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Controversial Detroit City Councilman Calls It Quits

After being one of the most outspoken Detroit City Council members for nearly eight years, Kwame Kenyatta is throwing in the towel.

WWJ Newsradio 950–23 hours ago

Ex-City Council Member Enters Plea In Wife’s Bathtub Drowning

Police say Timothy Shannon admitted to holding his wife of six years under the water until he realized she was dead.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/06/04

A view of Ypsilanti (credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Ypsi Council Members Abstain From Vote On Abstaining

Three members of the Ypsilanti City Council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/23

Detroit Mayor Presents $1B Budget To City Council

Bing presented the city’s 2013-14 budget to the City Council, a plan that includes a $4 million reduction for that nine-member body.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/12

Ex-Councilwoman Monica Conyers Working At Auto Shop

She went from Detroit City Council, to prison, to an auto repair shop on Michigan Avenue.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/14

Too Many Complaints! Council Declares Free Parking In Ferndale Until March 11

Council decided Monday night to offer free parking in the city until March 11, when Council will reconvene to address the issue again.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/25

Ferndale Businesses: New Parking Stations Costing Us Customers

It could get loud at the Ferndale City Council Monday night as frustrated residents and business owners sound off over the new parking system.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/25

Plan Calls For Pay Cuts For Allen Park Employees

The state-appointed emergency financial manager for Allen Park plans to cut pay for employees, including a 50 percent pay cut for the mayor and members of City Council.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/07

Councilman Brown Tweets Lease Deal Can Still Get Done

Detroit City Councilman Gary Brown said Saturday morning on Twitter that he’s still hopeful that conversations with the state can be revived.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/02

City Council Member Faces Trial In Wife’s Drowning

A city council member in a small Michigan community will stand trial in the bathtub drowning of his wife that was initially reported to authorities as an accident.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/26

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