Emergency Manager

Detroit Schools Manager To Stay On For Awhile

Gov. Rick Snyder says the state-appointed emergency manager for Detroit’s public schools has decided to postpone his plans to step down by up to six months.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, right, and Gov. Rick Snyder talk to Vickie Thomas (credit: WWJ)

Emergency Manager Files Report On Detroit Finances

Emergency manager Kevyn Orr has formally filed his first report on Detroit’s finances with the state Treasurer’s office.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/13

Detroit's Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. (Credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ Newsradio 950)

Detroit EM Releases Financial Plan; Detroit $100M Over Budget Each Year

Detroit is broke.That’s the gist of a new report from the city’s emergency manager, Kevyn Orr.

2013/05/13

Inkster Mayor Opposes Detroit EM

As Detroit’s emergency manager prepares a report on the city’s bleak finances, another local mayor is speaking out against the concept of emergency managers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/09

Kevyn Orr: Detroit Is In Worse Shape Than I Thought

Detroit’s emergency manager says the city is bleeding much more red ink than originally thought.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/08

State Removes Ecorse From Financial Emergency List

State officials have removed Ecorse from a list of Michigan cities operating under financial emergencies.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/30

Detroit EFM Kevyn Orr, left, talks to reports on his first day at work in Detroit. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Detroit EM Orr Has 2 Weeks Left To Prepare Plan

May 9 is the deadline for Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to submit his turnaround plan to the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/25

Art Blackwell is sentenced. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Ex-Highland Park Manager Sentenced In Money Case

The former emergency manager for Highland Park has avoided jail time but is ordered to pay restitution in connection with unauthorized payments he received.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/17