The independent group changes its mind on the order of drawing districts, just one week after adopting an earlier schedule. One critic says the commission is far from transparent and unprepared.
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Meet the 3 finalists to be Detroit’s next police chief
On Thursday, the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners narrowed the field for the city’s next police chief to three candidates. Next, they’ll meet with the mayor.
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Michigan’s redistricting commission first task: Draw state senate districts
The U.S. Census is releasing population data on Thursday, so now the 13-member panel can get down to business after months of challenges and administrative work.
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A look at Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s ‘machine’
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan seeks a third-term with a big funding edge over his opponents, and some say Duggan has too many powerful allies to stand in opposition to him.
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Election takeaways and a preview of the next Detroit City Council
Results in the City Council races in Tuesday’s primary election highlight what Detroit voters want in a representative and their priorities. With three districts guaranteed to get new councilmembers and another open at-large seat, local representation is all but guaranteed to shift in Detroit.
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Breaking down the reasons why Detroit voters didn’t show up
Less than 15 percent of Detroiters voted in the August primary. Political observers say Detroiters — still recovering from a pandemic and flood cleanup — are presented with few options and are “burned out.”
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What you need to know about Detroit’s primary election this Tuesday
From facemasks to dropboxes, here’s what you need to know about casting your ballot in Detroit’s Aug. 3 primary.
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Advocates: Federal funds should go to Detroit’s growing environmental crisis
Detroit’s neighborhood advocates say the City should use epic federal grant to help bolster climate resilience.
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What is Proposal P, and how will it impact Detroit?
Here’s what you need to know about Detroit’s Proposal P, which will be on the ballot this upcoming Tuesday. As the court fight continues, here’s why the measure is a major break from the past.
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James Craig closer to Michigan governor run, launches exploratory committee
The recently retired Detroit police chief still hasn’t made it completely official, says an announcement likely around Labor Day.