Travel down some of Detroit's major thoroughfares at night, be it Grand River or Woodward, and you'll see street lights out and pitch-black blocks.
It's an eerie feeling and a reminder of just how dysfunctional things have become.
Well, now it appears likely there will be further delays in addressing the matter.
Reuters news service reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes has postponed a decision to as to whether the city can redirect utility tax revenue to help fix the lights. About 40 percent don't work.
The problem?
Reuters reports that there appears to be a potential conflict of interest among attorneys representing the city's Public Lighting Authority.
The prominent law firm of Miller Canfield represents the city's lighting authority while also epresenting Detroit in some matters in the bankrupt proceedings.
Reuters reports that the judge has asked attorneys to submit briefs on the possible conflict of interest by Dec. 4, but indicated this will all cause an "unnecessary delay." -- Allan Lengel
