Portside

' In a different world, Mr. Orr* might instead consider more aggressively challenging the city’s creditors, or lobbying for the sort of federal cash infusion received by the faltering banks and auto companies. Unfortunately, such scenarios aren’t likely to come up during today’s Mackinac panel on Detroit’s turnaround — moderated by the vice chairman of a bank.'

Mark Binelli, a contributing editor
at Rolling Stone and author of
“Detroit City Is the Place to Be”

* bankruptcy lawyer Kevyn D. Orr who rules Detroit with powers
that include the ability to privatize city services, sell off municipal assets
and alter union contracts.