Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announces he will not run for re-election at the Charles A. Wright African American Museum Tuesday afternoon, May 14. He is starting a exploratory committee for the Wayne County Executive position. (Tanya Moutzalias | MLive.com)

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DETROIT, MI -- Mayor Dave Bing held up the signatures of nearly 2,000 residents who wanted him to run for mayor, thanked them, and said he's decided not seek re-election in an announcement at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday.

He said he'll be looking into other opportunities for top political positions, including the office of the Wayne County executive.

Bing in the speech listed accomplishments of his administration and criticized the state for allowing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments to reduce funding for the Detroit Department of Transportation and approving Flint's participation in the Karegnondi Water Pipeline.

"I find my self wondering how the state defines the word partnership," he said.

Bing said he's prepared the "runway for success" for Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr to help the city recover, and that he wants to continue supporting Detroit, but not as mayor.

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