After months of legal challenges meant to stop her, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm of Michigan opened an unusual hearing on Wednesday to determine whether she should remove Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick of Detroit from office for misconduct.
Though his fate hangs on her decision, Mr. Kilpatrick did not show up to defend himself, instead, his spokesman said, going to work at City Hall as usual. But Mr. Kilpatrick’s absence suggested that he might be redoubling an effort behind the scenes to broker a plea deal with prosecutors, a resolution that could render Ms. Granholm’s proceedings moot, as any deal is likely to involve his resignation.
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Resignation is Kilpatrick's one bargaining chip.
He is going to try and get as much as he possibly can out of his resigantion, preferably no jail time but lets face it that ain't gonna happen.
After this, I fully expect a clearing house of terminations from Council President, Kenneth Cockrel Jr.
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Council President Kenneth Cockrel Jr. said he's prepared to take over today if Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick steps down amid a plea agreement, and said he's already put together the start of a potential staff.
He declined to be specific about who's on his short list but said he's likely to name a new chief of staff and deputy mayor. That would mean Kilpatrick's chief of staff, who is also acting as deputy mayor, Kandia Milton, would be out, among many other appointees expected to either resign or be fired.
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That means half of Kwami's family and friends will be out of work, nepotism was par for the course during his tenure.
Welcome to Detroit
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