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By Anslem Samuel | Published December 18, 2010 | Full size is 500 × 320 pixels

JANUARY 2006: Kilpatrick was stripped of his special administrator role, which put him in charge of the Detroit Water Department due to severe pollution issues. This came after serious questions about water department contracts came to light in late 2005. According to the Detroit News, Kilpatrick used his special administrator authority to bypass the water board and City Council on three controversial contracts.

JANUARY 2006: Kilpatrick was stripped of his special administrator role, which put him in charge…