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.
Malachi Barrett
Posted inArts & Culture
Guardians of graffiti: Inside an effort to protect Detroit’s vanishing art
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
A $5 million contract would bring more traffic cameras to public streets. Some worry data captured could be misused.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Tax reform, tenants rights, bus discounts: What’s next for Sheffield’s ‘People’s Bills’
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
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
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’
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
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
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit’s new urban farming director targets land access issues
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.