Unruly Detroiters shut down city council meeting with threats, songs of defiance
Police removed one resident who urged Detroiters to “attack” city council. Later, the audience broke out in protest songs, forcing a postponement.
Detroit City Council would maintain full-time salaries, perks under Mayor Bing’s budget plan
Mayor Bing’s tax-funded consultants suggested he drastically cut the council budget and make the members part-time. He didn’t.
Restructuring experts: Detroit City Council has a bloated budget, should be cut by two-thirds
Detroit’s city council is one of the most expensive and ridiculed in the country.
Detroiters pledge uprising during state takeover: ‘Make sure you are prepared and you will survive’
EM opponents warned residents to stock up on bottles of water and canned goods because of an impending revolt.
City Council won’t give up Belle Isle, snubs Mayor Bing’s threats to close 50 parks
Council President Charles Pugh said the city can improve the nation’s largest municipal park on its own by charging entrance fees, opening up a winery and launching events such as concerts.
Man who sued Detroit for $100,000 over spoiled sex life is a top candidate for key city council appointment
Oreese Collins filed suit against Detroit nearly two years ago for what he says were sexual problems spurred by his wife’s hostile job as an aide to Mayor Dave Bing.
Council President Pugh backed out of mayoral bid because “I have the skin of a wet tissue paper”
In an unusually candid interview, Council President Charles Pugh acknowledged he was not cut out for politics.
Truth time: What’s really behind Mayor Bing’s secret project on large east-side area?
Find out what a Motor City Muckraker investigation found about a secret land deal in Detroit.
Exclusive: Gov. Snyder plans to appoint emergency manager over Detroit after little progress
State officials have been meeting privately with city leaders over the past month to discuss the future under a state financial takeover.
Frustrated with City Council, Gov. Snyder withdraws offer to lease Belle Isle
The failed negotiations may accelerate the state’s decision to appoint an emergency manager over the city, which is headed toward bankruptcy.