I was sickened when I read this story and watched the accompanying video from the Detroit Free Press about the political fundraising being done in the Wayne County Executive's office. Citizens in the area and around the state need to start howling for an official investigation and for a response.
Look at the evidence gathered by M.L. Elrick and his team of reporters that shows what seems to be a "pay to play" culture in Wayne County for anybody who wants to do business in Wayne County.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano says he has done nothing wrong. Is that true? Read and watch. What's your conclusion?
The Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Attorney General need to provide some effective oversight and take action.
How many other local governments in our state are suffering from the same ailment?
The Detroit Free Press deserves our praise. This is journalism at its best. The news media needs to be our eyes and ears. Give us the facts and then let us react. They did that.
