Links to Detroit city government issues

The city of Detroit continues to ignore deadlines to file state required audits for city funds and, as a result, state of Michigan withholds $11.3 million in revenue sharing funds.  The Detroit Free Press says Detroit has a history of failing to meet audit deadlines.  This comes during a period when the city faces a $300 million deficit.  http://freep.com/article/20090902/NEWS05/909020312/1319/State-withholds-another--11.3-million-from-Detroit

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Mayor says Detroit must change to survive: Video statement by Bing on city website; gives outline of what must be done; all will endure short-term pain; gives steps his administration will take. http://www.detroitmi.gov/Departments/MayorsOffice/MessagetoCityEmployeesfromMayorBing/tabid/2863/Default.aspx

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Mayor says massive budget cuts necessary, while unions talk strikes:  Detroit Free Press reports that Mayor Dave Bing will start ordering cuts while unions balk and talk about striking; provides some detals.  http://www.freep.com/article/20090901/NEWS01/909010377/1319/To-save-the-city--Bing-says-he-will-make-cuts  Sep. 1, 09

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Poll results for Detroit City Council election:  Detroit News reports poll results for the 18 candidates for the nine at-large city council positions; voters are also voting on a city charter commission and a proposal to elect seven members from wards and two at-large  http://detnews.com/article/20090831/METRO/908310401/Poll-points-to-trouble-for-city-council-incumbents  Monday, Aug. 31, 09

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Mayor says city needs to cut 1,000 employees:  Detroit Free Press states that Mayor Dave Bing will announce Detroit Department of Transportation cuts on Sep 10; threat of city employee strike is mentioned.  http://freep.com/article/20090831/NEWS01/90831030/1319/Bing--Cuts-coming-to-bus-workers--routes-in-Detroit  Monday, Aug. 31, 09.

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