg’s impact reached far beyond the deli’s walls—he helped define the soul of the neighborhood.

About the Campaign

This campaign is dedicated to honoring Greg by officially naming a street after him in Corktown. Now in its fourth year, our movement is fueled by love, memories, and a shared belief that Greg deserves permanent recognition in the neighborhood he helped shape. With your help, we can get this across the finish line.

About the Website

This website is our home base—a place to stay informed, take action, and spread the word. Whether you’re here to sign the petition, attend a meeting, or share your own story about Greg, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll stay organized and make sure Greg’s name lives on where it belongs: right here in Corktown.

  • Memories

    Need a reminder of why Greg Mudge meant so much to Corktown? Kick back and watch some of our favorite videos—moments that capture his spirit, his humor, and his deep love for this community. It’s the perfect refresher to get fired up and ready to help finish what we started.

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