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Posted: 01/12/2011
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing joined the Detroit Auto Dealers Association for a tour of the North American International Auto Show.
He called it the single most important event to the city. "This is a tremendous support for the business people that are here for the administration." said Bing.
Detroit has suffered from falling population and tax revenue and the Mayor says the Auto Show demonstrates to the world that Detroit is on the comeback.
Mayor Bing admits that cuts in the city are not over. He says they need to eliminate more jobs in the future. "We are still going to have to make some moves because I think as we continue to drive efficiency into government, you won't have the same need for people. I'm hoping that a lot of that will come through attrition, people retiring, etcetera."
As Mayor Bing tours the Auto Show he says the best hope for new jobs in the city will come through the light rail project.
Mayor Bing said he was very excited about the 25,000 foot expansion crews will start working on as soon as the Auto Show finishes.
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Going to the Show 2012 Detroit Auto Show Dates January 9-10: Preview for journalists
9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (no admittance after 9 p.m.) Sunday, January 22, 2012
The show takes place at Detroit's Cobo Center. For parking information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit the official NAIAS website. |
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