Detroit City Council passes marijuana ordinance allowing recreational sale of pot in city
An 8-1 vote approved the measure, which had been in the works soon after smoking pot became legal in Michigan in late 2019.
Duggan details plans to tackle blight in State of The City
Speaking from the GM factory zero plant, Mayor Mike Duggan delivers his ninth State of The City Address
US attorney wants 3 year sentence for ex-Detroit councilman Andre Spivey after bribery guilty plea
In a sentencing memorandum filed Wednesday, US Attorney Dawn Ison said: “Instead of doing the job he was elected to do, Spivey made satisfying his own greed and sacrificing the best interests of the people of Detroit, his job."
Mary Sheffield selected as Detroit's next city council president
Sheffield, who represents the 5th District in Detroit, was voted to the position by a 7-2 margin, beating out Mary Waters, who was elected to her seat in the previous cycle.
Virginia Park residents mixed on council vote for discounted houses
Residents say they’ve long complained and lobbied the city to buy and revamp those properties as they see fit, to no avail.
November election brings shakeup to Detroit City Council
Despite two incumbents running unopposed and a third scoring a big victory in the 1st District, there were several newcomers that succeeded Tuesday night when results were all tallied up.
District 4 race for Detroit City Council seat tightens up with Johnson, Elrick
District 4 in Detroit is home to nearly 100,000 people and tomorrow they decide who represents them on City Council in a race that will likely come down to the wire between ML Elrick and Latisha Johnson.
Detroit City Council votes to relax lead checkups for landlords to every 3 years
"If you’re doing people wrong, you’re putting people in jeopardy and it’s not just children," she said. "It also impacts a woman’s reproductive system."
Andre Spivey resigns from Detroit City Council following guilty plea
In a letter to Council President Brenda Jones, Spivey cited moving the city past bankruptcy as “the most rewarding challenging” part of serving on the council. He did not mention his guilty plea.
Detroit councilman Andre Spivey pleads guilty in bribery charge involving towing contracts
Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has pleaded guilty to taking $35,000 in bribes as part of a towing scheme in the city of Detroit.
FBI's seized items from Detroit councilmembers include towing documents, thumb drives
Among the items seized was an envelope titled "Troy's Towing" for a business located on Grinnell Ave in Detroit.
Detroit City Hall, homes of Councilmembers Janee Ayers, Scott Benson raided by FBI
The raids follow a corruption probe that led to charges against Councilmember Andre Spivey for bribery.
'When will it end?' Political insiders react to FBI raids of Detroit council members, City Hall
"I believe these two individuals knew something was going on in their lives and owed it to the people of Detroit - if it is substantial - to not run for election in the first place," said Mildred Gaddis.
Charles Pugh granted parole for Dec. 22 of this year
Pugh, 50, has been imprisoned at the Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan. He was sentenced to five and half to 15 years in 2016 after being convicted of sexual assault after pleading guilty. It is the earliest Pugh could be released with the maximum possible sentence he could have served, ending June 22, 2031.
Detroit councilman Andre Spivey arraigned in federal court on bribery charge
Andre Spivey entered a plea of not guilty and was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond, like a personal bond. He had to surrender his passport and was ordered not to have contact with Public Official A. His attorney says he's cooperating - and could eventually enter a guilty plea - or the case could go to a jury.
Indictment claims Detroit Councilman Andre Spivey took $35K in bribes
Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey was indicted in federal court on allegations that he accepted $35,000 in bribes over a four year period.
Detroit Councilman Andre Spivey to be indicted on bribery charge, denies wrongdoing
Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey will be indicted on bribery charges, according to his attorney.
Detroit City Council approves plan to spend $826 million in COVID-19 relief
The council approval came Tuesday by a 6-2 vote. The mayor has said $400 million is for restoring the city’s budget with the remaining $426 million going toward community investments. See which here.
Gabe Leland sentenced to 2.5 years probation after improper campaign contributions
The misconduct conviction was part of a plea deal secured by Gabe Leland's attorney. He originally faced a federal charge for taking thousands of dollars for free autobody work from an area businessman.
Detroit City Council in discussions to replace disgraced ex-member Gabe Leland
But with the general election just a few months away in November, some question if an appointment makes the most sense.