Former NBA star, and now successful Detroit businessman, Dave Bing is considering a run to become Detroit's next mayor. Bing's goal as the next mayor would be to heal the damage to the city that's been caused by the Kwame Kilpatrick scandal.
Bing, who now runs successful auto supply and real estate development companies, has been perplexed by the fact that Kilpatrick has not resigned from his position as mayor. Bing states that he would only serve for one term, and that would enough time to begin to correct some of the persistent problems that have plagued the city. As of 2006, Detroit's poverty level was 32.6%, and the city is continuing to lose tax revenues as resident continue to flee to the suburbs.
Dave Bing has a ton of credibility in the Detroit area, having played for the Detroit Pistons. he's a Hall of Famer in basketball and business. If he decides to run, it may be just what Detroit needs to begin a much needed revitalization.
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