Yes, he was.
I didn't say he ran for the paycheck. However, a paycheck and some pretty nice benefits come with the job.
All I am saying is that he did little to change anything in Detroit. That could be for a number of reasons...but one of the main things off the top of my head that I can say he DIDN'T do that nobody can blame on the citizens of Detroit was allowing EMS and the PD to languish in constant stress because they could not properly serve the city.
Its just ridiculous the stuff that has been going on.
So yes, a fat paycheck is a really good perk to have when you are either powerless or not interested in really doing anything for the city.
You should also notice that Bing isn't the only person at the top of the food chain in Detroit that is jumping ship....city council members too.
And all Detroiters know how shitty and corrupt city council is.
Its a mess.
Here is an example of the type of stuff Bing has allowed to go on under his administration. Remember what I said about emergency services not having access to working equipment. They are unable to perform and are being told to lie about things instead.
Also note that the directives to lie came from the Fire Commissioner ...a person who hasn't been doing his job very well at all. Yet, he's still there. Still collecting that money.
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/2...-over-detroit-ems-handling-of-police-shooting