WTF

I'm one of those people who assess actions and not necessarily people. With that said, I can state that Robert Bobb's performance at least on the surface has been commendable. Until now.

Mr. Bobb is the emergency financial manager for DPS and as such has complete authority of it's finances. One of his latest decisions has caused me to brand it with the WTF moniker. Mr. Bobb has decided to name Derick Coleman the DPS Athletic Commissioner. WTF!?!?

Mr. Bobb's assessment of Mr. Coleman's history and character forces you to question his judgement on this decision. He has touted the job as that of a figure-head position. In that type of position, perception is everything.

Mr. Coleman is perceived as a home-grown professional athlete. The accolades stop there. Mr. Coleman has been involved in domestic disputes with girlfriends, public drunkeness, indecent exposure, driving with a suspended license, assault and a slew of other infractions. This is the figure-head for Detroit Public School athletics?

Mr. Bobb explains his decision by stating that Mr. Coleman is a shining example of how one with troubles can find their way back. Question Mr. Bobb: Why choose someone who has had troubles? Kwame Kilpatrick was a former athlete of DPS and he has had troubles, will he be placed on the DPS payroll next?

Mr. Bobb, I know you didn't ask for it, but here is a little free advice, vet you perspective employees a little better in the future. Especially if you expect to garner support from the public in the way of bond proposals. You may ask who am I to question you motives, I am Detroit.


-- For the city I love, Detroit Dennis