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The City of Detroit is taking to court its fight against investors who purchase and rent old, dilapidated homes and fail to address peeling lead paint and other hazards that put the health and safety of their tenants at risk.

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY: An open place to talk: Warrior Chat program provides free peer counseling to students

The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne Law is now, fittingly, home to the first-ever polling location on the Wayne State University campus. Keith, a longtime federal judge who fought for civil and democratic rights — including voting rights — died last year.

CITY OF DETROIT: Detour: #4 - Woodward

Starting Thursday, February 6 at 6 p.m. until Tuesday, February 11 at 6 a.m., the #4-Woodward bus route detour is as follows:

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY: On-campus polling location celebrated, Election Day 2020 declared a university holiday

The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne Law is now, fittingly, home to the first-ever polling location on the Wayne State University campus. Keith, a longtime federal judge who fought for civil and democratic rights — including voting rights — died last year.

CITY OF DETROIT: DHD Official Statement About Coronavirus

The health and safety of residents is the number one priority of the Detroit Health Department (DHD).

CITY OF DETROIT: Eric Thomas Joins the City of Detroit as Chief Story Teller

Eric Thomas, a lifelong Detroiter and founder of SAGA marketing, has joined the city of Detroit as Chief Storyteller. He fills the position previously held by Aaron Foley, who created the role in 2017 and recently took a prestigious fellowship at Stanford University.

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER: Installation service for Rev. Dr. Steve Bland Jr. as President of the Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity Inc.

On January 26, 2020, Treasurer Sabree congratulated Rev. Dr. Steve Bland Jr. on becoming the 19th President of the Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity, Inc. at his installation service.

GARY PETERS US SENATE: Peters Statement on F-35 Mission Following Conversation with Air Force Secretary

Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke with U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett on bringing the F-35 mission to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER: Taxpayer's Assistance Day - River Rouge

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office is hosting a Taxpayer's Assistance Day in partnership with River Rouge Mayor Michael D. Bowdler and the River Rouge City Council.

GARY PETERS US SENATE: VIDEO: Peters Statement Honoring Black History Month

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement recognizing Black History Month:

CITY OF DETROIT: Detour #7 - Seven Mile

Effective Monday, January 27- Friday, January 31, the #7 - Seven Mile bus route detour is as follows:

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER: Show Cause Hearings

Throughout January, the Wayne County Treasurer's Office (WCTO) hosted Show Cause Hearings to assist homeowners at risk of property tax foreclosure. The hearings offered residents an opportunity to get into an affordable payment plan to prevent foreclosure.

CITY OF DETROIT: DDOT's 2019 December Public Notification

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) 2019 December Public Notifications that includes information about weekly service performance, ridership, the Local Advisory Council (LAC) and fares, is available.

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER: Victor Marsh attends Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at DMC-Sinai Grace Hospital

Victor Marsh representing the Wayne County Treasurer's Office attended the the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at DMC-Sinai Grace Hospital.

CITY OF DETROIT: 2020 Residential Assessments Show 20% Surge in Home Values Across Most City Neighborhoods

Residential property values in Detroit are projected to surge by an average of 20% in 2020 tax assessments, the largest one-year rise in the city since 1997, Mayor Mike Duggan said today.

CITY OF DETROIT: Mayor names LaJuan Counts to lead demolition program as it transitions back to full city oversight

Mayor Mike Duggan announced today he has appointed LaJuan Counts to lead the city’s new demolition department as the demolition program prepares to fully transition back to city control.

WAYNE COUNTRY TREASURER: 2020 Taxpayer's Assistance Saturdays

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will host several Taxpayer's Assistance Saturdays. Come out to get one-on-one guidance to avoid foreclosure, get into a payment plan, make a property tax payment and get assistance from community partners.

CITY OF DETROIT: Detroit Residents Can Appeal Their Property Tax Assessment at the Assessors Review that will be held February 1, 2020 through February 22, 2020

Residents will have the opportunity to appeal their property tax assessment before the Office of the Chief Financial Officer -Office of the Assessor at the upcoming Assessors Review that will be held February 1, 2020 through February 22, 2020 in Suite 804 in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, located at 2 Woodward Avenue.

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our office will be closed on January 20, 2020.

CITY OF DETROIT: City Contractors to begin Plowing Residential Streets Tonight