There were no candidates on the ballot for Districts 1, 3 and 5. Voters chose write-in candidates, but as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, those names were not listed on the city’s election results website.
Andrea May Sahouri
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Rash of killings tied to domestic violence prompts calls for action
Advocates explain how victims of domestic violence can get a PPO and other protections.
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Mario Green charged in fatal shooting of ex-wife; Records show victim sought help
Latricia Green, a longtime employee of Henry Ford Hospital, sought personal protection orders from her ex-husband twice.
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Detroit Police Board Commissioners struggle for candidates in August primary
The deadline to file to run was April 22. While it’s too late to add a name to the ballot, candidate hopefuls still could run write-in campaigns.
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Official: Carbon monoxide caused kids’ deaths in Detroit casino parking garage
The causes of death for 2-year-old A’millah Currie and 9-year-old Darnell Currie Jr. were certified on Wednesday.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Funeral services begin for 2 children who froze in Detroit casino parking garage
Deputy Mayor Melia Howard, who was at the public viewing on Wednesday, identified the children as 2-year-old A’millah Currie and 9-year-old Darnell Currie.
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Detroit mom called city for help before 2 kids froze in casino parking garage
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s seeking a city housing department review to determine what went wrong and what is needed to ensure nothing like this happens again.
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Mayor Mike Duggan wants Todd Bettison to be Detroit’s new police chief
The city has described Bettison as someone who “serves as a bridge to community leaders and activists across the political spectrum.”
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Threat to Detroit polling site reported on election eve, police say
An election official confirmed with the Free Press that there was a coordinated effort between local, state and federal law enforcement officials to ensure safety at polling sites.
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Michigan doctor says he’s lost 20 family members in Gaza bombardment
Dr. Emad Shehada is one of many metro Detroiters with ties to Gaza and Israel feeling the effects of the war.