Detroit being taken over by the state of MI

[jedi]

History suggests Detroit bid to avoid state takeover is futile - Yahoo! News

Looks like it's a done deal. The city will have a state appointed manager who will oversee the financies for the city to get it back into shape and/or make it file for bankrupty. If it files for B it will be the largest in history.

Hum... Wonder if this is a prelude to what will occurr in CA and IL?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

It has to. Michigan had no other choice.

California and Illinois will have to come up with other remedies: selling parts of themselves to private corporations, but I think we all know the more likely option is a check from Obama.

 

[jedi]

It has to. Michigan had no other choice.

California and Illinois will have to come up with other remedies: selling parts of themselves to private corporations, but I think we all know the more likely option is a check from Obama.

Well in Detroit's case I think it's part of the way the MI state laws are written correct?

But in terms of CA and IL those are state level issues so what does occur when a state just can't "pay". There is no state/fed law to deal with that right?

I don't think it's fair for the fed to deal with a state level issue in this case.

 

[drillsgt]

As if the State leadership is any better.

 

[SOCOM242]

As if the State leadership is any better.

They are actually (Granholm is gone).

 

[jedi]

As if the State leadership is any better.

From reading the article it won't be state leadership. The sgate just appoints someone (controller) and that person then makes all the decisions. Sort of a dictator for a time being for all $$$ issues.

 

[drillsgt]

They are actually (Granholm is gone).

Not that i've seen yet, they caved on the recent gun issues we'll see if they are a little better with fiscal issues. The real test will be how they handle the exit of Carl Levin, more of the same or a fresh start?

 

[Sticks]

The city of Detroit has been mismanaged for at least 60 years. I was raised there in the 60's and 70's (I left and never went back to live). IMO Detroit has always had a lot of potential, but the government officials have not always put the best interests of the citizens first. The city area is huge (142 square miles), and there are miles and miles of empty buildings that need to be cleared out. Several people are interested in urban farming on the un used land, which could make Detroit one of the most innovative cities 50 years down the road - if it ever gets started. With the state governments short on money I doubt they will get it done though. I am thankful that Indy has made some better decisions.

 

[Scutter01]

The city of Detroit has been mismanaged for at least 60 years. I was raised there in the 60's and 70's (I left and never went back to live).

Coleman Young was as corrupt as they come, and he was the mayor for 20 years. Archer wasn't too bad, but he was succeeded by Kilpatrick, who went to prison for felony obstruction of justice while serving as mayor.

 

[Scutter01]

Coleman Young was as corrupt as they come, and he was the mayor for 20 years. Archer wasn't too bad, but he was succeeded by Kilpatrick, who went to prison for felony obstruction of justice while serving as mayor.

Funny, the Kilpatrick story was just updated this morning. Coincidence!

A jury concluded this morning (3/11/13) that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick ran a criminal enterprise — complete with extortion, bribes and kickbacks — while he was the mayor of the state’s largest city.

Kilpatrick jury says it had a 'passion ... to see that the right thing was done' | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Kilpatrick faces at least ten years, probably more like 20.

Experts: Kwame Kilpatrick, Bobby Ferguson likely to get at least 10 years | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

 

[Sainte]

I already thought it was taken over by the continent of Africa.......

 

[rambone]

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[jedi]

The city area is huge (142 square miles), and there are miles and miles of empty buildings that need to be cleared out. .

Compared to other cities (land wise) do you know where Detroit ranks?
I would imagaine LA is "bigger land wise" while NYC would be smaller.

 

[cosermann]

Liberals, unions, and corruption put Detroit on a long decline starting in the 1950s that accelerated in the 1980s.

And now, they are where they are today.

 

[Expat]

The state of MI has been running Benton Harbor for a few years now, I believe. The city council constantly whines and cries about having their spending kept in check by the manager. It is really pretty humorous.

 

[INMIline]

I already thought it was taken over by the continent of Africa.......

 

[JettaKnight]

I already thought it was taken over by the continent of Africa.......

Care to explain?

Between this and your anti-homosexual tirades... how is your rank 'plinker' and not 'shooter'?

 

[jedi]

Care to explain?

Between this and your anti-homosexual tirades... how is your rank 'plinker' and not 'shooter'?

 

[ghunter]

I see a massive back door bailout coming from DC. It won't be a lump sum, and won't be called a "bail out". It will be in smaller chunks over time with names like, "Revitalization Grant", "Investment in Urban Renewal", etc.