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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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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Two members of reparations task force resign within first year
There are three vacancies on Detroit’s first reparations committee after one member died and two others resigned.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan Democrats eye more gun restrictions for domestic abusers
Thirty-three states have laws barring those convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor from owning guns. Michigan does not. The proposed law would also suspend access to firearms for people who are subject to a protection order.
Posted inEducation
U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ban already playing out in Michigan
The Supreme Court reversed years of precedent in ruling that race-conscious college admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause. U-M officials say a 2006 affirmative action ban in Michigan made fielding a diverse student body harder.
Posted inTransportation
QLINE’s limitations reflect regional transit failures holding back Detroiters
Despite its limitations, the downtown streetcar is becoming more reliable. Some transit advocates are considering its role in plans for a regional network.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan lawmakers OK early voting, conversion therapy ban, Juneteenth holiday
Flurry of Democratic legislation also includes mandatory lead testing for young children, alcohol sales inside college stadiums and reforms to prevent child abuse.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Here are the electric vehicles eligible for the revised $7,500 tax credit
The list of eligible vehicles gets shorter on April 18. The federal government is subsidizing electric vehicle purchases as it encourages manufacturers to move production from China to the U.S.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Gov. Whitmer signs repeal of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban
Repealing the long-dormant ban, which made providing abortions a felony, was a top priority for Michigan Democrats.
Posted inHousing
Proposal N oversight board hasn’t met in public. That’s about to change
Detroit’s top lawyer says the advisory board isn’t subject to open meetings laws, but will hold future meetings publicly “in the interest of community engagement and transparency.”