Topic: Detroit City Council

Detroit water department to propose an average 8.5% raise

Detroit Free Press - 22 days ago
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department will propose raising rates this year, on average about 8.5%, officials said Thursday.. . The increases...

Detroit council keeps promise of professionalism

AP News - 772 days ago
New Detroit City Council keeps promise of professional conduct during first meeting of 2010The Detroit City Council, which has been criticized for bickering and scrutinized by federal authorities investigating city contracts, delivered on a promise of more professionalism in its first meeting ...

Detroit city council member's property taxes: $68

AP News - 998 days ago
Detroit city council member paid $68 in taxes for home deemed nonexistent in records glitchA Detroit city council member paid only $68 in property taxes this year because city records showed her home doesn't exist.JoAnn Watson, 58, said she was ...

Council boss rages at 'evil' reporters

guardian.co.uk - 1254 days ago
The incoming Detroit city council president, Monica Conyers, began her new job this week in fine form. On her first day at the office she screamed at waiting reporters: "You are all evil! Please leave me alone! " And that was before anyone ...