Mike Duggan Takes Bankrupt Detroit's Oath Of Office

Detroit's 75th mayor was sworn into office on wednesday,and despite the New Year's Day holiday and his limited powers in an insolvent city whose finance are controlled by the state appointed emergency manager -he is starting work immediately.Mike Duggan, who beat the odds by wining the primary by write in vote,said he's thrilled to be in this position.Mike Duggan,the cheif of Detroit Medical Center,is first white mayor in majority black city since 1974.

The former Detroit Medical Center chief has attended a meeting of new mayors hosted by the White House,put together his on administration add lobbied with emergency manager Kevyn Orr for greater role in the city's immediate.With outgoing mayor Dave Bing at his side,Duggan praised his predecessor,calling him one of his heroes.