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We are opposed to the governor beginning this process
I dont know how long it will take. It will be soon, because we dont have much time. Time is not our ally
We dont have a choice and I think that by the mere fact that they are here (Labor unions) means that they understand that weve got to come together
Thank God, on today, we come together as a united group to get it done
This is our city. We are Detroit
There are problems that we have, but once we agree on a plan, we have to execute the plan so we dont trip on any triggers
I dont know what a consent decree gets us. Ive been talking to labor. The consent decree will not open up labor contracts.
They (the state) have had a plan from us for some time. Ive had no feedback. I want the state to come back and tell us what they like or dont like or what their plan is
I'm here to say, with this group behind me, that we don't need a financial manger ... We can manage the city and we intend to do that on a collective basis.
We are here as Detroit to send a clear message ... We are opposed to an emergency manager.
Detroit needs to be run by Detroiters
I don't know the truth ... My position is let this thing play and see where the truth is.
We've got a lot of frustrated people here
The reality is the consent agreement still doesn't get you where you need to be because you can't break contracts with a consent agreement
There are a lot of people who are saying to go to the route of consent agreement
I do care, that's why the decision I'm confronted with in layoffs and the negative impact it's going to have on individuals and families is not an easy decision ... I don't want to make life-changing decisions based on emotions.
Nobody has come to me and said that doesn't make sense ... I'm not going to be pushed into a position based on what's popular.
You wait until it plays out
but he wasn’t one of those guys who had to run and scream and create havoc ... He did it in a very quiet and dignified way ... He was a torch-bearer for all that’s good about college sports.
I’ve known Bernie since 1963 and we’ve been friends, close friends, and I’ve never seen that kind of character flaw.
David Bing (born November 24, 1943, in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA, primarily for the Detroit Pistons from 1966 to 1975. An All-Star, he went on to spend two years with the Washington Bullets and one with the Boston Celtics before retiring at the conclusion of the 1977–1978 season. Full Article
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing (C) heads to the Dodge display during the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012.
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View Photo »General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson, from left, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. , United States Commerce Secretary John Bryson talk with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
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View Photo »Detroit Mayor Dave Bing embraces musician Kid Rock, born Robert Ritchi, in the mayor's conference room in Detroit, Monday, May 16, 2011, where his foundation donated $50,000 to five charities in the Detroit area, fulfilling a promise to support his hometown.
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View Photo »Detroit Mayor Dave Bing (C) heads to the Dodge display during the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012.
View Photo »We are opposed to the governor beginning this process
I dont know how long it will take. It will be soon, because we dont have much time. Time is not our ally
We dont have a choice and I think that by the mere fact that they are here (Labor unions) means that they understand that weve got to come together
Thank God, on today, we come together as a united group to get it done
This is our city. We are Detroit
There are problems that we have, but once we agree on a plan, we have to execute the plan so we dont trip on any triggers
I dont know what a consent decree gets us. Ive been talking to labor. The consent decree will not open up labor contracts.
They (the state) have had a plan from us for some time. Ive had no feedback. I want the state to come back and tell us what they like or dont like or what their plan is
I'm here to say, with this group behind me, that we don't need a financial manger ... We can manage the city and we intend to do that on a collective basis.
We are here as Detroit to send a clear message ... We are opposed to an emergency manager.
Detroit needs to be run by Detroiters
I don't know the truth ... My position is let this thing play and see where the truth is.
We've got a lot of frustrated people here
The reality is the consent agreement still doesn't get you where you need to be because you can't break contracts with a consent agreement
There are a lot of people who are saying to go to the route of consent agreement
I do care, that's why the decision I'm confronted with in layoffs and the negative impact it's going to have on individuals and families is not an easy decision ... I don't want to make life-changing decisions based on emotions.
Nobody has come to me and said that doesn't make sense ... I'm not going to be pushed into a position based on what's popular.
You wait until it plays out
but he wasn’t one of those guys who had to run and scream and create havoc ... He did it in a very quiet and dignified way ... He was a torch-bearer for all that’s good about college sports.
I’ve known Bernie since 1963 and we’ve been friends, close friends, and I’ve never seen that kind of character flaw.
If this is true, you feel badly for the kids involved, but we just don’t know what the truth is yet
Fixing Detroit's fiscal and structural problems requires union concessions on pension, medical and work rule reform
I've always been a team player, and I've always been accessible ... I think I've always been professional and always been a gentleman. All that bullshit's off the table for me right now. It's time to go to war.
We are making progress on public safety. Overall, crime is down more than 10%
If the state sits back and does nothing, guess what — it's going to fall in their laps
