Detroit City Council

City of Detroit plans to demolish 1,380 blighted properties

Five of the companies given demolition contracts are black-owned, while 51% of the workers hired will be residents of Detroit. "We can do this ourselves," said Councilman Scott Benson.

3 days ago

Former FOX 2 investigative journalist ML Elrick to run for Detroit City Council

"If this happens, people should rest assured this is not another chicken in the hen house," he said. "This is a watchdog going in the hen house and chasing out the foxes." 

January 4

Man charged in murder of Detroit 16-year-old girl shot through front window

A Detroit man was charged Thursday with shooting and killing a 16-year-old girl, the step-sister of his infant daughter, after an argument with the baby's mom.

November 12, 2020

Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones tests positive for COVID-19

Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones has tested positive for coronavirus, according to her campaign.

April 2, 2020

City council faces divided Detroit residents ahead of blight bond proposal vote

Detroiters had time to weigh in on Mayor Mike Duggan's two-hundred and fifty million dollar bond proposal to demolish empty blighted homes. Following a scathing report from the Auditor General, who found several problems with the blight demolition program, several city councilmembers and residents remain unconvinced the plan to speed up the program is the best idea.

November 18, 2019

Duggan's $250 million blight bond proposal under fire at city council meeting Tuesday

A 250 million dollar bond proposal put forth by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was debated by residents and council members in front of the city council on Tuesday. While its plan would be to eradicate blight throughout the city in five years, a blistering report from the Auditor General last week pointed out several problems with the city's demolition program.

November 12, 2019