Detroit Mayor Dave Bing speaks to media about the upcoming Emergency Manager decision by Gov. Snyder at the Detroit Policy Conference, Feb. 28.
DETROIT, MI — Gov. Rick Snyder called Mayor Dave Bing this morning to notify him of his decision on addressing the city’s financial emergency.
Bing wouldn’t directly reveal what the governor told him, but said the decision is what most have expected. He spoke in terms indicating that an emergency manager is indeed coming to Detroit.
He said the governor will make an announcement on the matter Friday, but that he doesn’t expect him to immediately reveal who the appointee would be.
Bing, appearing somewhat somber as he spoke to reporters after a speech at the Detroit Policy Conference, has opposed an emergency manger for the city, but said he intends to work with the state.
“I’ve never fought help,” he said. “I’m more interested in, instead of fighting Lansing, trying to work with Lansing.”
Bing can challenge the governor’s decision, but said he hasn’t decided whether or not he will.
He said he is waiting in part to hear from City Council, which is considering suing the state over the matter.
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