Treasurer Dillon: ‘I guess I need to leave town like Pugh’
Dillon’s wife was threatening to expose the Democrat for sending her racially charged text messages.
Trio of arsons leaves Detroit’s east side without fire protection, exposes new dangers
“It’s a very dangerous situation,” said Dan McNamara, president of the firefighters’ union.
Gov. Snyder closer to selecting emergency manager to appoint over Detroit
Snyder reportedly is waiting to hear back from the unidentified candidate this week on whether he or she will take the job.
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.
Brazen arsonist strikes twice – once as firefighters battle a blaze a few houses away
Firefighters called for an arson investigator but received the common response: “There are no arson cars available.”
Mayor Bing hands out bonuses to nonunion workers during fiscal crisis
Despite the threat of a state takeover and municipal bankruptcy, Mayor Dave Bing dished out bonuses of up to $750 to nonunion employees, a move that is certain to distract from serious budget cuts.
Editorial: Threats of state takeover, bankruptcy ring hollow under weak leadership
The city of Detroit has been within weeks of running out of cash for more than a year now – and services haven’t stopped.
More taxes, fees? Detroiters pay fortune for abysmal services; council mulls another tax hike
It’s not easy being a taxpayer in Detroit. Property taxes are disproportionately high, yet city services are abysmal. The income tax rate is the highest in the state, but an obscenely high portion of the money is spent paying back debts from years past. And today, as the city and its suburban communities decide at the ballot […]
Mayor Bing, state hold city hostage with fear-mongering
By Steve Neavling When you repeatedly shout “BOO!,” you’re going to stop scaring people. But that hasn’t stopped Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and state officials from threatening that all hell is about to break loose – again – if they don’t get their way. Responding today to a city lawyer who is challenging the state […]
Detroit Consent Agreement May Violate State Constitution
By Editorial Columnist Greg Murray On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, I appeared before the Detroit City Council to share my belief that the so-called “consent” agreement between the state and Detroit actually violates the Headlee Amendment. It is my position that the “consent” agreement included unconditional terms Detroit had no choice but to acquiesce to. One […]