Mary Waters
Coverage of Mary Waters in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit council opposes unchecked water use by AI data centers
Detroit City Council opposes unregulated water use by AI data centers, citing environmental and infrastructure risks. The council approved a resolution requiring safeguards for water consumption and environmental impact, as the city drafts regulations for data center development.
- Detroit settles suit against realty group owing $460K in blight tickets
Detroit City Council approved a settlement with real estate firm Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., requiring owner Gaston Munoz to rehabilitate 299 properties in exchange for halving $460K in blight fines. Critics argued the deal incentivizes poor behavior, while city officials defended it as a step toward compliance.
- Detroit City Council approves early curfew for 2026 Ford Fireworks
Detroit City Council approved an extended curfew for minors during the 2026 Ford Fireworks event, effective June 22-23. The measure, opposed by two council members, aims to protect residents and covers a designated area in Detroit. Past data shows juvenile curfew violations and incidents of gun violence in the viewing area.
- Detroit City Council approves earlier curfew for minors for Detroit fireworks show
Detroit City Council approved an ordinance extending the curfew for minors under 18 to 8 p.m. in select downtown areas during the annual fireworks show on June 22. The 6-2 vote follows recent violent incidents at teen gatherings, including shootings in past years, and aims to address safety concerns amid 'teen takeovers' in the city.