Live blog: Detroit council debates state’s Belle Isle plan
Today is the council’s deadline to offer an alternative, which must save the city at least $4 million a year in maintenance costs.
Sorry for racist comments, says new Detroit EM appointee
New CFO Jim Bonsall is accused of saying he wanted to “shoot someone in a hoodie.”
Belle Isle to become state park with $11 annual entry fee
The lease calls for the creation of a seven-member advisory committee that will oversee improvements and master planning.
Council slams private deal to turn Belle Isle into state park
“How dare someone come into this city and take away the most treasured jewel of our citizens,” Councilwoman Joann Watson steamed.
Secret deal: State to take over Belle Isle in Detroit
The secrecy raises more questions about the transparency of the EM and the state, which are handling billions of dollars and city treasures without as much as a public meeting.
Detroit employees, others illegally get unemployment perks
An auditor general’s report paints a picture of more corruption at city hall.
Napoleon waffles on support of EM as he trails in polls
The mayoral candidate said Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr wants to “slit throats” of Detroiters.
Detroit taxpayers pick up $3.3 million tab for EM’s former firm
Who’s checking the bills for excessive fees? A professional fee examiner, who’s making $600 an hour.
No, Detroit’s EM didn’t shut off power to flex muscle
Conspiracy theories about Detroit’s emergency manager continue to circulate, but they’re rarely true.
Detroit investigates just 20% of suspicious fires, underreports arson
Failures in the Fire Department are prompting calls for Fire Commissioner Don Austin to retire.