What is at stake in Michigan: Governor Snyder and the politics of authoritarianism
Business, EducationMay 20, 2011As authoritarian Governor Rick Snyder appointed emergency financial managers and corporate privatization are targeting more communities across the state, the people of Michigan are making the connection between events in Benton Harbor and the eastern side of the state and are fighting back.
Here is how the authoritarian process is being cemented into reality using the levers of political control under the rubric of democracy. Thanks to Eartha Jane Melzer of the Michiganmessenger.com!
By requesting state review of the finances in their cities, the mayor of Jackson and a citizen in Allen Park have initiated a process that could lead to takeover by an Emergency Manager or other changes.
Jackson Mayor Karen Dunigan told the Detroit News that she didn’t consult with Jackson City Council before requesting the review out