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David Bing (born November 24, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player, businessman, and politician who served as the 74th mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 2009 to 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party .
The Mayor of Detroit was Dave Bing, who was first elected in May 2009 in a special election [4] following the resignation of Kwame Kilpatrick, then re-elected to full term in November 2009. [5] Bing announced on May 14, 2013, that he would not seek a second full term as Mayor, but would instead form an exploratory committee to run for position ...
Bing's lower performance in the general than in the primary has been speculated to be due to decreased support from trade unions. [ 3 ] Detroit Mayoral Election General, 2009 (regular) [ 4 ]
Dave Bing, born Nov. 24, 1943, was most known for being an American retired Hall of Fame basketball player, mayor of Detroit and a businessman. He joined the Detroit Pistons in 1966 and after ...
Former Detroit Pistons star and Detroit mayor Dave Bing chats with Oakland County Probate Judge Daniel O'Brien about the misfortunes of the Pistons, following a hearing on Dec. 21, 2023 in Pontiac ...
Lem Barney's family in foreclosure, may get Dave Bing's financial help to 'bring Dad home' Gannett. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press. November 1, 2023 at 6:12 AM.
Other candidates included Dave Bing, a community leader and former NBA professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons, Freman Hendrix, former deputy mayor and a mayoral candidate in 2005, Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans, and others. [1]
On May 5, 2009, former Detroit Pistons player and businessman Dave Bing defeated Cockrel 52% to 48% in a special election for Mayor of Detroit, to complete the rest of the term. On May 11, 2009, Bing was sworn in as the new Mayor of Detroit and Cockrel returned to his position as Council President.