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Will The Last Person To Leave Detroit Please Turn The Light Off?
We have been following the political and economic demise of Detroit for years. Its leading officials from city council members to the former mayor to judges to lawyers in the city have been the source of endless scandals. They have coupled a shrinking economy with expanding levels of corruption and cronyism. Now, the city is [...]
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Judge rules that L.A. controller lacks authority to audit elected officials
The Los Angeles city controller does not have the legal authority to conduct performance audits on the city attorney or any other elected official, including the mayor and members of the City Council, a judge ruled today. L.A. Count... Read Post
Mayor Dave Bing stands with Council, labor leaders against emergency manager: ‘We are Detroit. Detroit needs to be run by Detroiters.’
By Jeff T. Wattrick/MLive.com Detroit Mayor Dave Bing joined with seven members of City Council, AFSCME Local 25 President Al Garrett, UAW President Bob King, and members of the clergy tonight to say they oppose the possible appoint... Read Post
3 accused Bell officials want cash-strapped city to pay their legal bills
Three present and former Bell City Council members charged with public corruption are asking a judge to order the city to pay some of their legal bills. Attorneys for Mayor Oscar Hernandez, Councilwoman Teresa Jacobo and former Coun... Read Post