[Opinion] Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highlights city's resurgence in his last State of the City address

Our Opinion: State of the City: What the mayor could and should have also said, but didn't.

The state of the city is, as Nancy Vaughan said, "solid." But here's some of what the mayor could and should have also said, but didn't.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highlights city's resurgence in his last State of the City address

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted 12 years of transformation—from economic collapse to rising investment, safer streets, and major developments.

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Welcome back. I’m still Malachi Barrett.Detroit’s $3 billion budget isn’t boring.I always look forward to March because it’s a valuable chance to get much more acquainted with how city government works.The City Council has 46 budget hearings where department heads outline their goals for the next year, explain how taxpayer funds are being spent and suggest tweaks to a budget recommended by Mayor Mike Duggan and pending council approval.Sure, wat…

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan chose the new Hudson Tower in downtown Detroit as the location for his final annual State of the City address. He highlighted the city's comprehensive renaissance during his 12 years in office, including attracting major corporate investment, rising home values, improved city services, and a decline in crime rates after decades of economic and security decline. Duggan, who has decided not to run for mayor, is looking fo…