Charles Pugh

Opinions Mixed As State Takeover Looms In Detroit

Detroit could be days away from state oversight of it’s finances, and the responses are rolling in.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/01

Whole Foods Info Sessions Scheduled For Job Seekers

The Whole Foods Market in development in mid-town is slated to open in the end of May or June, 2013. Job listings will be posted online starting April 2 according to a tweet by Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh posted February 12.

CBS 62–2013/02/12

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh at the 10th Annual WWJ Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW. (WWJ Photo)

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh To Leave Politics For TV News

After spending what will be four years in government, Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh said he’ll be leaving politics and returning to a career in television news.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/01

Charles Pugh sits in the window at Affirmations in Ferndale. (WWJ Photo/Florence Walton)

Pugh Takes Part In Hunger Strike For Gay Rights

A local politician is giving up food for a day as part of an effort to bring attention to discrimination against gays in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/23

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is seen with members of City Council. (WWJ Photo/Pat Sweeting, File)

Council Rejects Major’s Proposal, But Will It Matter?

Detroit City Council votes against a proposal by the mayor involving city employees.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/17

Charles Pugh. (file photo - credit: pughandyou.com)

Charles Pugh Intern Twitter War: Is Councilman A Bully?

Pugh’s public relations staffer said she had nothing to say about the incident, and Pugh himself did not respond.

CBS Detroit–2012/06/26

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing meets with City Council in a special session. (WWJ Photo/Vickie Thomas)

Mayor Bing: 4 Days Until Detroit Goes Broke

After an hour-long discussion between Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and City Council, still no decision has been made regarding a controversial lawsuit against the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/11

Budget cuts considered in Detroit. (WWJ: Florence Walton)

‘Let Them Burn’ New Approach Considered By Detroit Fire Commissioner

Executive Fire Commissioner Donald Austin is coming up with proposals to cut cost now that he is faced with $23 million budget cut.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/23

Detroit Council Approves Six-Figure Salary For CFO

Gov. Rick Snyder’s staff recommended a salary cap of up to $380,000, including benefits, for Detroit’s new Chief Financial Officer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/17

Detroit City Council To Begin Annual Budget Process

In addition to reviewing the budget council must also decided who will fill council’s two seats on the financial review team under the consent agreement with the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/04/10

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