Friday, May 24 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:07:12 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Thursday, March 28 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-03-28 15:56:34 GMT
Michigan's tougher emergency manager law takes effect Thursday. However, its opponents are seeking to block it in federal court, saying the measure is unconstitutional.
Michigan's tougher emergency manager law takes effect Thursday. However, its opponents are seeking to block it in federal court, saying the measure is unconstitutional.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-03-27 03:22:01 GMT
On the day Kevyn Orr takes over the management of the city, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff goes back 40 years for a unique look back at the time Detroit elected its first African-American mayor.
On the day Kevyn Orr takes over the management of the city, effectively removing Mayor Dave Bing and the Detroit City Council from power, Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff goes back 40 years for a unique look back at the time Detroit elected its first African-American mayor.
Monday, March 25 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-03-26 03:14:42 GMT
As Detroit's new EFM takes the reigns, young adults with a vested interest in the city are concerned about the future. However, the governor wants them to know they can be part of the change and the solution.
As Detroit's new emergency financial manager takes the reigns, young adults with a vested interest in the city are concerned about the future. However, the governor wants them to know they can be part of the change and the solution.
Monday, March 25 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-03-26 01:18:49 GMT
Kevyn Orr, Detroit's new financial emergency manager, met with several city leaders during his first day on the job, but not everyone is thrilled with his arrival.
Kevyn Orr, Detroit's new financial emergency manager, met with several city leaders during his first day on the job, but not everyone is thrilled with his arrival.
Monday, March 25 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-03-25 23:23:58 GMT
Detroit's EMS and police departments are getting a much needed shot in the arm from the corporate world. There will be new ambulances in the next four to five months and 100 new patrol cars within 60 to 90 days.
Detroit's EMS and police departments are getting a much needed shot in the arm from the corporate world. There will be new ambulances in the next four to five months and 100 new patrol cars within 60 to 90 days.
Monday, March 25 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-03-25 16:56:46 GMT
Fox 2's Maurielle Lue reports protestors are still gathering, waving flags and signs against Detroit's new E.F.M. (Emergency Financial Manager).
Fox 2's Maurielle Lue reports protestors are still gathering, waving flags and signs against Detroit's new E.F.M. (Emergency Financial Manager). Despite the snow and chilly temperatures, the protest was strong for more than half an hour.
Friday, March 22 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-22 15:33:37 GMT
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday called for a mass, non-violent demonstration in Michigan to protest the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday called for a mass, non-violent demonstration in Michigan to protest the appointment of an emergency manager over Detroit's finances.
Mike Brownfield, State of Michigan -
The following information comes from the state of Michigan web site: DETROITCANTWAIT.COM
The news that Governor Snyder has declared that a financial emergency
exists in Detroit has raised questions about emergency manager laws in
Michigan. The fact is, emergency manager laws have been around for
years, and the tool has been used by Democrat and Republican governors
alike to solve problems in cities and school districts across Michigan.
Fact 1: Emergency Financial Managers Aren't New
Michigan has had an emergency financial manager law on
the books since 1990. The original law, Public Act 101, was signed by
Democrat governor James Blanchard.
Fact 2: Democrat and Republican Governors Have Used Emergency Financial Managers
Under Democrat Governor James Blanchard, two emergency
managers were appointed, and under Democrat Governor Jennifer Granholm,
seven emergency managers were appointed. In fact, Governor Granholm
appointed the first emergency manager for Detroit Public Schools in
2009. See the full list below.
Fact 3: Detroit Isn't the Only City to Have An Emergency Financial Manager
Emergency Financial Managers have been appointed in Royal
Oak Township, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Flint, the Village of Three
Oaks, Detroit Public Schools, Pontiac, Ecorse, Benton Harbor, Highland
Park Schools, Muskegon Heights Schools and Allen Park.
Fact 4: Emergency Financial Managers Are Held Accountable
State Treasurer Andy Dillon, who previously served as the
Democrat Speaker of the House, leads the effort to ensure that
emergency financial managers are properly trained.
Emergency financial managers are then accountable to both the
governor and the Legislature, which in turn are both accountable to
voters.
Though an emergency financial manager can take actions to
void contracts to prevent a local government from going bankrupt, new
agreements with workers could still be reached through the collective
bargaining process.
Statute
Local Unit
EFM/EM
Appointment Date
Administration
Appointed By
Act 101
Royal Oak Township
Steve Smaka
George Smith
January 1990
July 2, 1990
Gov. Blanchard
Gov. Blanchard
ELB
ELB
Act 72
Hamtramck
Louis Schimmel
November 16, 200
Gov. Engler
ELB
Highland Park
Ramona Henderson Pearson
Art Blackwell
Robert Mason
June 19, 2001
March 17, 2005
April 17, 2009
Gov. Engler
ELB
Flint
Ed Kurtz
July 8, 2002
Gov. Engler
ELB
Village of Three Oaks
Pamela Amato
December 1, 2008
Gov. Granholm
ELB
Detroit Public Schools
Robert Bobb
Roy Roberts
March, 2009
May 4, 2011
Gov. Granholm
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Granholm
Gov. Snyder
Pontiac
Fred Leeb
Michael Stampfler
Louis Schimmel
March 19, 2009
July 1, 2010
September
Gov. Granholm
Gov. Granholm
Gov. Granholm
ELB
ELB
ELB
Ecorse
Joyce Parker
October 30, 2009
Gov. Granholm
ELB
Benton Harbor
Joseph Harris
April 1, 2010
Gov. Granholm
ELB
Act 4
Flint
Mike Brown
November 28, 2011
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
Highland Park Schools
Joyce Parker
Don Weatherspoon
May 9, 2012
October 29, 2012
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
Muskegon Heights Schools
Don Weatherspoon
April 23, 2012
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
Allen Park
Joyce Parker
October 26, 2012
Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder
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