Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to give State of the City address Feb. 13

Bing trying to save as city faces budget deficit of more than $300 million

DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Dave Bing will give his State of the City address on Feb. 13.

The address will be at 7 p.m. at the Detroit School of Arts.

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--Detroit Mayor Dave Bing

Bing is trying to find as many savings as possible while dealing with a budget deficit of more than $300 million.

Bing announced last week that Detroit will close nearly half of its parks and reduce maintenance and other services at dozens of others.

A review team is expected this month to report the city's fiscal condition to Gov. Rick Snyder, who could appoint an emergency manager if a financial emergency is found.

Bing has already decreased spending, cut jobs and instituted unpaid furlough days.

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