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Malachi Barrett

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Posted inCity Council Notebook

Notebook: Police cameras expanded, won’t address speeding traffic

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 27, 2023 7:00 amSeptember 27, 2023 8:14 am

Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council: More license plate reading cameras, the drafting of a new affordable water ordinance and more.

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Posted inArts & Culture

Guardians of graffiti: Inside an effort to protect Detroit’s vanishing art

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 27, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 27, 2023 10:29 am

Longtime graffiti writers told BridgeDetroit they appreciate the recognition, but the development of an underground art space also conjures mixed emotions.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Transparency issues cloud debate over license plate readers in Detroit

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 25, 2023 6:23 pmSeptember 25, 2023 6:23 pm

A $5 million contract would bring more traffic cameras to public streets. Some worry data captured could be misused.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield speaking into a microphone
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Tax reform, tenants rights, bus discounts: What’s next for Sheffield’s ‘People’s Bills’

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 21, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 20, 2023 5:50 pm

Council President Mary Sheffield is planning to introduce new laws aimed at improving life for vulnerable residents.

Posted inCity Council Notebook

Notebook: Duggan’s land value tax plan draws big questions

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 20, 2023 7:00 amSeptember 19, 2023 5:41 pm

Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council, including the latest on Duggan’s land value tax plan, support for the UAW and new body cameras for DPD.

Posted inJobs & Economic Development

Bernie Sanders denounces ‘corporate greed’ at Detroit UAW strike rally

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 16, 2023 11:12 amSeptember 16, 2023 11:12 am

Detroit auto workers say the UAW strike is pushing labor rights forward.

Posted inJobs & Economic Development

UAW strike sets Michigan on uncertain path: ‘We’re nervous’

Avatar photo by Paula Gardner, Janelle D. James and Malachi Barrett September 15, 2023 7:31 pmSeptember 16, 2023 7:32 am

The United Auto Workers began a strike against the Big Three on Friday, walking out at three U.S. factories, including one in Michigan. Much is at stake, for workers and the industry.

Posted inJobs & Economic Development

Autoworkers ‘walking on eggshells’ as they await strike outcome

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 15, 2023 3:26 pmSeptember 16, 2023 7:33 am

The UAW strike has support of workers, but that doesn’t relieve the financial anxiety.

Posted inCity Council Notebook

Notebook: Affordable housing required for tax abatements

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 13, 2023 6:57 amSeptember 13, 2023 11:20 am

Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council: A new U-M job report on jobs and wages for Detroiters, an affordable housing law and legal representation for the city’s ex-police chief.

Tepfirah Rushdan at microphone
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Detroit’s new urban farming director targets land access issues

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 11, 2023 5:34 pmSeptember 11, 2023 5:34 pm

Tepfirah Rusdhan named as Detroit’s first Director of Urban Agriculture, following other major U.S. cities like Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

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