Need for speed in Chapter 9 butts up against Detroit slow-walk labor talks tradition
March 12, 2014
As published in the Detroit Free Press A fascinating new chapter in Detroit’s storied history of labor-management showdowns is about to unfold over the next few weeks, as the city presses pensioners and other key parties to accept terms that… Continue Reading
The Wall Street Journal – Steel Imports Into U.S. Surge
January 28, 2014
For some domestic steel buyers, it is now cheaper to purchase steel from China than from Pittsburgh. The reason: a near-record spread between the prices for almost all kinds of steel in the U.S. and steel prices everywhere else. The… Continue Reading
Man elected Detroit mayor must forge relationship with emergency manager
November 5, 2013
As published in The Detroit News The winner of today’s Detroit mayoral election will need to cool the rhetoric to get any power in city operations, say experts who have been watching developments in the city. Wayne County Sheriff Benny… Continue Reading
New Report Ranks Michigan School Districts Financial Health
August 7, 2013
As heard on WWJ News Radio SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) – There’s a new tool to help Michigan school districts determine the state of their financial health. Michigan-based Munetrix has developed a rating system ranking districts from zero for low risk, up… Continue Reading
WXYZ Channel 7 – City Files Bankruptcy – 11pm
July 29, 2013
Pat O’Keefe discusses the underfunded pensions related to the recent Detroit bankruptcy filing on Channel 7 WXYZ on Sunday, July 28th at 11pm.
WXYZ Channel 7 – City Files Bankruptcy – 6pm
July 28, 2013
Pat O’Keefe discusses the underfunded pensions related to the recent Detroit bankruptcy filing on Channel 7 WXYZ on Sunday, July 28th at 6pm.
Big 3: Detroit bankruptcy no issue
July 26, 2013
As published in The News-Herald AUBURN HILLS — The Big Three automakers, including Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group, say Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing will not affect their business. All three businesses released statements showing their support for the cash-strapped city…. Continue Reading
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel operator files for bankruptcy
July 26, 2013
As published in The Detroit News The parent company of the firm that runs the U.S. side of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday. The filing reignited a spirited defense by the city of Windsor, which owns… Continue Reading
WXYZ Channel 7 – Brad Coulter discusses Detroit bankruptcy filing
July 20, 2013
Brad Coulter, Managing Director at O’Keefe, discusses the Detroit bankruptcy filing on WXYZ Channel 7.
ABC 7 Action News – Brad Coulter discusses potential Detroit bankruptcy
July 11, 2013
Brad Coulter, Managing Director at O’Keefe, discusses the potential of Detroit filing for bankruptcy with ABC 7 Action News.
