The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, which has civilian oversight of the police department, voted against extending the public comment period, raising concerns about limiting access and public input.
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Detroiters want more investment in people, not police
Despite calls to defund the Detroit Police Department, the mayor’s budget proposal calls for an increase in spending.
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Detroit is about to get historic amount of federal aid
“American Rescue Plan” gives Detroit government $880M to restore city services.
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Analysis: Reality checking Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City address
Detroit Mayor Duggan portrayed a rebounding city thanks to his leadership. Here’s some details he left out.
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Detroit mayoral candidate Anthony Adams offers his own State of the City
Mayoral candidate Anthony Adams announced his bid for mayor in January. After his opponent’s State of the City address last night, the longtime Detroiter offers his own priorities for Detroit.
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Demolitions of Detroit’s blighted properties hits major roadblock
City Council guts plan to demolish 1,375 blighted Detroit homes.
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Halt to water shutoffs gains traction, but some call it a temporary solution
U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell have gained support to temporarily halt water shutoffs during COVID-19 but water advocates are fighting for long-term water affordability and a permanent end to shutoffs.
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Task force report: These steps could help lift Michiganders out of poverty
Children need saving accounts, incarcerated people should have more apprenticeship opportunities and the state should offer families facing temporary financial woes lump-sum cash assistance.
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Wayne County to resume foreclosure process this year, offers new assistance program
The Wayne County Treasurer’s Office is offering new ways to pay down back tax debt, and expects to resume the tax foreclosure process this year.
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COVID-19 is draining Detroit’s biggest source of funding: city income tax.
Employees working from home are causing severe income tax losses for Detroit and other cities. Some say it is time for change.