Pontiac City Administrator Named Hamtramck Emergency Manager - Theoaklandpress.com

Administrator From City With EM Appointed EM For Hamtramck
HAMTRAMCK, MI - JANUARY 09: A fence surrounds the American Axle facility January 9, 2011 in Hamtramck, Michigan. The company has moved the majority of its operation from Hamtramck to Mexico. The city of Hamtramck has been considering filing for bankruptcy protection while it struggles to meet its financial obligations. If approved the bankruptcy filing would be the first for a city in the state of Michigan. The majority of the city's budget goes toward the police and fire departments. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
HAMTRAMCK, MI - JANUARY 09: A fence surrounds the American Axle facility January 9, 2011 in Hamtramck, Michigan. The company has moved the majority of its operation from Hamtramck to Mexico. The city of Hamtramck has been considering filing for bankruptcy protection while it struggles to meet its financial obligations. If approved the bankruptcy filing would be the first for a city in the state of Michigan. The majority of the city's budget goes toward the police and fire departments. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Gov. Rick Snyder has named Cathy Square, Pontiac's city administrator and director of human resources director and public works, as Hamtramck emergency manager.

The appointment begins July 1, and marks the second time the city's finances have been put under state control. Pontiac Emergency Manager Lou Schimmel served in the same role in Hamtramck a decade ago.

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