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Why the hell would I sign it?

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, referring to the state's proposed consent agreement, which would put a state-appointed panel of financial advisers in charge of the city's finances. "I was not voted as mayor of this city to have to report to the governor," he said.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, referring to the state's proposed consent agreement, which would put a state-appointed panel of financial advisers in charge of the city's finances. "I was not voted as mayor of this city to have to report to the governor," he said.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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