Rescue 4: Deceased Councilwoman's Staff Still Employed
Councilwoman Died In November
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"It's not their fault that she died," said Mahaffey.Sources told the Rescue 4 Waste Watchers that at least two of Everett's employees -- LaWanda Hails Ruffin and SaDorvia Carter -- had their contracts approved by city council in December, which was a month after Everett's death.When it was suggested that payments to the staff members were a waste of taxpayer money, Mahaffey said she believed the money was justified."It's not a waste in terms of representing people. It's not a waste in terms of the work that needs to be done," said Mahaffey.Rescue 4 Waste Watchers have been sifting through possible misspending since Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick proposed budget cuts and layoffs in an effort to get the city of Detroit out of a deficit. The city faces a $214 million projected budget shortfall for next year.
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