The Times sees the potential for a new focus on ethics in Detroit. The sense of optimism in some corners is based in part on the new members’ relationship with Mayor Dave Bing, a no-nonsense businessman and former basketball star who won a full term as mayor last month. The five Council winners — among […]
Category: Michigan
Public trust and ethics guidelines
The Detroit News reports on statewide ethics reform efforts in Michigan. After scandals surrounding disgraced former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick — and allegations involving other elected officials in cities such as Southfield and Ecorse — a growing number of Metro Detroit communities are planning similar overhauls in hopes of restoring public trust.
Cox Pushes for Disclosure and Discloses
Michigan Attorney General (and candidate for Governor) Mike Cox is pushing for ethics and financial disclosure and disclosed his own finances recently, according to this report.