This is a lengthy but worthwhile article. Here is a snippet at the end - where there is a glimmer of hope.
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The Local Government Administrator "must consent to" the EMF Agreement, before it can proceed.
THERE MUST BE A "CONSENT AGREEMENT" -- with the Local Administrative Officer, in order for the Emergency Financial Manager to get their dismantling show on the road.
SO, Michigan Citizens, I would strongly suggest you Find out who your "local government's chief administrative officer" is -- and then proceed to give that "local elected official" a good piece of your mind, BEFORE they decide to "sign on the EFM dotted line" ...
AFTERWARDS, it will be too late;
It will be all over, but for the shouting. and heartache. and regret. and the local worker pain.
Consenting to this Conservative CEO Power Grab, is the very LAST THING we should be doing.
Here's the entire piece:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/04/30/971713/-Michigan-has-a-History-of-Home-Ruledespite-the-Unconstitutional-takeovers-using-Dillons-Rule