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Detroit mayor announces plan to reduce property taxes for homeowners by 30%

It’s called “A Land Value Tax Plan,” and it places less of a burden on homeowners and more on owners of vacant land.

Detroit mayor calls US Census Bureau ‘Clown Show’ after latest numbers say city lost 8k people

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan described the U.S. Census Bureau as "The most incompetent division of the federal government."

Mayor Duggan sits down with Local 4 after his 10th State of the City address

Fresh off the heels of his 10th State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted Councilwoman Litisha Johnson's crusade to help low-income families renovate homes.

What we learned during Mayor Duggan’s 10th State of the City address in Corktown

Mayor Mike Duggan laid out his vision for Detroit during his 10th State of the City address.

New program offers $100M in scholarships to help Detroiters land jobs in their chosen career paths

The City of Detroit has $100 million in scholarships to give to Detroiters looking to learn new skills.

Mayor Mike Duggan to deliver speech on $100 million Detroit At Work scholarships

Mayor Mike Duggan is set to deliver a speech next week on how Detroit residents can get their share of the $100 million Detroit At Work scholarships.

‘Forever, I’ll be grateful for that’: Detroit’s unemployment rate falls to 22-year low

On Thursday, Mayor Mike Duggan was touting something that hasn’t been seen in Detroit in 22 years.

Detroit announces massive overhaul of its car towing system

Detroit announced a massive overhaul of its car towing system after a previous system known for its corruption, with several city officials and police officers convicted of crimes.

Detroit mayor uses emergency powers so paratransit system doesn’t see massive cuts

Mayor Mike Duggan is using his emergency powers to make sure the paratransit system doesn’t see massive cuts next year.

Detroit mayor promises to use emergency powers to fund paratransit system

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he’s ready to step in and use his emergency powers to fund the city’s paratransit system.

City council approves pay raises for police officers in Detroit

The Detroit City Council has ratified a new contract between the police and the city, which means long-awaited pay raises for new Detroit police officers and veterans of the force has been approved.

More Detroit residents are receiving paychecks: How the city’s unemployment rate is only 7%

More Detroit residents are getting a paycheck than we’ve seen in the past two decades.

Police union pleads to city council for promised raises in Downtown Detroit

The mayor and Detroit's police union agreed on a new contract on Sept. 30. But so far, those raises have yet to become a reality, and officers are leaving the force for other departments and better pay.

Mayor outlines plans for major renovations to Detroit City Airport

Detroit City Airport has its first approved Airport Layout Plan in 30 years, unlocking the potential for more than $100 million in federal grants over the next decade.

New beginnings for new homeowners dealing with possible tax foreclosures in Detroit

There’s new relief for more than 250 Detroit families living with the uncertainty that they could be kicked out of the houses they call home as possible tax foreclosure was hanging over their heads, but not anymore.

Detroit City Council approves contract to expand ShotSpotter surveillance technology

Detroit City Council voted 5-4 to approve a new contract to expand a technology that supposedly uses a network of sensors to detect gunshots and direct law enforcement to a shooting scene.

Detroit’s Birwood Wall, built in 1941 to racially segregate neighborhoods, gets historical marker

A wall built in Detroit in 1941 to racially segregate Black and white neighborhoods has received historic designation from the state of Michigan.

Detroit police officers to get pay raises under new agreement

The Detroit Police Department is trying to fill 300 vacancies while keeping the officers they do have, and they plan to do it by increasing pay. Mayor Mike Duggan, Detroit police Chief James White, and union leaders made the announcement Friday morning.

Demolition of Detroit’s iconic Packard plant begins

The city of Detroit has started demolition on a portion of the iconic -- and infamous -- Packard plant, after years of court hearings and deadlines.

Detroit city council postpones vote on expansion of controversial ShotSpotter network

Dozens of Detroiters showed up to city hall opposing the $8 million expansion of ShotSpotter technology.

Detroit City Council to vote on expanding ShotSpotter technology Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Detroit City Council will vote on whether to expand the use of ShotSpotter, the controversial technology that detects gunshots.

Detroit mayor pushes for ShotSpotter after Sunday’s random shootings

A piece of technology that’s in parts of Detroit wasn’t there to alert police when someone started shooting people at random Sunday.

Detroit officials speak out about man who fatally shot 3 people over the weekend

Detroit police have arrested a man in connection with four separate shootings that happened early Sunday morning.

Detroit police arrest man suspected in ‘random’ shootings that left 3 dead, 1 hurt

Detroit police have arrested a man in connection with four separate shootings that happened early Sunday morning.

Detroit police search for suspect in ‘random’ shootings that left 3 dead, 1 injured: What we know

Detroit police want help identifying a suspect in four separate shootings that happened early Sunday morning.

Detroit police want help identifying suspect in multiple deadly shootings

Police want help identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with multiple deadly shootings.

Detroit Police Department increases overtime pay to help deter gun violence as summer comes to a close

As we enter the final weekends of summer, Michigan Mayor Mike Duggan is now approving double-time pay for Detroit police officers to ensure the department has enough officers on the street to curb gun violence.

Historic Detroit apartment buildings reopen in Jefferson Chalmers after lying vacant for decades

For the first time in 40 years, two historic apartment buildings in Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood have reopened -- and they’re newly renovated.

Program aims to help Detroit’s young talent prepare for careers with hands-on experience

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent is all about exposing young Detroit residents to career opportunities that are located in the city.

Here’s how the Spirit of Detroit is being used to transform alleys into works of art

The Spirit of Detroit is being used to transform the alleys in a few neighborhoods into works of art.

Detroit census hearing reveals evidence of inaccuracies that can impact city resources

A field hearing held on Monday at Wayne County Community College showcased some of the evidence that the 2020 census in Detroit was undercounted.

Detroit announces $203M affordable housing plan to address housing insecurity: What to know

Officials announced a $203 million affordable housing plan to address housing insecurity in Detroit.

City completes home retrofits around Gordie Howe International Bridge in Southwest Detroit

The city has completed retrofits around Gordie Howe International Bridge in Southwest Detroit.

New plan to offer low-income Detroiters 3 affordable water bill options for $18, $43, or $56

The DWSD Lifeline Plan was approved on Tuesday by Detroit’s Board of Water Commissioners, allowing Detroiters access to affordable water.

Detroit puts $38M to create more affordable places to live

The City of Detroit announced Thursday that they would be putting millions of dollars behind a plan to create more affordable housing.

DDOT proposal to give bus drivers chance to earn yearly $4,000 attendance bonuses

On Monday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that all bus drivers within the Detroit Department of Transportation could earn up to $4,000 a year in bonuses. Drivers will have to meet a minimum attendance requirement to be eligible.

New Detroit training center to encourage aspiring carpenters, millwrights to leave their mark

A building that was just a dream in 2015 opened its doors today to help shape the future of jobs in Detroit. The Union Carpenters And Millwrights Skilled Training Center opened its doors on Wednesday, and its mission is to help train trade workers with the necessary skills to be a carpenter or millwright.

How law enforcement agencies are working together to fight violent crime in Detroit this summer

Law enforcement agencies announced a plan to reduce gun violence in the Detroit neighborhoods that have the highest incidence of violent crime.

Detroit mayor says he didn’t know ‘dishonest tower’ was FBI informant for corruption probe

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said it’s “just plain nonsense” that he knowingly outed the identity of a confidential FBI informant who was wearing a wire for federal officials in a corruption probe.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan responds to story that he outed confidential FBI informant

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan responded Tuesday to a story that claims he outed a confidential FBI informant who was working behind the scenes of a federal corruption investigation.

Detroit incinerator to be fully demolished by 2023

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday that an abandoned incinerator will be demolished.

Meet Detroit’s new Director of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity

Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Anthony Zander as the Director of the Department of Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity (CRIO).

At White House briefing, Detroit police chief talks ‘intersection of crime and mental illness’

Detroit mayor Mike Duggan and police chief James White were in Washington on Friday to meet with President Joe Biden and other White House officials about ways to reduce violent crime.

Todd Bettison named new deputy mayor of Detroit

Mayor Mike Duggan has named Todd Bettison as his new deputy mayor.

Project to transform 22-acre park along Detroit Riverfront breaks ground

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, which is 22 acres, will be transformed into an attractive public space with reconstruction that will work towards the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s goal of revitalizing the riverfront.

Detroit hosts party to celebrate securing 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft may be two years away, but the city of Detroit celebrated early after being chosen to host the high-profile event.

Detroit City Council finally approves recreational marijuana ordinance

The City of Detroit is officially allowing recreational marijuana to be sold in the city under a newly approved ordinance.

United Kingdom hits record COVID levels; What effect will new wave have on US

Mayor Mike Duggan tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home for the time being. His case comes as public health officials keep a close eye on the latest surge in the United Kingdom.

Michigan Mayor Mike Duggan tests positive for COVID

Mayor Mike Duggan is working from home Monday (April 4) after testing positive for COVID. He announced Sunday on social media, saying that the virus finally caught up with him after two years.

Correction: 2020 Census-Appeals story

In a story published April 4, 2022, about cities and counties challenging their 2020 census numbers, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the U.S. Census Bureau program for making challenges.

Detroit mayor says he contracted COVID, has mild symptoms

The mayor of Detroit reports that he has contracted COVID-19 after avoiding the virus that repeatedly hit the city in significant surges over the last two years.

Live stream: Detroit breaks ground on housing development in District Detroit

The city of Detroit is announcing Thursday morning the groundbreaking on a housing development in District Detroit.

Detroit to pour $45 million into recreational centers

The city of Detroit announced a significant investment into repairing neighborhood recreation centers on Thursday (March 17), making good on a promise from Mayor Mike Duggan during his State of the City address.

Flashpoint Interview: Local experts discuss mayor’s plan to change Detroit’s image

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said last week that he has had enough of the world’s fascination with the city’s hollowed out industrial skeletons and “ruins.”

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan introduces new vision for city during State of the City address

Mayor Mike Duggan introduced his new vision for Detroit during his 9th State of the City address on Wednesday night.

Watch: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivers State of the City speech

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is set to deliver his State of the City address Wednesday (March 9).

Detroit police officers get $2K bonus as officials work to ‘curb the alarming number of officers that are leaving’

Many Detroit police officers are leaving the job and city officials are hoping a $2,000 incentive will boost morale and ultimately keep officers around.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lays out priorities in new budget proposal

The fiscal year is about to end in a couple of months and that means it’s budget season for the City of Detroit.

$134M redevelopment plan announced for Detroit’s historic Fisher Body Plant

A long-abandoned automotive plant in Detroit is getting a new lease on life.

Majorel hosting job fair in Downtown Detroit; company looking to hire hundreds of workers

Majorel, an IT service management company, is hosting a job fair in Downtown Detroit this weekend as it looks to hire hundreds of new workers.

EPA director visits Detroit to tout efforts to prevent flooded basements

A lot of federal money will soon be making its way to Michigan.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan looks to raise minimum wage for city workers to $15 per hour

Wednesday (Feb. 9), Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced a plan to raise the minimum wage for Detroit city workers to $15 an hour, and with councils approval, it’s going to go in place sooner rather than later.

Detroit mayor announces $15M plan to keep basements from flooding

Last summer, heavy rain flooded thousands of basements in Detroit and the city was honest about what happened -- the pumps just couldn’t keep up.

Detroit launches program to reduce basement flooding in 11 neighborhoods: How to apply

The City of Detroit has launched a new program aimed at helping residents in flood prone neighborhoods protect their basement from damage.

Flashpoint Interview: Detroit mayor talks impact of Michigan Central Station development

This week, we're joined at the Michigan Central Station construction site by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who discusses the impact that the development will have on the city.

Detroit contractors report plowing mission has completed

Detroit contractors have plowed 1,884 miles of residential streets, and the city met its 6 p.m. Friday goal to clear the roads. Expectations of that effort from the DPW were to have passable streets, not necessarily cleared down to the pavement. In addition, because the city got less snow than was initially forecast, it decided to do a single plow pass.

Mayor Duggan urges Detroit residents to take advantage of child tax credit

It’s free money for families that need it and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is working to make sure Detroit residents get in on it.

Detroit residential property assessments projected to rise

Residential property assessments in Detroit are projected to increase by an average of 31% per neighborhood in 2021.

Detroit mayor touts rising home values, capped property tax hike

When home values go up, property taxes usually follow -- but right now in Detroit, the tax hit is only a fraction of what it could be.

Detroit’s Lee Plaza gets new lease on life, will be renovated for senior affordable housing

It has long stood as an iconic symbol of Detroit’s decline, the old Lee Plaza Hotel on West Grand Boulevard has sat vacant for decades, but that’s soon going to change. This is the towering Lee Plaza; it’s been abandoned and ransacked for 25. Now it is getting a new lease on life.

Detroit mayor appoints Chuck Simms as city’s interim fire commissioner

Mayor Mike Duggan has appointed Chuck Simms as Detroit’s interim fire commissioner.

Detroit to start national search for new fire commissioner

Detroit is set to conduct a national search for a new executive fire commissioner with the pending departure of current commissioner Eric Jones.

Detroit Fire Department to go in ‘new direction’ as Commissioner Eric Jones departs

A national search has begun for a new Executive Fire Commissioner for the Detroit Fire Department as Commissioner Eric Jones departs.

Detroit is working to ramp up COVID testing as omicron rapidly spreads

Detroit’s Chief Health Officer says that there is a lot of concern over the omicron variant as it is exploding across the city. Only 46% of Detroiter’s have received their first dose of the vaccine, while 38% have two shots.

Detroit ramps up COVID testing at 2 sites to address virus surge

The city of Detroit is planning to offer 1,000 COVID-19 testing appointments each day to residents and workers in an effort to curb coronavirus spread.

Detroit mayor announces plan to boost COVID testing efforts amid surge

With COVID-19 spreading rapidly throughout Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to announce the city’s effort to ramp up virus testing.

Flashpoint: Detroit mayor’s plans for 2022; New space telescope to launch

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.

Flashpoint Interview: Experts talk monumental launch of new space telescope

Experts join Flashpoint host Devin Scillian this week to talk about the launch of a new space telescope that has enormous potential for the science world.

Flashpoint Interview: Detroit mayor talks census, plans for 2022

Mayor Mike Duggan is getting ready for another four years at the helm of the city of Detroit.

Mayor says research shows Detroit was undercounted in 2020 Census

Mayor Mike Duggan said the 2020 Census numbers for Detroit aren’t correct.

Detroit breaks ground on first Healthy Housing Center for homeless

The City of Detroit has broken ground on the second and final phase of the city’s first Healthy Housing Center (DHHC) that will offer shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness.

Watch: Santa Claus gets special gift from Detroit mayor during 2021 America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Santa Claus has returned to Detroit this Thanksgiving -- but instead of giving away gifts, he’s receiving a special one himself.

Mayor: Detroit’s COVID spike could pose ‘serious problem’

Hospitalizations in Detroit due to COVID-19 are rising as the state of Michigan remains a hotspot for new infections.

Detroit launches emergency alert system for residents, businesses: How to sign up

The city of Detroit has launched a new emergency alert notification system to keep residents, businesses and people who work in the city updated.

Detroit residents awarded $60M in eviction prevention funds

More than $60 million in funding has since been approved to help Detroiters avoid eviction and stay up to date with their utility bills.

City of Detroit lays out plan to vaccinate kids against COVID

The plan rolled out on Friday (Nov. 5) by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and others goes well beyond what took place earlier this year at the TCF Center.

Child COVID vaccines: Here’s how to schedule an appointment in Detroit

The city of Detroit is getting ready to start administering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11 years old following federal authorization for that age group.

Detroit mayor details plans to vaccinate kids for COVID

Mayor Mike Duggan held a news conference Friday morning to detail plans to vaccinate children for COVID-19 in Detroit following federal authorization.

Mike Duggan elected to 3rd term as Detroit mayor

Detroit voters have elected Mayor Mike Duggan for a third term at the city’s helm.

Track live results: Detroit Mayoral Election Results on Nov. 2, 2021

Track live results for Detroit Mayor for the 2021 General Election on Nov. 2.

Detroit Mayoral Election Results for Nov. 2, 2021: Duggan vs. Adams

Track live results for Detroit Mayor for the 2021 General Election on Nov. 2.

Flashpoint 10/24/21: Detroit mayoral candidate Anthony Adams discusses initiatives, range of issues facing city

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.

Detroit City Council at odds with Mayor Mike Duggan, Moroun family over land needed for new bridge

A 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 roof repair program flooded with overwhelming number of applications

Recently Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced a plan to fix 1,000 roofs for low income Detroiters.

Mayoral candidate Anthony Adams demands debate with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan

“If we don’t discuss the issues that are hurting people in this city, then folks will think all is well,” Adams said. “The reality is that all is not well.”

Census analysis shows Black Americans may have been significantly undercounted

Some experts believe the 2020 count could be the worst undercount in nearly 70 years.

Detroit to host drive up application event for HOPE property tax exemption program

In October, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan introduced the Renew Detroit program. The program will provide free home repairs to eligible city homeowners using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Residents complain of foul, caustic odors from Detroit Stellantis plant

Residents that live near the Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant on Detroit’s east side claim fumes from the plant are causing their throats to burn.

NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner returns to TCF Center

The NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner took place Sunday in Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan marries Wayne State University’s Dr. Sonia Hassan

The city of Detroit just got a new first lady.

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