Gov. Rick Snyder Releases Video On Detroit's Financial Situation

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder released a video late Thursday in which he discusses Detroit's financial situation. The video appears to aim to set the record straight on the possibility that Snyder might appoint an emergency manager for the city.

"My goal is to ever avoid having to appoint an emergency manager. That's a failure point," Snyder says in the video.

He discusses the city's short-term cash shortfall, as well as longterm structural problems, citing education, public safety and public transit as areas to address. "This is not a time to be divisive, this is a time to be inclusive," Snyder says in the video.

Snyder has received much criticism for his role in moving forward with the emergency manager process for Detroit. On Wednesday, State Treasurer Andy Dillon recommended a full state review of the beleaguered city's finances, after completing a 15-day preliminary review.

Earlier on Thursday, U.S. Rep. John Conyers and Jesse Jackson held a press conference with local leaders, urging opposition to an emergency manager for Detroit and to Michigan's emergency manager law.

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Is Snyder sincere about wanting to avoid an emergency manager for Detroit?

No way. He's had his sights set on the city since he took office.

He seems dedicated to going through the legal process.

Who cares? The city's doomed to bankruptcy anyway.

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Comments

[goldengrizzly]

01:54 AM on 12/24/2011

I hate to say it, but the city is doomed regardless, financial manager or not.

But, the people of Detroit did this to themselves. When you vote in Kwame Kilpatrick AGAIN after all of the scandals, lies, and deceit, this is what you get in return.

There were many chances for them to right the ship, but they never took the initiative to do it. I dislike Snyder very strongly, but there may be no other way.

[danlounyc]

11:27 AM on 12/23/2011

Another right wing extremist whio hides his racist and homophobic views by claiming too much government. Let his ricj buddies pay their fair share of their taxes so everyone could be treated in a fair manner. Let's recall this extremist.

[danlounyc]

11:25 AM on 12/23/2011

If Snyder's millionaire buddies would pay their fair share of taxes he would not have to attack blacks and gays with his cuts.

[tampajohn]

07:56 AM on 12/23/2011

It is more productive to extend the hand of cooperation than just point a finger of blame and turf syndrome. Michigan has hard work ahead and teamwork from all sides of the political arena is a must. The people of Michigan deserve no less.

[Oakland]

06:08 AM on 12/23/2011

I wouldn't show up to listen to this bigot and bully if he was giving away $100 bills. Recall gearing up again - http://michiganrising.org/ My only regret is that we can take McMillin out with him.

[allencollinsa]

04:47 AM on 12/23/2011

snyder is soon to be unemployeed