Detroit City Council members this week sat down with 10 finalists competing for one of Detroit’s most influential yet often under-the-radar posts: the city ombudsman. They are expected to vote on the appointment as early as next week.

The ombudsman is the person Detroiters call when city services fail, when complaints get lost in bureaucracy, or when residents feel their voices don’t reach the top. The office serves as a watchdog and mediator, bridging citizens and government, with authority to investigate complaints across city departments. The role comes with a decade-long term and a salary of $195,000, reflecting the weight of the responsibility. The current ombudsman, Bruce Simpson, reaches the end of his appointment on October 5.

City Council narrowed the pool of applicants and brou

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