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Detroit mayor announces water bill collection plan

By Jeff Karoub
Published August 7, 2014 9:08pm ET
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Detroit mayor announces water bill collection plan
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan speaks to the media during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 in Detroit. Duggan announced the city will offer affordable payment plans to many delinquent customers. Detroit shut off water service to around 17,000 to 18,000 residential customers, about 10 percent of the roughly 170,000 total. About 60 percent to 70 percent have been restored, and officials said restorations continue. Shutoffs have been halted until Aug. 25. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Todd McInturf) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT | Todd McInturf

DETROIT (AP) — Facing international criticism for mass water shutoffs aimed at resolving millions of dollars’ worth of unpaid bills, Detroit’s mayor announced Thursday the bankrupt city will offer affordable, consistent payment plans and financial assistance to many delinquent customers.

Mayor Mike Duggan made the announcement Thursday at City Hall. His office and Detroit water officials spent days redesigning how collections will be handled.

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