Harvey requests to be declared 'financially distressed' under state law during special meeting

Harvey City Council moving to declare suburb “financially distressed” – CBS2 (Chicago)

Harvey Mayor Chris Clark outlined years of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement from past administrations which he said have left the city $164 million in debt. Clark urged the city council to start the process to declare Harvey a "financially distressed city" so it can seek state oversight of its finances and a potential bailout.

Harvey requests to be declared 'financially distressed' under state law during special meeting

Harvey citizens filled a local church to witness a hastily-called city council meeting, where the mayor sought to pass an ordinance that opens the door to the state helping to bail out a city that is $164 million in debt with little ability to pay its bills.