News Releases and Statements

Council Member Jo Ann Watson celebrates the People's Victory in overturning the Emergency Manager
Legislation.  This battle is won, but The War on Human Rights is not over.
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Council Member Jo Ann Watson Analysis of the Emergency Manager Legislation and its
impact on Detroit (Click here to read)

Council Member JoAnn Watson and the Detroit City Council approves legislation calling for enforcement of HUD Section 3 Policies (Click here to read article)

Council Member JoAnn Watson says Wake-Up Detroit(Click here to read article)

What are this city's lawmakers doing? Click here to read article)

Council Member JoAnn Watson Announces that Dexter-Elmhurst Center will Re-Open Thanks to the Intervention & Advocacy of the Community and the Detroit City Council
(Released June 12, 2007)  

Council Member JoAnn Watson says “NO” to water rate hike & “NO” to water department take-over
(Released February 22, 2007)  

City Council Member Watson  supports lawsuit against Michigan Anti-Affirmative Action Ballot Initiative
(Released June 29, 2006)

City Council Member Watson is proud to be Sponsor of Ban on Hand-Held Cell Phones while driving: "It's a Life-Saving Measure!"
(Released May 17, 2006)

"Water is a Human Right, Not a Privilege" say City Council Members who demand a Water-Affordability Plan to protect 45,000 households with shut-off notices.
(Released March 10, 2006)

Detroit City Council Member JoAnn Watson will travel to four broad areas of the City throughout July to meet with citizens on the budget: "We're committed to insuring quality services to our constituents even as we say no to deficit spending!"
(Released 07/1/05)

Detroit City Council Member JoAnn Watson, introduced a New City Law Banning Smoking in Public Places
(Released 06/27/05)