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Mike Duggan filed petitions less than a year after he became a Detroit resident. Challenger Tom Barrow says Duggan should be disqualified for filing too soon. Elections commission will decide who's right.
Created by Detroit natives Allison Kriger and Ellen Schneider, Vote Detroit is a non-partisan initiative aimed at raising awareness and increasing civic participation amongst city residents.
Detroit City Council President, Charles Pugh stops by The Craig Fahle show to speak about Detroit’s Emergency Manger Kevyn Orr’s financial report. Pugh speaks on Orr's 45 day report and the current state of the city.
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr declared the city "insolvent" in his initial report released Monday, May 13, 2013. Craig speaks with Detroit News Lansing Bureau Reporter Chad Livengood about the future of the city's finances.
Driving Detroit: The Quest for Respect in the Motor City examines how over the course of a century, the city went from the greatest in the world to the most troubled. Craig speaks with author, native Detroiter and Wayne State Professor of Urban Affairs George Galster about his latest book.
But EFM Kevyn Orr has the final word on spending and budget cuts.
Bankole Thompson joins Craig to discuss news and events in the City of Detroit.
To get a better grasp of Detroit's fiscal issues, the Craig Fahle Show looks at a recent report on the city's revenue. Bettie Buss of Citizens Research Council of Michigan describes Detroit's revenue structure, how it has changed over the years, and how it compares to other Michigan cities.
Oakland County water official says judge's decision creates uncertainty for suburban communities.
Craig talks to listeners and experts including Jim Nash, Commissioner of Oakland County Water Resource, and Tia Lebherz of Food and Water Watch about what it means that a 35 years of federal court oversight has ended for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
Last night (March 26), Sheriff Benny Napoleon officially announced that he's joining Detroit's mayoral race. He talks with Craig about his plan for the City of Detroit, Detroit Public Schools, and more.
Council President Pro-tem Gary Brown shares his thoughts on the state's financial takeover.
Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr officially took control of fiscal decisions in Detroit today. He was greeted with protests…and threats of legal action against him, and his arrival coincides with an infusion of new public safety equipment in Detroit…courtesy of the city’s business community. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter talked with WDET’s Travis Wright about the developments today.
EFM Kevyn Orr officially starts on Monday. What issues facing the city should he take on first? Michigan Chronicle Editor Bankole Thomspon joins Craig and talks with citizens about their priorities.
Moody's says if Detroit is headed for bankruptcy, Wayne and Oakland county won't be impacted by the so-called contagion effect.
MSU economist says Pittsburgh isn't necessarily a good comparison.
Governor Rick Snyder and newly announced Detroit Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr discuss the plan for turning around Detroit's finances with Craig Fahle.
Governor Snyder announced Kevyn Orr as his recommendation for Emergency Financial Manager for Detroit. Listen to his news conference and Detroiter's reactions to his decision.
Mark Hackel says Detroit's problems affect entire region.
Detroit City Council is appealing Governor Snyder's contention that an Emergency Financial Manager is needed in Detroit. Listen to the entire hearing here.
Craig sits down with Detroit Free Press City Hall Reporter Matt Helms to discuss his latest article on a confidential plan to lease Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to a regional authority for $50 million a year.
Ex-mayor and contractor Bobby Ferguson face up to 20 years for racketeering, other crimes.
Kilpatrick was convicted on racketeering conspiracy, extortion, and bribery charges.
Jurors in the trial of former mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick announced their verdicts this morning. Craig speaks with WDET News Director, Jerome Vaughn and Detroit Free Press Editorial Cartoonist Mike Thompson and listeners about the trial, the verdict and the future for Kilpatrick, his father and his friend, Bobby Ferguson.
Tom Barrow, President of Citizens for Detroit’s Future, joins Craig to discuss his opposition to the pending Emergency Financial Manager decision, siting his meeting with the State Treasurer.
Craig speaks with Rev. Charles Williams, President of National Action Network Detroit, about a pray vigil planned for this evening. In a press release, the National Action Network says activists, religious leaders and legislators including Detroit city officials believe that the move towards an emergency financial manager for Detroit is unwarranted. Rev. Charles Williams II has been an ardent detractor of the law. Last year NAN and Rev. Williams II lead the effort to repeal the former law Public Act 4 on the Stand Up For Democracy Campaign. Rev. Williams II also lead a march of over 3000 activist to Governor Snyder’s house demonstrating disagreement for this law. Activists are planning a prayer vigil looking to the federal Government to intervene against this law which they call Anti- Democratic and a direct threat to voting rights.
Detroit City Council moves ahead with appeal of financial emergency declaration without Mayor Bing.
Wayne County Executive says drop in revenues makes it hard to keep up with paying the bills.
L. Brooks Patterson adds his perspective on the governor's plan to name an emergency financial manager for Detroit.
Hear how Detroit bus riders' react to Governor Snyder's announcement that he intends to appoint an emergency financial manager for the city.
Governor Rick Snyder held a town hall meeting in Detroit today to announce that the city is facing an unprecedented financial crisis. The state could appoint an Emergency Financial Manager within the month to address the ongoing cash problems. WDET’s Laura Weber-Davis attended the meeting at Wayne State. She spoke with WDET’s Travis Wright about the Governor’s announcement.
Pontiac’s Emergency Financial Manager Lou Schimmel tells WDET’s Travis Wright that transitioning to the position presents a unique set of challenges.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder declared that a financial emergency exists in Detroit, adding that he's ready to appoint an Emergency Financial Manager. The city had ten days to appeal the declaration. Rashida Tlaib is the State Representative in Michigan's 6th District. She spoke to WDET's Martina Guzman about her adamant opposition to an Emergency Financial Manager for Detroit.
Craig speaks with State Senator Virgil Smith(D-4th District), John Mogk, Wayne State University Professor of Law, and Rory Bolger, Deputy Director of the City Planning Commission, about the proposed changes to Detroit's zoning policies and the Right To Farm Act.
A state review team finds that Detroit is in a financial emergency that city officials cannot fix on their own.
Jurors are sifting through the evidence presented in the federal corruption trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Craig discusses the State of the City with Stephen Henderson of Editor Freep, Ingrid Jacquet of Detroit News, Shelia Cockrel of WSU, and Jerome Vaughn of WDET. Listeners call in to offer their perspective.
WDET's conversation with Council President Pro-tem Gary Brown on the morning after Mayor Dave Bing's state of the city address.
Mayor Bing laid out his administration's recent successes during the address.
Bankole Thompson, Senior Editor of The Michigan Chronicle joins Craig and listeners to discuss whether the time is now to name an Emergency Manager for the City of Detroit.
The Detroit City Council is approving a one-year freeze on pension payments to non-union city workers. But Council refused to support a 20 % wage reduction for those city employees…that was requested by Mayor Dave Bing.
Individuals and businesses can pay back taxes without penalty starting Jan. 22.
Head of Law Department sparred with mayor over financial consent agreement with the state.
Listeners weigh in with their thoughts on Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon's jab at potential opponent for a Detroit mayoral run, Mike Duggan. Napoleon made the comments about former Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Duggan at a service honoring the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Detroit Ombudsman Durene Brown is using Facebook to compile her OWN concerns about city government – the Ombudsman’s Christmas Wish List.
What were the headlines and happenings in Detroit city government in 2012? WDET's Quinn Klinefelter and Jerome Vaughn join Craig in the studio to talk about the ups and downs of City Council and Mayor Dave Bing in the last 12 months.
As the city of Detroit approaches potential emergency management from the state, a Reason Magazine columnist says entering into managed bankruptcy isn't necessarily a bad thing for municipal governments. Tim Cavanaugh talks to Craig about how bankruptcy could save a city on the brink of financial collapse.
The Detroit City Council was busy Tuesday, approving contracts aimed at helping the city avoid an emergency financial manager, and the controversial Hantz Woodlands project. WDET's Pat Batcheller talked with City Councilor James Tate about the decisions, and in what way they may help the city.
WDET has a conversation with Councilman James Tate.
State officials say Detroit is burning through cash so quickly that there is little option other than to appoint an emergency financial manager over the city.
State Rep. worked for Coleman Young, Barbara Rose Collins, Jackie Vaughn III, and others.
Craig speaks with Detroit Free Press Writer Nancy Kaffer about the current state of politics in Detroit.
Mayor, Council clash over contracts to keep city from running out of cash.
WDET's Quinn Klinefelter speaks with Detroit City Council Member Ken Cockrel Jr. about the city's on-going financial troubles and how he thinks the city should move forward.
As President Obama and several members of Michigan’s congressional delegation celebrate victory – one high-profile Democrat has yet to confirm whether he’ll seek re-election – Detroit Mayor Dave Bing.
Kwame Kilpatrick Trial: Reporter M.L. Elrick suggests enemies on the stand would have been more beneficial for Kwame's defense than his friends.
DSWD employees stay on picket line to protest deep cuts.
Craig speaks with WDET's Quinn Klinefelter about former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's ongoing federal corruption trial.
Yesterday, Mike Duggan, former Wayne County Prosecutor and President/CEO of the Detroit Medical Center, filed paperwork to form a committee to run for Mayor of Detroit. Craig speaks with Mike Duggan about his potential run for mayor and what his plan for Detroit would be, if elected. He also takes calls from listeners.
WDET's Quinn Klinefelter is closely monitoring the events unfolding at the federal corruption trial of Kwame Kilpatrick. He joins Craig in the studio with and update and listeners call in with their take on the trial.
Craig speaks with Julie Semma and Barry Foster, Co-Chairs of the Detroit Authorized Towing Association(DATA), and Jerome Warfield, Chair of the Detroit Board of Police Commisioners, about the proposed changes to the cities' towing industry and how it could affect towing companies in Detroit.
Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh speaks with WDET's Amy Miller about some of the city's most pressing issues.
Craig speaks with Lynna Kaucheck, Senior Organizer for Food and Water Watch, about the issues surrounding the privatization of water and sewage departments and what the future holds for the DWSD.
Councilmember Saunteel Jenkins talks about consent agreement and new begging ban.
Craig speaks with Metro Times News Editor Curt Guyette about the possibility of Detroit filing for bankruptcy.
Jury selection is set to begin this week in one of the highest-profile public corruption trials in the history of Detroit. Federal prosecutors accuse former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick of running the city’s government as a criminal enterprise.
Do you even know what they are supposed to do?
Guest host for The Craig Fahle Show and Former City Council Woman, Shelia Cockrel speaks with James Tate, Saunteel Jenkins, Gary Brown and Ken Cockrel about their vote for imposing new union contracts that include a 10% wage cut and work rule changes for city workers.
Journalist Anna Clark joins ML to discuss an article she recently wrote about the relationship between city government and nonprofit organizations.
Ed McNeil, Spokesman for AFSCME Local 25 and President of local AFL-CIO, Chris Michalakis join Craig to discuss the new city contracts and the new fiscal year.
Michigan Chronicle Editor Bankole Thompson stops by for his weekly segment.
Reverend Michael Owens, President of The Council of Baptist Pastors, speaks with WDET's Jerome Vaughn about their meeting with the Governor today.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing leaves City Council meeting after unfavorable public comment.
Taking another look at the City Charter, Craig invites listeners to call in to give their thoughts. In hindsight, did the charter give the City attorney too much power and the mayor too little recourse? What does the new charter offer?
Craig speaks with Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh about the future of the consent agreement.
Craig talks with Attorney Tim Wittebort about the ongoing battle over the state's emergency manager law.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing wants the Detroit City Council to pressure the city’s head attorney to withdraw legal action challenging the validity of a consent agreement with the state -- but Council Members are balking at doing so...
Craig speaks with former Detroit Deputy Mayor, Saul Green, for his perspective on the lawsuit filed on behalf of the city by it's attorney Krystal Crittendon. The lawsuit allegedly puts the city at risk of going broke by the end of the week.
Crain's Detroit Business Reporter Nancy Kaffer and Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Stephen Henderson speak with Craig about the complicated fiscal emergency in Detroit. Craig also takes listener's calls on the topic.
Wayne State University Professor of Law Robert Sedler speaks with Craig about the EM referendum decision.
Wayne State University Professor and Former City Council Member, Sheila Cockrel joins Craig in studio to Discuss the changes happening at Detroit's Law Department.
Craig talks with former Mayor of Detroit Dennis Archer and former Mayor of Washington, D.C. Anthony Williams about the revitalization of Detroit.
Governor Snyder says Detroit's consent agreement needs to go forward despite a challenge from the city's law department.
Ohio plans on opening four new casinos that are expected to greatly reduce the revenue of Detroit's casinos.
Residents and business owners are tired of blighted buildings that are blemishing their neighborhood and have begun suing the owners as a result.
Former Detroit City Council Member Sheila Cockrel and Former Wayne State University President Irv Reid join Craig to discuss the new initiative Citizen Detroit Project that works to teach voters the complex terrain that legislators mu st navigate to make decisions for the City's future.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is charging former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and others with influence peddling.
WDET's Jerome Vaughn updates listeners on the Detroit Works Project recent "Community Conversations."
The Detroit City Council is analyzing the city budget proposed by Mayor Dave Bing.
The Emergency Financial Manager law may be repealed by the ballot drive, but how does that play into the Consent Decree?
MGM Grand Detroit General Manager Steven Zanella discusses the proposal to open eight new casinos in the State of Michigan, and its impact on Detroit and the casino business.
Craig speaks with Matt Cullen, CEO of the M-1 Rail initiative, about the details of the proposal they submitted to the federal government this week.
Tony Molinaro handles public affairs for the Federal Aviation Administration. He tells WDET’s Travis Wright that $9.7 million in federal grants to Coleman A. Young International come with assurances that, in effect, protect the site from becoming anything but an airport.
Capital Bureau Chief of Michigan Public Radio Rick Pluta joins Craig to discuss the emerging job description for Detroit's incoming financial officials.
Detroit discusses the need to to make cuts on city jobs.
Mayor Bing talks with Craig about updates on the Consent Agreement.
Wayne State Police Chief Tony Holt talks with Craig about the curved crime rates in Midtown.
Michigan Chronicle Senior Editor Bankole Thompson talks about Detroit's important issues.
Metro Times Writer Curt Guyette visits to talk about the consent decree.
Pulitzer Prize Winner for local journalism M.L. Elrick talks with Craig about the consent agreement and other local news in the city.
For the first time, WDET invites listeners to participate in a political quiz for the chance to be and inaugural member of The Craig Fahle Party-where sides of the issues are examined and informed opinions are cultivated.
Governor Synder signed two bills Monday that make the Michigan State Fairgrounds eligible for private development.
Two pieces of legislation could breathe new life into the State Fairgrounds in Detroit.
Detroit Crain's Business writer Nancy Kaffer speaks to Craig about the issues that may arise if Public Act 4 is passed.
Barbara McQuade speaks with WDET about her role as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Governor Synder joins Craig to discuss the accepted consent agreement.
The City Council has agreed to the consent agreement and now the restructuring begins. Craig begins to dive into the details of the agreement and explore what can be expected in the near future.
The saga comes to another milestone on the road to financial recovery. The consent agreement has been adopted. Craig talks with Bankole Thompson about the details.
Detroit's financial review team and Detroit City Council have both approved a consent agreement for the city.
Council Member Saunteel Jenkins joins WDET to speak about the ongoing financial review process.
As Detroit seeks answers to its financial crisis, WDET is teaming up with Channel 7 (WXYZ-TV) to present a face to face conversation between two of the key players working to find a solution. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Detroit Deputy Mayor Kirk Lewis will meet for a live interactive town hall meeting at WXYZ's studios, Thursday at 7pm and we'll simulcast the meeting.
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