Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Protest at Aiyana’s home shortly after Detroit cop Joseph Weekley shot her to death May 16, 2010.   Judge delays Weekley trial until April, 2013; wants Aiyana’s dad’s case “disposed of” first  Gruesome re-enactment of police raid indefinitely postponed  By Diane … Continue reading →

 EMA, MILLER-CANFIELD CONTRACTS GO DOWN, but Bing, top council officers still plot to get them passed Other issues: Hantz and Henry Ford hospital land developments, D-DOT contracts, department closures Pugh violates OMA, denying residents access to meeting for hours Wall … Continue reading →

  State students begin campaign to double minority enrollment now Plaintiffs say they welcome state AG’s appeal to U.S. Supreme Court Case connected to others from Texas, California By Diane Bukowski  November 18, 2012  DETROIT – In a historic ruling … Continue reading →

Sandra Hines speaks at rally in Lansing Feb. 23, 2011 which drew thousands of Detroiters out to protest state takeover moves that led to Public Act 4.   Ask people to storm Council meetings Tues. Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m. & … Continue reading →

By Diane Bukowski  Nov. 19, 2012 DETROIT — Council President Pro-Tem Gary Brown has been the chief Council member pressing for passage of the EMA contract, through the Public Health and Safety Committee which he chairs. During that committee’s  hearing … Continue reading →

There will be a VOD story coming shortly on Council EMA hearing Nov. 13.

Highland Park school board member Robert Davis COA rejects lawsuit v. DPS EFM Roy Roberts, PA 72 standing State high court chief justice earlier noted law negating return of repealed acts By Diane Bukowski November 17, 2012 DETROIT – Highland … Continue reading →

 Residents challenge control by banks, state Detroit not broke according to FAB docs; duty to bargain reinstated Mayor Dave Bing colludes with State Treasurer Dillon to withhold bond funds November 14, 2012  By Diane Bukowski DETROIT– Despite the definitive defeat … Continue reading →

  School Board member Tawanna Simpson (r) helps post eviction notices at DPS EM Roy Roberts’ offices Nov. 12, 2012. Rally at DPS HQ held Nov. 12 Lawsuit filed by Robert Davis Protesters go to Lansing to stop EAA law … Continue reading →

 Detroit youth played major role; 82 percent of city voted NO on Prop 1 Snyder, Bing, et. al. connive to keep bank-imposed austerity measures  By Diane Bukowski  November 10, 2012 U.S. President Barack Obama carried Oakland and Macomb counites in Michigan, … Continue reading →