STAKEHOLDER QUOTES

"If there is a program put forth that is good for the City of Detroit and Wayne County, and good for Oakland County, clearly I’m in. I’ll be a supporter. If there is a program that is put forth that is good for Detroit and Wayne County and neutral to the interests of Oakland County, I’m in. I have no reason to oppose it. I’ll be there as a supporter.
However, if there’s a program that is good for the City of Detroit and Wayne County, but injurious to the interests of Oakland County, I will oppose it."
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive

"How does a proposal with an 18 to 1 return on investment for Oakland County, $180 million of annual economic impact for Oakland County, and a cost of not one penny of Oakland County general fund dollars injure his residents? Maybe Brooks should propose a similar regional program with Wayne County. I can't imagine us saying no!"
Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive

“I want to say something very serious here. It is a shame that this city and this regional community don’t appreciate the stunning economic impact that this auto show has. We all need to do a better job nurturing it.”
Keith Crain, publisher of automotive trade publication Automotive News

“[The Cobo Expansion Plan] is a much more focused, well-designed plan.”
Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of the City of Detroit

"The State of Michigan will pony up $100 million for the expansion of Cobo. Why not? They ponied up $200 million to keep Quicken Loans in Michigan. The Auto Show kicks off around $560 million annually for the local economy ... hey Gov, now that's an investment I can support."
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive