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Detroit Charter Question to Appear on August Ballot, But Officials Split on Version
“Proposal P” will appear as a ballot question on the August 3 primary. But City Clerk Janice Winfrey says an older version of the document was approved.
Winfrey: Detroit Charter Revision Commission Missed Deadline to Submit Final Charter for August Primary
The Detroit City Clerk said as of Wednesday, her office had not received the final charter document. Commissioners plan to take the matter to court if the question is left off the August ballot.
Detroit Charter Revision Commission Pushes Back on City, State Criticisms
Two Detroit Charter Revision advocates say officials citing financial concerns over the revision are missing the point.
Detroit City Council Candidate Oneita Jackson Says DDOT Needs Improvement
The author rides buses regularly and says the first step in fixing service problems is making people aware of them.
Raquel Castaneda-Lopez on Leaving Detroit City Council, Creating Opportunity for Others and Addressing Harassment
The first Latina elected to the Detroit City Council will not seek a third term in office. Castañeda-López advocated for inclusion across the city. She also alleges she faced discrimination from some council colleagues.
See Who’s Running For Office in Detroit’s Municipal Election
The city of Detroit’s municipal elections are on Aug. 3 and the filing deadline was April 20. View a preliminary list of candidates.
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