Council President Pugh missing, disables social media accounts
Not even Pugh’s office or colleagues know where the president is, causing confusion and slowing the legislative process.
Fiery Councilman Kenyatta abruptly says he’s resigning
“You are going to have to drag me out of here for me to leave,” Kenyatta said just two months ago.
Detroit eyes lawsuit to remove mountain of petroleum coke
The waste was placed there by a company controlled by Charles and David Koch, wealthy conservatives who have denied climate change.
Councilman got wish: Historic club gutted
An effort to save the historic University Club would devolve into a discussion of slave institutions and the Holocaust.
Read entire speech by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in Detroit
Read the entire 30-minute speech of Louis Farrakhan speaking at a Detroit City Council meeting.
Detroiters hurl insults at city council, raising rhetoric over emergency manager fight
“You better wake up because some of you are going to jail, and I will be the first to laugh at you because you’ve been laughing at us for years,” one block club member shouted at council.
Pastor, community activist among those reportedly arrested at ruckus Detroit City Council meeting
Police apprehended several protesters for refusing to stay quiet about their opposition to a state-appointed emergency manager during a formal city council session today.
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.
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.
Mayor Bing to city council: Approve lease of Belle Isle or 50 parks will close
Most council members opposed the Belle Isle lease Tuesday, saying they don’t trust the city gem in state hands.