State Interview of #DetroitEFM Kevyn Orr

Notice was received on March 13 at 4:38 pm that a meeting of the State Emergency Loan Board would be held the following day at 3:00 pm. Details as to the purpose of this meeting were brief and not specific as shown in the media advisory received. According to the Open Meetings Act 18 hours notice to the public is required.

Broadcast of the Emergency Loan Board Meeting

Prior to the video starting you can hear Andy Dillon speak into the mic "He will not be able to convince me to do the Ronald Reagan joke about the Red Phone or The Button during his off-mic or pre-event mic check." The video then begins at 11:44 minutes into the livestream session.

Candidate Interview for the Emergency Financial Manager for the City of Detroit

Andy Dillon starts off the meeting stating "The Governor has asked us to consider Kevyn Orr for this position." As he further states he has had several occassions to meet with Mr Orr and he wishes for his colleagues and those watching to get to know him.

The questions of the candidate during this interview were prepared, Mr Orr's responses appear very comfortable as if speaking with people whom he has had a number of meetings.

Public comments begin at 23:30 and close at 28:00
Only one person requested an opportunity to speak - Robert Davis, a union activist from AFSCME Council 25.

Meeting Conclusion

Meeting resumes at 28 minutes into the recording. The following two items on the agenda are quickly moved through.

• Approval of candidate
• Approval of Emergency Financial Manager Contract

Meeting adjourned at 29 minutes and end of video.