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Monday, June 03, 2013  Days after the Saginaw City Council approved a budget that makes the layoffs of dozens of police and firefighters official, members passed what Mayor Greg Branch calls “simply a resolution of support” to direct any cost-savings from union concessions to preserve jobs.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Saginaw City Council adopted the city manager's 2014 budget Wednesday night, making deep cuts to the police and fire departments a reality.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The police department handed out awards Tuesday just as they prepare to layoff several officers. Not everyone who attended the ceremony was welcomed.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley presented his budget for the 2014 fiscal year to the mayor and council Monday.  It calls for a 55-officer police department and a 35-person fire department.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Saginaw city council members are getting their first look at the line-by-line city budget. It’s a budget that continues to change as the public safety unions look for ways to save jobs.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The sheriff is concerned about having enough man power to do the job.

Friday, February 15, 2013  No deal. Saginaw County sheriff William Federspiel says he’s rejecting the proposed merger between the sheriff’s office and the city of Saginaw’s police department.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Talks about how to fund public safety in the city of Saginaw continue, after dozens of police officers and firefighters got pink slips last week.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Saginaw County leaders decided once again to hold off on moving forward with a police contract proposal from the city of Saginaw until more questions are answered.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Saginaw's mayor and city manager held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the controversy surrouding the death of Milton Hall.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The potential to have the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department take over police operations for the city of Saginaw is drawing protests from citizens.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  A new $5.2 million senior apartment complex is scheduled to open in October on Harrison Street in Saginaw.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  The City of Saginaw is on a fiscal diet for the next six months. Officials project a $2.8 million shortfall for this fiscal year, and they need to get creative to offset costs.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Let's compare the salaries of the highest paid public officials in MidMichigan's four largest cities.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Saginaw city officials are asking residents to help renovate the historic city hall building, with a project that will cost about seven-million dollars.