At this point, Highland Park will probably better off if Detroit took it over.
Whitmer should 'get the job done' on Highland Park's water debt, analysts say

The Wayne County community has asked Whitmer to declare a financial emergency and take it through an expedited Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Two analysts said the Democratic governor needs to move quickly to reach a settlement for the Black-majority city of 8,900 residents, with one saying bankruptcy is the best course.
"Let's face it, bankruptcy is the only option for Highland Park," said Adolph Mongo, a longtime Detroit political consultant. "How is Highland Park going to pay — with Monopoly money?"But Southfield-based political analyst Mario Morrow Sr. argues that Whitmer shouldn't rush as she tries to address competing interests in Highland Park's decade-long debt battle. The governor is trying to find the balance between aiding Highland Park while not angering the many suburban communities who for years have been paying for Highland Park's unpaid water and sewer bill, he said.
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