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Article: Detroit City Council has 2 tough options for ousting mayor
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- May 7, 2008
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The City Council discussed its three options for dealing with scandal-plagued Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in closed session Tuesday _ two could lead to his ouster but seem unlikely, and one would amount to a slap on the wrist.
The council on Monday received a special report by its outside attorney summarizing facts in the text-messaging sex scandal that led to perjury and other charges against Kilpatrick and a former aide.
The report suggests that the council consider removing Kilpatrick from office, asking Gov. Jennifer Granholm to do it or publicly censuring the mayor.
The latter two options "are probably being looked at more strongly on the part of council," ...