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Detroit City Council at odds with Mayor Mike Duggan, Moroun family over land needed for new bridge
Read full article: Detroit City Council at odds with Mayor Mike Duggan, Moroun family over land needed for new bridgeA bridge battle is brewing in Detroit having to do with the Moroun family’s plan to build a new span across the Detroit River. To do that, they need a key piece of land that was promised to them years ago by the city.
Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area
Read full article: Detroit city officials respond to growing requests to evacuate neighborhood after ground shift damages area"At no time have they gave us any indication that the residents were in danger."
Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages area
Read full article: Residents, community leaders call for evacuations in Detroit neighborhood after ground shift significantly damages areaState officials said there’s no threat to the public, but residents disagree.
Flashpoint recap: Congresswoman weighs in on rise of domestic extremism; Detroit City Council members discuss process of distributing marijuana business licenses
Read full article: Flashpoint recap: Congresswoman weighs in on rise of domestic extremism; Detroit City Council members discuss process of distributing marijuana business licensesDETROIT – On Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint there was a conversation about the rise of domestic terrorism and mass violence with Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. There was also a discussion about marijuana business licenses being distributed by the City of Detroit. Detroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-Lopez spoke about the topic. They weighed in on marijuana licensing in the city and the priority to include legacy Detroiters. Segment OneRep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan’s 8th Congressional DistrictSegment TwoDetroit City Council members Janee Ayers, James Tate and Raquel Castaneda-LopezSegment ThreeFlashpoint host Karen Drew wraps up this week’s episode
Elected officials call for independent investigation into Detroit polices use of force against protestors
Read full article: Elected officials call for independent investigation into Detroit polices use of force against protestorsDETROIT Elected officials from the federal, state and local level sent a letter Wednesday to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James Craig and the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) calling for an independent investigation into use of force by Detroit police against protesters. The letter was signed by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Sen. Stephanie Chang, Detroit City Council President Pro Temp Mary Sheffield (District 5) and City Councilor Raquel Castaeda-Lpez (District 6). In addition to a duty to intervene when other officers are using excessive force, officers cannot use chokeholds or fire a weapon from moving vehicles. A lawsuit was filed by Detroit Will Breathe and 14 individuals, seeking a temporary restraining order enjoining the city of Detroit and the Detroit Police Department from using certain tactics. They alleged that police responded to protests with excessive force and violated their first and fourth amendment rights.
Flashpoint 12/11/2016: Michigan recount drama, Pistons to move downtown, RTA failure
Read full article: Flashpoint 12/11/2016: Michigan recount drama, Pistons to move downtown, RTA failureIts been a long week of drama in the Michigan recount and the outcome will not change, but it revealed some major issues in the voting process. The Pistons will be making a move downtown and sports fans are excited. The shortcomings of RTA caused the ballot initiative. Devin Scillian was joined by Steve Neavling, writer for Motor City Muckraker, Portia Roberson, Detroit Division of Civil Rights and Ethics, and Sheila Cockrel, former Detroit City Council member, to discuss the recount. An Detroit City Council Members Raquel Castaneda-Lopez and Scott Benson talked about the Pistons move to Detroit and the failure of RTA.