Retiree breaks down during hearing for objectors to Detroit’s plan
By Alisa Priddle and Matt Helms, Detroit Free Press | |
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About 600 individuals have filed objections with the court and this is their day to be heard. The court has invited a sampling of people who represent a cross section of the objections filed so far.
Of the first group of 36 invited to a morning session, 17 spoke to
Hearing from individual residents is not an unusual move for
"There is no cure for my disease," said Caver who has systemic sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease, and who broke down in her plea to not take away her pension and insurance as she seeks to be comfortable in her remaining years. "This is my life."
"There is nothing illegal about the annuities or the pension plan," said Addison who is president of the
Retiree
"I do not believe the city of
At 70, "I should not have to worry about a handout. At the rate this state is going, it could easily become a welfare state," she said.
Retiree
"Why not find out the answers by allowing appeals by pensioners?" said Fabris who worked at the wastewater treatment palnt. If the bankruptcy has been handled in an above-board way, "allowing the appeals to proceed will allow closure and acceptance of the situation" among retirees.
Given time to respond,
"That effect cannot be minimized," Lennox said. "Our plan isn't perfect. It's certainly not all we wish it could be. But it does reflect the fiscal reality we have today."
Today's hearing is a prelude to the confirmation hearing on the plan of adjustment that is scheduled to begin
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