Detroit City Council pushes back controversial ShotSpotter expansion vote
The controversial technology helps police detect gunfire and pinpoint where the shots came from. But critics believe it is a poor use of funds to fight crime.
The controversial technology helps police detect gunfire and pinpoint where the shots came from. But critics believe it is a poor use of funds to fight crime.
Detroit City Council to vote on ordinance requiring restaurants show health inspection grade
Green would indicate compliance, yellow for showing its in the enforcement process, and red signaling the business is closed by the health department.
Green would indicate compliance, yellow for showing its in the enforcement process, and red signaling the business is closed by the health department.
Detroit City Council approves $1.68M contract to demolish portion of Packard Plant
The previous owner of the plant was given a timeline to demolish the structure after a judge ordered him to knock down the plant in April. When he failed to meet the deadline, the city was allowed to take over.
The previous owner of the plant was given a timeline to demolish the structure after a judge ordered him to knock down the plant in April. When he failed to meet the deadline, the city was allowed to take over.
Detroit City Council approves Hudson's site $60 million tax break
Bedrock asked for a $60 million tax break on its $1.4 billion project at the former Hudson's site in Detroit.
Bedrock asked for a $60 million tax break on its $1.4 billion project at the former Hudson's site in Detroit.
Detroit City Council postpones vote on $60M Hudson site tax break a second time
The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.
The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.
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.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.