Detroit elects seven of its nine City Council members from districts. Twenty-two individuals are seeking those seven seats in the Aug. 5 primary. In Districts 1 and 4, incumbents James Tate and ...

Is it time for local sales taxes in Detroit? City council is exploring the idea. It recently commissioned a study to determine the viability of a myriad of tax options, including an amusement tax.

All nine council seats must be filled this year. Two of the seats are at-large, elected by a city-wide vote. The remaining members represent the city's seven districts.