Kilpatrick's name replaced on zoo water tower
Save Email Print
Bookmark and Share
Updated: 5:02 PM Sep 17, 2008
Kilpatrick's name replaced on zoo water tower
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's name no longer is in its prominent place at the Detroit Zoo.
Posted: 8:15 AM Sep 17, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
Font Size:

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's name no longer is in its prominent place at the Detroit Zoo.

A crew on Tuesday replaced his name on the water tower at the zoo in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak with the words "A Zoo Worth Keeping... Thanks!"

That's a reference to a special property tax approved by Detroit-area voters in August for the zoo.

The Democratic mayor's name is on signs throughout Detroit, but its placement on the water tower was one of the most visible in the city.

An anonymous donor paid for the change, which cost more than $20,000.

Kilpatrick agreed to leave office as part of a plea deal in two criminal cases.

Kilpatrick pleaded guilty this month to obstruction of justice, and prosecutors agreed to allow him to stay at City Hall through Thursday.

The City Council president, Ken Cockrel Jr., will become mayor.
More Stories

WNDU News Poll
There are currently no active polls at this time.
Click here to view other polls on our site and past poll results.
Most Popular Headlines