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Consultant Recommends Part-Time Detroit City Council, Cutting Staff

Restructuring consultant Conway McKenzie is recommending a part-time Detroit city council, and cutting 78 of the 115 staff members on council.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/09

Kym Worthy. (WWJ Photo/Stephanie Davis)

Prosecutor Sues County In Fight To Stop Criminals From Going Free

Worthy first filed suit against the county to stop a proposed budget cut that would affect her ability prosecute cases.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/25

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Kym Worthy: Warrants On Hold Due To Budget Cuts

The Wayne County Prosecutor says her office is no longer able to handle its caseload — after recent layoffs of dozens of prosecutors.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/20

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. (Credit: WWJ-TV, File)

Ficano: Prosecutor’s Office Cuts Necessary

Final arguments will be made Friday as Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy challenges $7 million in proposed budget cuts.

2012/10/25

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Police Chief: Officers Showing Maturity Through Tough Times

A day after the city announced plans to make wage and benefit cuts, Detroit’s Police Chief is sending a message to officers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/13

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Detroit Fire, Police Departments Suffer Deep Cuts

A city plagued by arson fires now has fewer engines on the streets and police officers on patrol.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/03

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Council Pro Tem: Detroit Will Likely Cut Funding To Cultural Institutions

Although the New Year brings promise to a struggling city like Detroit, some of the city’s high-profile cultural sites could be in jeopardy.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/31

Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee. (File WWJ)

‘Blue Flu’ Cops Suspended Pending Investigation

The 17 Detroit police officers that participated in an apparent staged strike – have been suspended pending further investigation.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/21

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Mayor Bing: 1,000 Layoffs By February

Following up on his promise to take quick fiscal action, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has announced layoffs in the city.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/18

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Patterson On Film Incentives: You’ve Gotta’ Live By The Deal You Promised

The Governor’s decision to sign legislation that drastically cut the state’s film incentives still isn’t sitting well with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/23

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