Family and friends | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has appointed or promoted at least 29 of his or former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty's relatives and friends since Kilpatrick took office in 2002. Unlike the vast majority of city positions, these appointees do not have to go through a competitive examination process to get hired. They serve at the will of the mayor.
Note: Including Christine Beatty, there are 30 people listed with close ties to the mayor.