July 23, 2023

Architect of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city | News, Sports, Jobs


Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Detroit on Dec. 12, 2013. The architect of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing admits it was a miserable process. But 10 years on, Detroit’s former emergency manager, Orr, maintains the restructuring of the Motor City is among his most important accomplishments. On July 18, 2013, Detroit became the largest city in the U.S. to file for bankruptcy. (AP photo)