New Haven Police Chief Michael Henry is hoping voters will approve a millage that will provide funding to his department. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -
In the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Clark Durant is taking on Pete Hoekstra. Randy Hekman and Gary Glenn are also in the running. All of them are vying for the chance to face off against incumbent and political powerhouse Senator Debbie Stabenow in the fall.
The 13th District could prove to be a challenge for the first time in many years for Congressman John Conyers. New demographics mean new challenges.
Voters are interested in what happens.
"They want change in their lives. They want change in government. They're seeing things that they're not too pleased with, so you have to get out and vote to make those changes happen," said voter Anita Hawkins.
Then there are the millage votes that you'll find on the ballot. In fact, across metro Detroit there are a lot of them.
In New Haven, voting no would cut the police department in half bringing them down to six officers including the chief.
"I don't want to see any of my guys lose their job. In many cases, once police officers are laid off, it's very difficult to find another job," said Chief Michael Henry.
Cities and townships across metro Detroit are dealing with the same scenario. To fund or not to fund, that's the question when it comes to public safety millages.
"I think it's important that the millage passes. I don't want services interrupted," Henry remarked.
Voters in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties will also be deciding on a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Gary Peters and Hansen Clarke are battling it out in the 14th District. Southfield MayorBrenda Lawrence and former state representative Mary Waters join former district court judge Bob Costello in that fight.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:05:51 GMT
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:14 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:14:39 GMT
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
New Haven Police Chief Michael Henry is hoping voters will approve a millage that will provide funding to his department. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
