Detroit has 75 applicants for a reparations task force and the City Council is expected to narrow the list in 2023.
Malachi Barrett
Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters.
Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics in Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Detroit. He was named Michigan’s 2019 Newspaper Rising Star by the Associated Press. Barrett graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016.
Barrett lives in Detroit's Pingree Park neighborhood on the eastside with his wife. He's mostly from Battle Creek, but also lived in California, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina and Japan.
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What a Democratic majority in Lansing could mean for Detroit
Lawmakers are working on an agenda to benefit Detroit that could address education, housing, economic development, among other priorities
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Marshall Bullock to rejoin Duggan administration following election loss
The outgoing state senator will advocate for Detroit’s policy agenda in Lansing.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Auto theft victims could see towing fees disappear under new reforms
Detroiters who have their cars stolen can apply for a “hardship waiver” to remove storage and towing fees.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Detroit unemployment drops but those with jobs are still looking for work
People of color, women, parents and those without a college degree are more likely to be out of work, U-M survey finds.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Council approves police towing contracts in ‘emergency’ vote
As the Detroit City Council assumes the power to approve the city’s towing agreements, an emergency session on Monday extends contracts to seven companies.
Posted inHousing
New program will offer $500 to Detroiters who start saving for homes
The Rocket Community Fund unveils the Rocket Wealth Accelerator Program to connect Detroiters to financial coaches and money to start savings accounts.
Posted inTransportation
Duggan inks emergency deal to ensure rides for Detroiters with disabilities
Four emergency contracts were approved to prevent a 70% reduction of paratransit services in 2023.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Neighborhood advisory group for ‘District Detroit’ starts to take shape
Two members of the neighborhood advisory council were seated to represent the community’s voice in discussions with developers about impacts of the $1.5B project.
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Detroit’s $2.5B capital plan: Water mains, parks, transportation
The Detroit City Council will weigh in on Mayor Mike Duggan’s agenda for capital improvements over the next five years.