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The little-known Detroit mental health agency that has a $1 billion budget

by Malak Silmi August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Quote from Detroit Documenter Perry Sylvester that says, "It was a terrific meeting to attend. Enough to restore some hope for humanity in a jaded Boomer geezer like me."

Detroiters determine the future of neighborhood development

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi August 22, 2023August 21, 2023

Four people at a table with a blue “City of Detroit Board of Police Commissioners” tablecloth, listening to a police officer in uniform speaking at a podium.

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners has two staffers on “highly unusual” paid leave it has paid $55K since March

by Malak Silmi August 22, 2023August 18, 2023

“If we don’t have water, we can’t do anything with marijuana.” —Highland Park Councilmember Kallela Martin asking why the council is discussing the recreational marijuana ordinance when the city hasn’t solved its debt to the Great Lakes Water Authority.

Detroit police chief defends facial recognition technology

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi August 15, 2023August 14, 2023

“You can’t just ignore the bill and pass the cost on to the very people that we’re trying to help — the low-income customer.” —Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, addressing wealthy residential customers who don’t pay their water bills.

City planners struggle to connect in Brightmoor

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi August 8, 2023August 17, 2023

“If you have a bad apple, you have a bad apple. If all your apples are going bad, you should check the trees.” —Transit rider Matt Carrier describing late buses as a systemic issue, in a public comment to the SMART Board of Directors.

Having your say on transit

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi August 1, 2023July 31, 2023

“The call to action for this is directly from the members of this community that are fed up with these ATVs on the streets.” —Deputy Police Chief Franklin Hayes speaking at City Council Formal Session.

We’re still watching

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi July 25, 2023July 24, 2023

Brick building with three stories surrounded by trees, landscaping, three flagpoles with Michigan and United States flags, with a black Wayne County Sheriff SUV parked in front.

Why Detroit Documenters will continue to monitor the Wayne County juvenile courts

by Malak Silmi July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

“I’m ready for a shift in the way that we do things.” —Council President Pro Tem James Tate said the Planning & Economic Development Standing Committee will push back on tax incentives for small “micro unit” rental apartments.

How would you spend $94 million at Detroit’s public schools?

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Two years after a major Detroit Public Library theft, no arrests have been made and $400K is still missing

by Malak Silmi July 12, 2023July 12, 2023