Detroit City Council delays vote on leasing Belle Isle to state – again
The council voted 6-3 to debate the issue another day, saying they still need more time to look over the lease.
City leaders ignore alternative plan to save, improve Belle Isle; time running out
The players deciding Belle Isle’s future have chosen not to look at good alternative to lease.
Racial tensions flare at meeting over Belle Isle lease: “White whores can’t save us.”
A public hearing over leasing Belle Isle to the state turned ugly today when opponents heckled supporters and suggested the deal was a racist takeover.
Birmingham developer offers plan to buy Belle Isle for $1 billion, secede from Michigan
The plan smacks of antagonism and divisiveness at a time when the city is shedding vital services to avoid bankruptcy.
Exclusive: State privately pressured Detroit City Council to fire top attorney Crittendon
Just a month ago, Detroit City Council members hailed Crittendon as a hero who courageously defended the city against a state takeover.
Mayor Bing convinces Detroit City Council to fire Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon
Council’s decision shocked many observers because a majority of the council supported Crittendon until today
Detroit Councilman Kenyatta slams colleagues for violating the Open Meetings Act – twice
Six Detroit City Council members have been meeting in secret to hammer out a plan to avoid bankruptcy with deep budget cuts.
Detroit City Council refuses to consider cuts today to avoid an emergency manager
One resident described state intervention as an attempt to “resurrect Hitler from the dead.” Another called it slavery.
Records: Despite state intervention and bankruptcy threats, city of Detroit continues to spend at unprecedented clip
Each day, the city spent about $350,000 more than it had in revenue, raising the accumulated deficit to more than $375 million.
Council President Pugh to misanthropes: Show us a plan or “shut the hell up”
During recent meetings, speakers at public meetings have equated the state and tree farmers to money-grubbing slaveholders.