Tuesday, January 8 2013 6:10 PM EST2013-01-08 23:10:10 GMT
Tuesday, Mayor Dave Bing got Detroit City Council to oust Krystal Crittendon as corporation counsel. "I've been hearing rumors for awhile," Crittendon told Fox 2 by phone.
Tuesday, Mayor Dave Bing got Detroit City Council to oust Krystal Crittendon as corporation counsel. "I heard some really specific rumors this past weekend, so I thought that it might happen," Crittendon told Fox 2 by phone.
By FOX 2 News Staff
LANSING, Mich. (WJBK) -- Governor Rick Snyder and state Treasurer Andy Dillon are laying the groundwork for a potential emergency manager for the city of Detroit.
FOX 2 political analyst Tim Skubick says Dillon has floated three names as potential candidates to take over the cash-strapped city: Charles Beckham, Charlie Williams (not pictured) and Freman Hendrix.
All three have strong roots in the city. Hendrix is a former deputy mayor who ran against Kwame Kilpatrick in 2005. Williams is a veteran of the Robert Ficano and Coleman Young administrations. Beckham left the Bing administration in 2010 where he worked as chief administration officer.
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Skubick says the names are being floated around to community leaders in the city, including Rev. Wendell Anthony, to get the pulse of the people.
Skubick says Snyder has not made a final decision on whether or not to appoint an emergency manager, but he wants to be prepared. We could learn more after his financial review team submits its report to him on Friday.
If the current review determines the city is in a financial emergency, Snyder could appoint a manager to take over the restructuring job Mayor Dave Bing is trying to complete.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:13:17 GMT
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
The undone stuff Gov. Snyder and Lt. Gov. Calley are still struggling to adopt is piling up like the garbage in your neighbor's backyard and it's beginning to stink.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-07 12:21:59 GMT
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has been the subject of this cross-examination for months as his Democratic Party continues its elongated and so far unsuccessful search for a candidate for governor.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:02:40 GMT
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
The Snyder administration is concerned that Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's support for Emergency Manager Kevin Orr "may go south" as Bing gears up for a possible re-election campaign.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:23:58 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:19:38 GMT
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:43 GMT
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:56 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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