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Home»Posts tagged with»Fred Durhal

Mayor Bing curiously quiet about re-election bid; 7 likely contenders so far

By Steve Neavling on February 16, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Bing curiously quiet about re-election bid; 7 likely contenders so far

In just six months, Detroiters will select the top two mayoral candidates during the nonpartisan primary.

Fired Detroit attorney Crittendon, who opposes state intervention, announces bid to run for mayor

By Steve Neavling on January 14, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Fired Detroit attorney Crittendon, who opposes state intervention, announces bid to run for mayor

Mayor Dave Bing convinced a majority of city council members last week to fire Crittendon as corporation counsel because of her commitment to challenge any state financial takeover in court.

Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon: “Palmer Woods is not Detroit”

By Steve Neavling on January 2, 2013   2013 Mayoral Election, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon: “Palmer Woods is not Detroit”

In a mayoral contest that could flare racial and class tensions, Napoleon took jabs at former Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan.

State lawmaker to join growing list of Detroit mayoral candidates

By Steve Neavling on November 26, 2012   2013 Mayoral Election, City Council, City Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

State lawmaker to join growing list of Detroit mayoral candidates

Today, state Rep. Fred Durhal is expected to announce he’ll throw his hat in the ring, and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon likely will follow within the next two weeks.

New Mayor Must End City’s Legacy of Bad Leadership

By Steve Neavling on May 30, 2012   2013 Mayoral Election, posts  

New Mayor Must End City’s Legacy of Bad Leadership

If Detroit is consistent about anything, it’s the city’s failure to find good leadership. From the segregationist mayors and city councils of the first half of the 20th century to the ineffective leaders of today, Detroit is a stark example of a city damaged by its own leadership. So as the 2013 mayoral election nears […]

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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