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Map titled “Proposed new districts — option 1” shows Detroit’s outline divided into seven districts. It says, “Proposed Population by District: 1 - 91,659; 2 - 92,178; 3 - 91,495; 4 - 91,154; 5 - 90,709; 6 - 91,850; 7 - 90,755. Total Population divided by 7 is 91,400. Based on plus or minus 5% rule, maximum allowable population is 95,970 and minimum population is 86,830.”
Posted inLocal Government

Five maps, five options for Detroit council redistricting

Avatar photo by Detroit Documenters November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Last week, Detroit City Council looked at some very important maps: five different options for the city’s council redistricting. Check ’em out below to see if your district could change.  Also last week, the council discussed — and heard dozens of public comments about — a potential resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and […]

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Posted inHow to Detroit

Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Dan Ignacio and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022October 11, 2023
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Posted inHow to Detroit

Why a primary election matters so much

by Meg Krausch, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022October 11, 2023
voter guide 3 start with the issues
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Vote with confidence: Start with the issues

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Damien Benson, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
what politicians do
Posted inSystems Repair

‘Hire’ the best candidate: Understand local politicians’ jobs

by Byron Keys, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 17, 2023
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Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
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Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

What to know before you go to the polls in Detroit

by Malak Silmi July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns

by David Palmer, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
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Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Stay engaged: What comes after the election

White woman with blond hair wearing white blazer and black shirt. by Paul Warner, Detroit Documenter and Kayleigh Lickliter, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
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Posted inDocumenters, Guides, How to Detroit, Local Government, Systems Repair

Election glossary: Understand common terms

by Gina McPherson, Detroit Documenter July 8, 2022March 14, 2023
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