Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reflects on past 12 years at exit interview forum
"When I came in, іt wasn't just a function of the city had a financial problem," Duggan said. “The city was operationally nonfunctional."
"When I came in, іt wasn't just a function of the city had a financial problem," Duggan said. “The city was operationally nonfunctional."
Celebrating 8,000th Detroit demolition under Proposal N
That promise came from Prop N, overwhelmingly approved by voters, with the help of a $250 million grant. Now an abandoned home on Lauder Street on the city?s west side has been marked as the 8,000th blighted home removed since the vote went through.
That promise came from Prop N, overwhelmingly approved by voters, with the help of a $250 million grant. Now an abandoned home on Lauder Street on the city?s west side has been marked as the 8,000th blighted home removed since the vote went through.
SW Detroit water main break: 90% completion rate of repairs in 5-week span
The emergency phone line for repairs will be discontinued on Sunday, March 30. Anyone who still needs to report damages must call 877-311-3664 before Monday.
The emergency phone line for repairs will be discontinued on Sunday, March 30. Anyone who still needs to report damages must call 877-311-3664 before Monday.
Duggan's final State of the City looks toward an optimistic future for Detroit
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his final State of the City address, focusing on the city's improvements during his time in office, and the possible future he believes will be bright.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his final State of the City address, focusing on the city's improvements during his time in office, and the possible future he believes will be bright.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's final State of the City
Duggan wrapped up his final State of the City Address, striking a tone of optimism for the city?s future, while praising the many collaborations that he says have led to historic drops in crime, big boosts in manufacturing jobs, and more investment in the neighborhoods.
Duggan wrapped up his final State of the City Address, striking a tone of optimism for the city?s future, while praising the many collaborations that he says have led to historic drops in crime, big boosts in manufacturing jobs, and more investment in the neighborhoods.
Detroit State of the City: How to watch Mike Duggan's final address
The outgoing mayor will speak from the new Hudson's Detroit building, where he will give his last annual speech about the city and its future plans.
The outgoing mayor will speak from the new Hudson's Detroit building, where he will give his last annual speech about the city and its future plans.
Pollster: Duggan's independent run for governor may spell doom for Democrats
Mayor Mike Duggan can't win according to conventional data, but he can take enough votes away from Democratic voters to hand the election to the GOP.
Mayor Mike Duggan can't win according to conventional data, but he can take enough votes away from Democratic voters to hand the election to the GOP.
Southwest Detroit flood restorations are moving on schedule, says Mayor Duggan
Four weeks have passed since a water main break left hundreds displaced in Southwest Detroit, and city leaders say progress has been made in restoring the neighborhood.
Four weeks have passed since a water main break left hundreds displaced in Southwest Detroit, and city leaders say progress has been made in restoring the neighborhood.
Detroit will add beds, funding, and bolster outreach strategy to reach homeless families, mayor says
The Detroit mayor said the current system was not enough to help families experiencing homelessness and "all of us feel like we share that responsibility."
The Detroit mayor said the current system was not enough to help families experiencing homelessness and "all of us feel like we share that responsibility."
Former Detroit council president Saunteel Jenkins announces run for mayor
"We really are at the crossroads, and I think the next mayor will determine the trajectory of this City for decades to come," Jenkins said.
"We really are at the crossroads, and I think the next mayor will determine the trajectory of this City for decades to come," Jenkins said.
Detroit leaders and police tout drop in violent crime statistics in 2024
Violent crime in Detroit has gone down, according to city officials. On Friday, Mayor Mike Duggan along with federal and local law enforcement members got together and discussed the recent statistics that gave Detroit a safer record than years prior.
Violent crime in Detroit has gone down, according to city officials. On Friday, Mayor Mike Duggan along with federal and local law enforcement members got together and discussed the recent statistics that gave Detroit a safer record than years prior.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson rips Mike Duggan's independent bid for governor
The Secretary of State has made it no mystery of her interest in the seat. Then last week, the Detroit mayor made waves of his own that he intended to make a gubernatorial run.
The Secretary of State has made it no mystery of her interest in the seat. Then last week, the Detroit mayor made waves of his own that he intended to make a gubernatorial run.
Duggan runs for governor as independent: 'People feel left out of both parties'
“I’ve watched what’s happened in Lansing and it has gotten worse and worse - the partisan environment is more and more toxic," he said.
“I’ve watched what’s happened in Lansing and it has gotten worse and worse - the partisan environment is more and more toxic," he said.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan not seeking fourth term: 'An honor of a lifetime'
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will not seek reelection in 2025 after 12 years of leading the city of Detroit.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will not seek reelection in 2025 after 12 years of leading the city of Detroit.
Mayor Mike Duggan expected to announce decision on possible 4th term run in Detroit
After three terms as the Detroit mayor, Mike Duggan is expected to announce his decision whether he will run for a fourth term.
After three terms as the Detroit mayor, Mike Duggan is expected to announce his decision whether he will run for a fourth term.
Detroit accepting crypto for taxes may open the doors for other avenues
Detroit leaders are optimistic in the future of crypto in Detroit.
Detroit leaders are optimistic in the future of crypto in Detroit.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan throwing political weight behind VP Kamala Harris
Detroit will play a key role in the upcoming election, possibly determining how Michigan votes in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Its mayor is hoping to push it into the Democratic candidate's corner.
Detroit will play a key role in the upcoming election, possibly determining how Michigan votes in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Its mayor is hoping to push it into the Democratic candidate's corner.
All eyes on today's Detroit mayoral primary
The polls are open right now for Primary Election Day in Michigan.
The polls are open right now for Primary Election Day in Michigan.
Detroit mayor to deliver annual State of the City address
The program is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
The program is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
10,000th house knocked down in Detroit
Crews also demolished house number 10,001 just a few doors down. We're told enough funding is secured to level 5,000 properties this year and another 6,000 next year.
Crews also demolished house number 10,001 just a few doors down. We're told enough funding is secured to level 5,000 properties this year and another 6,000 next year.