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The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps

The Metro February 8, 2024

The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps As part of the city charter, new maps...

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A map of the newly approved city council district boundaries in the city of Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit approves new city council district maps

Jerome Vaughn February 7, 2024

Detroit City Council has selected a new map for the purpose of redrawing city council districts.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

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The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts

The Metro February 5, 2024

Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain

Jerome Vaughn January 31, 2024

Detroit City Council voted on Tuesday to authorize more than $5.5 million to fix the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. Subscribe...

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Detroit Councilman Scott Benson says wealth generation, budget major goals for 2024

Nargis Rahman January 22, 2024

Scott Benson is the council member for Detroit's District 3.He says throughout his 10 years on the council, he's focused...

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Detroit Councilwoman Mary Waters focusing on housing in 2024

Pat Batcheller January 19, 2024

Mary Waters is one of two at-large members of the council. Voters elected her in 2021. Before that she served...

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Detroit City Councilmember Fred Durhal speaks during a news conference announcing DDOT driver bonuses on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Detroit.
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Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal on the evolution of his district, plans for 2024

Laura Herberg, Jenny Sherman January 19, 2024

Fred Durhal III has been a Detroit City Council member for District 7 since the end of 2021. He says...

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Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero
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Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero looks ahead to 2024, highlights 2023 wins

Quinn Klinefelter January 8, 2024

Officials in Detroit's city government are preparing for a busy year that will include both a presidential and U.S. Senate...

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Detroit City City Council Formal Session 3-22-22
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Detroit Council President Pro Tem James Tate talks affordable housing, 2024 agenda and more

Quinn Klinefelter January 5, 2024

Detroit City Council is beginning 2024 with several issues on their agenda.  Council President Pro Tempore James Tate says among...

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Detroit City Council members listen to public comments during a session on March 28, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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Detroit Today: The ins and outs of Detroit’s voting district changes

Detroit Today November 21, 2023

For much of the previous century, voters in the city were part of at-large districts. That means that regardless of...

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Detroit City Council members listen to public comments during a session on March 28, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting process begins for Detroit City Council

Nargis Rahman November 13, 2023

Detroit's Law Department has submitted three proposed changes to Detroit's seven city council districts to reflect the 2020 Census data.Subscribe...

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detroit eviction defense fund presser mary sheffield 05232022
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield might run for mayor

Jerome Vaughn August 29, 2023

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is considering a run for mayor.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts,...

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