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Mayor
Kwame M. Kilpatrick


Items during this administration:
Thirty Year Casino Agreement
Brokered a new agreement with the three casino owners. The Detroit City Council has stated that they are not happy with the details and want it amended. Furthermore the casino bid process has been ruled unconstitutional and the outcome of that decision could have further impact on the permanent casinos.

Kids Cop Clean
Campaign Promise to find activities for after school and help reduce crime by school age students.

Fundraising
Has indicated that he would like to raise money from private sources to pay for some of his campaign promises and some needed improvements in city services.

Budget
Inherited a deficit from former Mayor Dennis Archer and must find a way to balance the budget.




Staff:
  • Sean K. Werdlow , Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director
  • Matthew A. Grady , Deputy Finance Director



  • Office Specifics:

    Qualifications for Office: Citizen of the United States
    Resident of Detroit
    18 Years of Age (at least)
    Method of Filing: Nominating Petition
    Petition Requirements: Not more than 1% nor less than 1/4% of votes cast in the preceding City General Election for that Office.
    Term of Office: 4 Years
    If a Vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor, the City Council President shall succeed to the office until a new mayor is elected.
    March 2010
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