Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: A ruling on ShotSpotter, free bus rides to the polls, disaster funding for public housing and Pistons redevelopment plan.
Detroit City Notebook
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Benson seeks options to close Cadillac Heights concrete facility
Detroiters, elected officials and organizers held a rally last week demanding closure of the plant, which was allowed to stay open despite being initially built without proper permits.
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Saving old schools could save the neighborhood
Outgoing Ombudsman Bruce Simpson released his final report to the City Council to put the contributions made under his administration on the public record.
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Detroit eyes zoning overhaul to boost housing
In Detroit government news this week: Zoning rule changes could boost housing, Pistons plan for Uniroyal site, a new ombudsman and more.
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Proposed law seeks quicker release of Detroit police body cam footage
Malachi Barrett has the latest from City Council: Talks on improving conditions for arena workers, body-worn camera proposal, east side hospital project and ombudsman finalists.
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The City Council’s next president?
Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: Who wants to lead the council next term, controversial voting precinct costs, land bank audit request and a city surplus fund.
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Why Trump isn’t talking about enforcement in Detroit, yet
Malachi has the latest from Detroit City Council: Duggan’s take on the potential for federal enforcement, east side odor violations, the link between speed humps and pollution and more.
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Detroit lawyers to prosecute some misdemeanor cases to ease Wayne County caseload
Detroit City Council is back from recess. Malachi has updates from formal session on new efforts to aid Wayne County prosecutors, bus fare system updates, a Rouge Park master plan and more.
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Residents worry Detroit could be next for Trump troops
Trump hasn’t mentioned Detroit, but the president has said he plans to send troops to crack down on crime in “Democrat-run” cities like Chicago.
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Benefit talks for DCFC stadium need community volunteers
Detroit City FC is pursuing a $192 million project at the old Southwest Hospital site in Corktown.