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Home»Posts tagged with»Campaign finance

Detroit voters weren’t fooled by heavily funded, dishonest campaign over charter commission

By Steve Neavling on November 7, 2018   Headline, Politics, posts  

Detroit voters weren’t fooled by heavily funded, dishonest campaign over charter commission

A heavily funded and dishonest campaign funded by the right-leaning Detroit Regional Chamber and Mayor Duggan’s political machine failed to win a majority of seats Tuesday on a commission that will have authority to dramatically change how the city operates. 

State is investigating Mayor Fouts over alleged campaign finance violations

By Steve Neavling on January 18, 2017   Headline, Macomb County  

State is investigating Mayor Fouts over alleged campaign finance violations

Embattled Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is accused of using state resources to raise money for a political action committee.

Napoleon relies on out-of-staters for 42% of campaign cash in last period

By Steve Neavling on September 13, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts  

Napoleon relies on out-of-staters for 42% of campaign cash in last period

Napoleon raised $37,000 from CEOs, attorneys and contractors from other states, compared to $21,500 from Detroiters.

Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash

By Steve Neavling on March 14, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, posts, State of Michigan  

Is Detroit’s new emergency manager a Democrat? Let’s follow the cash

Kevyn Orr once hosted an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Conyers.

Mayoral candidate Lisa Howze gains momentum after $50,000 Super Bowl ad

By Steve Neavling on February 6, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Headline, posts  

Political observers brushed Lisa Howze off as a second-tier contender. Not anymore.

Records: Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon bankrolled campaign with big suburban donations

By Steve Neavling on January 4, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, Headline, posts  

Records: Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon bankrolled campaign with big suburban donations

Napoleon has relied on suburban builders, developers, CEOs, lawyers and business owners to bankroll his campaigns.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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