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Candidates Focus on City Spending in Sterling Heights Mayoral Race
Challenger Ken Nelson says officials went on a spending spree that left the city $200 million in debt, while Mayor Michael Taylor says investments in public safety and parks increased Sterling Heights’ attractiveness and affordability.
Hamtramck Voters to Decide Between Experience and Change in Mayoral Election
Mayor Karen Majewski says she still has unfinished business such as addressing infrastructure, while challenger Amer Ghalib says residents feel disconnected from local government. No matter who wins, building bridges will be one of the biggest challenges.
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Royal Oak Voters to Have Final Say in Controversial Move of Veterans Memorial
A controversy erupted this year in the typically quiet city of Royal Oak. City officials moved a veterans war memorial about 70 feet from its previous location. Many area veterans complained they weren’t consulted about the move.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Shares Successes and Setbacks Ahead of Election
If Duggan beats challenger Anthony Adams in Tuesday’s election, he will be the second mayor in the city’s history to be elected to a third term.
Detroit’s Proposal R: Reparations Are About Taking Responsibility for Past Wrongs, Attorney Says
Karissa Wallace, an attorney and member of the Detroit Charter Revision Commission, says if we continue “to turn a blind eye” to systemic racism, “we are all responsible for allowing these policies to continue moving forward.”
If Approved, Proposal S Would Allow Voters to Dictate What Detroit Spends Money On
In Tuesday’s general election, Detroit voters face one proposal that could impact almost every other candidate and item on the ballot. Proposal S would amend Detroit’s governing charter to let citizens appropriate city funds and dictate where they are spent.
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