Task force co-chair submits policy recommendations to Detroit’s City Council. Fellow members say it does not reflect their work and shouldn’t be considered an official document from the group.
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Guide: How to use the new Detroit police accountability dashboard
The Board of Police Commissioners’ new dashboard has launched; Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to use the new tool.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Detroit offers pregnant mothers free rides to prenatal, after care
The $1.2 million program, offered in partnership with Uber Health, a HIPAA-enabled platform that provides non-emergency medical transportation, is also available to mothers who need rides to their healthcare providers within one year of the baby’s birth.
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Detroiters: Take this step to remain in DWSD’s water affordability plan
Detroiters enrolled in the Lifeline Plan to reduce water bills must verify income eligibility by the end of the month to continue benefits.
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Report raises community needs for I-375 design, land use and business impacts
Reconfiguring I-375 half a century after it was constructed could majorly impact 2,000 surrounding businesses.
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Duggan won’t seek re-election in 2025, setting up a mayoral free-for-all
The mayor’s decision to leave office after his term expires in 2025 clears the field for an open race to succeed him.
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Half of pandemic relief funds spent, Detroit must use the rest by 2026
ARPA projects are set in stone. The council has no ability to create new initiatives.
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Detroit will accept cryptocurrency in 2025 for taxes and fees
The idea came from a Detroiter who asked Mayor Mike Duggan at a recent charter-mandated meeting why the city doesn’t accept digital currency.
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Trump’s win evokes mix of sadness and hope in Detroit
The results, some Detroit voters fear, will have drastic effects on issues that mattered most to Detroiters, like women’s reproductive rights and K-12 education. Others hope it will mean a better economy and reduced inflation.
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Democrats overestimated Detroit turnout. What happened?
Detroit leaders, advocates say Kamala Harris didn’t do enough to detail her vision amid a shortened window to campaign for president.