I'm noticing this is a theme with this guy.

He announces Belle Isle turnover to the state with it not being approved by the council.

He announces a lighting authority with it not even going to the legislature.

He announces changes to the police department without being approved by the police board.

And now he announces that the city is to enter into state mandated benchmark/milestones and again the council hasn't approved.

It comes off as passive-aggressive to me.

Passing the buck and hoisting the blame.

Not what I'd call leadership.