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2009 DETROIT PRIMARY CITY COUNCIL

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2009 Detroit City Council Primary Candidates by ZIP Code Copyright 2009 Publius.org Some Rights Reserved Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. BRENDA GOSS ANDREWS

Age: 57

Current Occupation: Retired Detroit Police Deputy Chief; currently licensed Michigan Realtor

Education: Howard University, Washington, D.C., Bachelor of Business Administration, minor Economics; Michigan State Univ. E. Lansing, MI, Masters of Science in Criminology; FBI Academy, Quantico, VA; NOrthwestern School of Staff &Command

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.bgossandrews4citycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐310‐5194

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

1 I am running for City Council because I am discouraged by the failed leadership; unprofessional antics; an atmosphere that has been devoid of civility; and the specter of corruption that has swirled around city hall. I am running because the citizens of the city of Detroit deserve better. I am a leader with vision, focus, and fresh ideas. I have a proven track record of accomplishment and have developed and implemented real cost saving and cost cutting strategies. I am results and action oriented. I pledge to serve the people and preserve the people's assets. I will serve as an elected official with distinction, integrity and class.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1) Restoring citizen confidence in city government. As an elected official I would carry myself in a professional and dignified manner in dealing with my colleagues, employees, and citizens.It is essential that our city government and leaders are no longer viewed in a negative fashion not only in the city but throughout the nation and world.

2) Fiscal/budget accountability. It is critical that the city of Detroit return to solvency. The current budget crisis has occurred as a result of a broken system of governance and years of inadequate safeguards, lack of appropriate oversight,in many areas including contracts, wasteful spending, malfeasance in government, and a pay to play culture.

3. Neighborhood Stability. the city must provide a clean and safe environment for its' citizens. Public safety is of paramount importance. There must be an adequate number of police and fire fighters to respond to calls of distress and danger. I wil seek and reach out to the state, to Washington, or private foundations in order to supplement the budget for public safety. Quality of life issues must be addressed, such as lighting, trash pick up, and an aggressive initiative to demolish eyesore dangerous dwellings in our neighborhoods.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I was the founder of the "Cops & Tots" reading program. This was a reading program whereby uniformed officers including myself went into elementary schools and read to children.The goal of the program was to encourage children to read at a young age. This was a very successful program that was highlighted on "Good Morning America". I also received a Council resolution and Spirit of Detroit award for this program. I was able to obtain free coupon vouchers from a major food restaurant that schools were able to distribute to children that read a certain number of books. this program also required parent/guardian participation. I was also featured in major area newspapers commending this program.

I have volunteered for over 25 years to various community organizations and groups. However, one of my greatest contributions has been my son. As a divorcee I raised my son since he was a year old as a single mother, while working a stressful and demanding job and returning to school to obtain my masters degree. I am especially proud that he has graduated from college and has become an outstanding, honest man with ntegrity.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristic that makes me stand out among the 167 candidates is the fact that I am the only candidate that has actually controlled, prepared, and managed a city of Detroit annual operating budget including a proposed capital budget. Each budget year I had to go before city council along with the Chief of Police to present the department's budget. I also was the point person that reviewed and responded in written form to all of council's questions or concerns regarding the police department budget. Additionally, I have experience in directing, managing and budgeting a major multi‐million dollar new construction project; which is the Southwest Public Safety Center that includes police, fire and municipal parking departments. I managed all aspects of this project from demolition to actual construction. This is a project that had been waylaid for almost two decades; however, I was able to finally bring this project to fruition for the public to use and enjoy. My name is inscribed on the dedication plaque at the entrance of the building.

I have also attended the prestigious FBI Academy in Quantico, VA where each year only 250 law enforcement officers are selected to attend world‐wide.To attend you must undergo vigorous physical tests and an intensive FBI background check.

I have over 25 years of community volunteer service; serving on mental health, drug treatment, offender training, law enforcement, neighborhood opportunity fund boards to name a few.I am a licensed Michigan Realtor and chairperson of the 12th Precinct Neighborhood Coalition Vacant Hoouse Task Force, which comprises 11 communities.This task force tackles complex issues regarding the safety and maintenance of foreclosed and vacant properties that have become an eyesore in our communities. I have the education, experience, proven track record of accomplishments that set me apart and make me uniquely qualified to be elected to Detroit City Council.

Age: 38

Current Occupation: Founder of Kingdom Christian Academy Schools and CEO of Kingdom Financial Solutions, Corp.

Education: Pursued Business Administration and International Business, Davenport University

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: http://aprilarcherskingdombailoutplan.ning.com/

Campaign Contact Number: 3133668655

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I'm a go getter I don't just talk‐Go out and get the job done... See The Attachment of the news article I recently wrote for The Detroit News recently along with My Photograph and letter of introduction, attached. You may also get information on my Campaign Site : http://AprilcArcherAndTheKingdomFinancialNetwork at Ning.com and see my profile on Facebook and [email protected] We can dialogue and have forum discussions on my website. You can also try Aprilarcherskingdombailoutplan.ning.com

To the voters of Detroit‐Let's Talk About Your Issues: See My Solutions in The Detroit News Attachments for Pushing Strong Entrepreneurship in the city of Detroit to stir up our local economy again, to The Senior Complimentary Luncheon that I co‐host on Tuesdays Email me to get a special invitation: [email protected] ... To Meeting with the women and marriages of the city on Thursdays healing the city means healing our families. Located at 2328 E. Seven mile rd. Centrally located 1mile E. of I75 every Thursday Evening I serve a free Dinner Buffet at this program, monthly book club, guest speakers, health, wealth & relationships, My best contact phone is direct at home 313‐366‐8655 I'm here for you...

‐yet another I'm running for Detroit City Council because as we saw recently in the Monica Conyers indictment recently scandal I realize just how much Detroiters deserve more! I'm running because I gave President Obama the bail out solution for our country a year ago when he endorsed me for State Rep. in the 5th District as "Your Community's Choice!" As a 15 year banker the solution was simple a 30% Gift of Equity would get 80% of all homeowners out of their Foreclosure Status and I bring that same financial savvy and solution to the city of Detroit‐ I'm all about community... starting the "Detroit We Win!" Initiative with over 400 New Block Clubs we're starting bringing you as homeowners under our 501c3 covering to rebuild our community one block at a time offering homeowners Foreclosure

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Bringing Economic Relief to the City through an extensive local bail out plan I have that incorporates my inner city JOB BANK for unemployed citizens & Entrepreneurship Training and Support connecting you federal programs & grants to develop that business idea. The economic stimulus package we need is you and your creative business plan you never finished developing... My plan helps Detroit go green through educating our 400Block clubs & a $100 million dollar Shovel Ready New Home Project almost ready to go... As well as tapping the natural resource of our Billion Dollar Potential Waterway and International Imports & Exports and developing other creative forward thinking business strategies to move us forward out of this economic slump‐ Such as also the west coast connections I'm making even now to help prepare residents with the training needed to engage themselves in the Movie Industry... I have every solution to getting us back on track financially! As a 20Year Business Woman and Small Business Advocate‐ I ran for State Representative last year and I also serve as your precinct delegate in the 13th congressional district.

2. My next priority is seniors and getting you professionals from my office that can answer all of your financial & early retirement needs... that's why I co‐host a Weekly Senior Luncheon every week for seniors here in Detroit to educate you on new healthcare regulations educations & financial assistance programs federal and otherwise.

3. I am also an educator and founder of a school opening in the fall and I personally want the check book of the Detroit Public School Board to assess where all the ghost spending is going ... I have the courage and integrity to fight for you Detroit! With cutting edge strategies and creative genius I am the leadership that Detroit needs. No! I am not related to Dennis Archer , I am the grand daughter of Bishop William L. Bonner. My family has served this city for more than 50 years, building churches, building malls, building homes, and building people, give us a chance and we'll build a whole new Detroit!

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I am not a name recognition candidate with no public good contributions:

Every Thursday Evening I feed and empower the women & families of the city and invite all of our women's shelters to come get a plan for their life and family... I believe in the sanctity of marriage. Marriage works in a strong society but we have to help support the family I have counselors that come out and assist in empowering and administering healing to the city.

And Once a week I also meet with the citizens trying to make ends meet in this economic recession‐I've created an Inner City JOB BANK where individuals can send me their resumes at our campaign office on 7mile... Emailed to : [email protected] subject:"Resume" My staff also helps citizens get back to

And on Tuesday Afternoons I co‐sponsor a weekly luncheon for Senior Citizens located on Detroit's East Side near my campaign headquarters at 2328 E. Seven Mile Road. All seniors are welcome. Call us at 1‐ 888‐85‐DETROIT.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I help the community get what they need from trying to buy up empty abandoned school buildings the city doesn't want as the founder of Kingdom Academy Schools the quality of education we provide our citizens of tomorrow is paramount to me! creating supplemental Public School education programs such as life skills and short term money making career options like financial investing, accounting, construction, Screenwriting, acting and so much more is important for our community‐ I see a need and I fill it!!! Together we can change this city and turn it around ! That's what makes me stand out for City Council I see the need and get it done, I won't just politic about it ‐I Will Be About It! I need your support this Summer as we make the first step toward change and then again in November, you won't have to flip through a lot a rif raf to see my name on the ballot I'm at the top of my class. Vote Archer I haven't sold out to big business we're on a shoe string budget... Nobody owns me! Because I belong to you.. And together we win!!! If you would like to make a contribution to my campaign even at this late date send your correspondence to "T.U.R.N" A New Slate as we turn this city around ! Together we can make a difference! Send your correspondence in the mail to 19393 Charest St. Detroit, MI 48234 (With offices located at 2328 E. 7Mile Rd.) Thank You for your Vote & Confidence Feel free to view my site & tell at least (10) of your friends to : [email protected] So that "Detroit We Win!"

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Public Servant/Bus Driver ‐ Author

Education: Attended OCC,WCCC

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.RebeccaBakerForDetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.647.1199

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because, I am a concerned citizen who's taking a stand, to represent the citizens as their voice for change in city government, governing laws, and a new order of Detroit's Hospitality. I will push for innovative ways that will create economic development for tax revenues, job creation, increased tourism, returned and new city residents to our beautiful flourishing city.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1) Property Taxes reductions/tax forfietures proceedings reform ‐housing

2) Citizen and Businesses Safety/Police‐Community Patrol

3) Job creation/City budget

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My greastest contribution to public good has been serving as a public bus driver. Showing respect,having patience, lovingkindness and treating people in the way that I would like to be treated. Serving in excellence.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristic that makes me stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council is: I have no agenda, I'm not on the clock. I'm willing to engage as a team to accomplish the task, however long it takes. It's all about the citizens,the city and fulfilling the mission. It's not about me. I'm here to serve. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. Jonathan Edward Barlow

Age: 25

Current Occupation: Community Organizer

Education: Senior ‐ Wayne State University ‐ Double Major Business Marketing and Political Science

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: WWW.MakeDetroitBetter.COM

Campaign Contact Number: 3137282398

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Why are you running for Detroit City Council? *

Our campaign to elect Jonathan Edward Barlow for Detroit City Council began, focuses, and is driven by the need for a neighborhood voice within leadership. Working as a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, I see the village table that once existed replaced with tarnished lines of communication throughout city organizations and agencies. It is the goal of our team to engage colleagues to bridge those relationships with fresh ideas and fresh representation for all residents of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Neighborhood Engagement and Accountability ‐ Utilize and centralize technological resources to ensure neighborhood programming and support in all areas. ‐ Encourage partnerships that will enhance the programs and physical plants of city parks and recreation facilities. ‐ Engage fellow city council members and all other stakeholders in a committed effort to equalize resources in all areas of the city.

Educational Advocacy ‐ Provide avenues for educational institutions to assist and support the technological growth of the city. Safety Advocacy‐ Help to facilitate dialogue and action plans to enable safety agencies to deliver services more effectively in all areas of the city. ‐ Work towards attracting community projects and establishments to eliminate vacant properties being released by Detroit Public Schools and other owners.

Business and Entrepreneurial Advancement ‐ Ensure fairness for Detroit‐based Businesses in the contracting and procurement processes of the city. ‐ Develop Business Boot Camps with an emphasis on local currencies in an effort to stabilize our local economy. ‐ Work to further the dialogue and action plans for the development of an “international park and think tank”.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Community organizing and community service. Organizing communities in Northwest Detroit and Downtown Detroit areas to prioritize issues, focus on plans for solutions, and engage mobilization for advocacy of awareness and securing action. Involvement in various community service projects from caring for the hungry to mentoring young males; and, youth peace and justice efforts.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

With a zealous passion which began more than six (6) years ago, motivated me to retrieve nomination petitions for this office over two years ago, January 2007. It was not the reactionary impulse of many who have now joined this race. My committed, humble desire to continue a family legacy of service to my fellow residents in taking their voice to the Village Table is the unique, independent characteristic which no other candidate shares with me.

Age: 61

Current Occupation: Retired General Moters

Education: No degrees held attended Tennessee State University

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.chrisabeatty.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3137021744

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I'm running for Detroit City Council simply because I am extremely distraught and disenchanted with the amount of corruption and lawlessness in the City of Detroit. I believe that the citizens of Detroit deserve to live in a city where laws are applicable and enforced, where they can feel safe in day‐to‐day living.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Reduce the potential for corruption in city hall.

Reduce the assaults drugs and prostitution traffic in the city of Detroit.

Clean up the abandoned homes and the entire community.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

On Match 20, of 2008 I penned a letter to the Detroit Free Press asking then mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to "Stand Up, Man up, and Step Down."

After that, I joined the Recall Kilpatrick Campaign and became a captain and team leader in that effort.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I believe I have the character, the integrity and the sincerity to speak out publically against any impropriety in the city of Detroit whether it be the in city hall, the police department or any other city entity.

Age: 35

Current Occupation: paralegal

Education: Wayne County Community College District Associate Degree of Arts

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: N/A

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐3201378

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I running for Detroit City Council because growing up in Detroit I've have experience alot of declining in our city services such as bulk trash removal, recreatonal activites,lighting etc... I have also experience higer taxes and less services which lead me to make a change in our city. The crime rate is steadily increasing and the residents are moving out for the reasons stated.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My 3 top priorities for Detroit are City services, jobs, and increasing our population. My main focus is working close to our Mayor and the other city government officials to bring the dream that I want for my city to come true. w can make this city a very marketable place not only to live but to visit also.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good are volunteering for different organizations and taking time to speak at my children schools..

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My unique characteristic that make me stand out is my positive personality, ambitious goals and open mind that will lead my city in the right direction...

Age: 35

Current Occupation: Materials Manager

Education: MS in Global Management for Cornerstone University, BA in Management from Cornerstone University, WCCC Associates in Business Administration, WSU Candidate for PhD in Business Administration Management

Felony Convictions: everything I've had has been expunged

Campaign Website: www.whybell.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3136561833, Thamar Jonson Campaign Advisor 313 478‐0088

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit needs real leadership and change. In the past, we've elected leaders because they've looked good and sounded good versus the competencies required and the skills needed to manage Detroit. I have grown tired of the leadership of the past and I refuse to continue to live in a city and have the knowledge and experience to fix what has gone wrong but stand idle.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

The top three priorities that I have for Detroit is going to be the redevelopment and stabilization of our neighborhoods and recreational centers, real entrepenural opportunities for citizens ‐ contract implosion, and developing economic opportunities by bringing revenue to the city by utilizing the waterfront and the border that we share with Canada.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I want to say my 2 greatest contributions to the public good would be serving on the Board of Education of Highland Park where I am the financial treasurer. I believe we are claiming back Highland Park, one child, one family at a time.

I want to say the service that I do with our Churches and our seniors. For the past 7 years I've been working mentoring our youth and feeding our seniors because I believe the seniors are our past and our wisdom and the youth are our future. And ensuring their future and their safety have been my 2 greatest tasks.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I serve in elected office now. I know what's needed to communicate with our leaders of this region and state. I'm currently a manager, I have the competency and the education and the experience needed to take our city to the next level. Our leaders of the past have failed us. We need new dynamic innovative leaders. It's time out for mediocrity. And I want to end with Einstein's definition of insanity, and that is: To do the same thing over, over, and OVER again and expect different results. We need real change.

Age: 58

Current Occupation: General Motors/UAW Internal Locally Appointed Quality and Human Resource Representative

Education: MBA Specialties Health Care Management and Human Resource Management (Graduated 2007 University of Phoenix, Bachelors Degree‐Liberal Arts‐(University of Detroit Mercy (Graduated), Legal Assistant (Graduated 1993)

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: sharonbellforcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐680‐9800 or 313‐320‐2556

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I want to help move Detroit forward. I am a native Detroiter I have lived in Detroit since I was 5 years old; I am now 58 years old. I know Detroit!I love Detroit!I want to be Detroit's champion!I will not sell Detroit out!I believe Detroit needs honest,qualified, professional, skilled and effective leaders!below is my pledge to Detroit:

I am Sharon Bell a true champion for Detroit am ready to serve you. If I am elected to city council I promise to use ethical work practices that illustrate integrity,honesty, professionalism, skill and knowledge.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Accountability from our elected officials

2. Excellent School System for our children (safe and clean)

3. Detroiters' must have excellent city services for example: safe neighborhoods,working street lights,re‐ evaluate the reasons for the $300.00 waste removal fee.

3a. Detroit must improve its' economic strategy as it relates to: Jobs, current businesses in the city and attracting/encouraging new businesses to come into our city.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My strong community/volunteerism Activities:

2. I am Precinct Delegate for the 13th congressional district (district #3 precinct #2) prior to moving to the 13th district. I was elected in 14th (district 17, precinct 28 for 15 or more ). As a precinct delegate I help to get the vote out and kept voters informed.

3.I Served 9 years as a Board of Director of Unified Communities Federal Credit Union;I was elected, each term was 3 years I gave my seat up April 2009 in order to concentrate on Detroit's issues. (At the credit union the directors worked directly with the CEO concerning:compensation, hiring, security,policy & procedures, financial threats to the credit union, new business initiatives, downsizing, budgeting and other business issues. Helped under privilege and other get financial loans and help with credit issues.

3a. My job at General Motors involves: team building,team work,team leader training & implementation, quality strategies & tools (problem solving), QS9000, ISO 14000 Environmental Issues (Auditing & Administrative). Worked with conflict resolutions and other.

I served on community service well at least 15 or 20 years of my life (helping the homeless, building the community or the workplace.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I love Detroit! My years of community services, volunteerism, education, skill and personal pledge to Detroit is what make me stand out among the 167 candidates. I am currently spending in order to save Detroit from being taken over by selfish people. We Detroit need true champions!Sharon Bell wants to be one of those champions! I am willing to submit my resume and I will answer any other concerns related to my qualifications, skill, professionalism or candidacy. "Elect Sharon Bell she will serve you well."

Age: 47

Current Occupation: Police Officer

Education: Wayne State University B.P.A., Eastern Michigan University, M.P.A.

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.bennettfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐268‐9065

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I’m a candidate for Detroit City Council because I see a need for honest, principled leadership. Leaders that are committed to serving the people the right way and who will place the citizens of Detroit ahead of any personal agendas. My work and experience as a police officer, and the founder and operator of the Detroit Uncovered website, has brought me into direct and daily contact with Detroiter’s and their problems, at the neighborhood level. And I have witnessed, first hand, the rapid deterioration of city’s service delivery processes, from street lighting and police response, to the failure to deal effectively with illegal dumping, a proliferation of foreclosed, vacant and abandoned homes, and the lack of retail businesses, especially food stores, in around Detroit. As 13 year veteran of the Detroit Police Department I’ve had the opportunity to see up close and personal the ineffectiveness and inefficiencies of failed leadership. As a Councilmember I plan to set the tone for cooperative government and leadership at the table and across all boundaries.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My 3 top priorities will be to

1. Make Detroit a safe city by increasing police manpower in the neighborhhod.

2. Make Detroit a clean city by requiring business and residents to take better care of their property or face fines.

3. A forensic audit and look at the budget to root out waste and duplication.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I've been a mentor for over 20 years for organizations such as SOSAD, Don Bosco Hall, VIP, Partners against crime. I also raised my nephew who is a succesful investment banker and I founded the Trustfaith foundation which assist at risk youth and those making the transition from colege to work life. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I'm th pnly on who was willing to place my job on the line to expose corruption in cuty government and I lost my job for 41/2 years because of it. I have a track record of standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.I'm battle tested and ready to lead.

Age: 58

Current Occupation: Social Worker for Wayne County Juvenile System

Education: 1974 MSU BA Education and Pre‐Law

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.bomani4detroit.webs.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐531‐0510

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I think that someone needs to be concerned about the pain and suffering of the people of the city of Detroit, and someone needs to bring jobs to Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Jobs, The improvement of city services, Bringing more businesses to the City of Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My work with young people, through the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (MXGM). To try to improve the lives of Detroiters ‐ I've done a lot of work on marching on drug houses, and I'm part of a coop that is bringing healthy food to people, and teaching them about to grow their own food instead of the food that they get in stores that may be outdated and unhealthy.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I think I'm the only true grassroots candidate, I've been out there on the frontlines working for Detroit for the last 20 years.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Retired Police Executive

Education: Wayne State University, B.S. Criminal Justice, 1992, Eastern Michigan University, M.S., Interdisciplinary Technology, 1999, FBI National Academy, 2001, Northwestern University School of Staff and Command, 1995,

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.electgarybrown.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐613‐3112

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I can provide the kind of leadership that the City needs to restore honesty, integrity, transparency to city government. I am committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of the city through leadership, accountability, consensus, collaboration, and team‐building.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Top three priorities:

1. Eliminate city's structural deficit/balanced‐budget adoption.

2. Working to implement strategies to improve perception/reality of safety.

3. Provide core of high quality city services.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. 32+ years of service and leadership as U.S. Marine Corp and Detroit police officer.

2. Community service through board leadership at Mariner's Inn, Sherwood Forest Association; teaching on violence prevention and policy development in local universities; development of youth through girls' little league coaching.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 61

Current Occupation: Licensed Realtor for Jack Christenson Realtors

Education: 2 and a half degrees of regular college, Honorary Doctorate from the Urban Bible Institute 1992

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: not yet

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐664‐4310 or 313‐891‐8762 Shirley Harris

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I'm running for the Detroit City Council because I would like to bring unity back to our communities. Detroit city government needs to cooperate. People need to do their job with no egos ‐ we need to become a voice and not sit there to work on our own personal achievements. We can't do it alone, we have to have relationships with surrounding cities. We must have that to survive. If you don't have people power you have no power.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 Priorities for Detroit are: 1.) Be accountable, promote collaboration, cooperation, risktaking and empowerment to the people 2.) Safety and a safe environment 3.) More opportunities for residents to create new businesses while attracting new business to our city. We gotta have jobs.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

The way things look now the jobs of the future haven't been created yet. For 5 years I have worked as a resident substance abuse counselor for the Detroit Rescue Ministry. It was the most fulfilling work I have ever done, helping people rebuild their life and their faith.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My sensitivity.

Age: 54

Current Occupation: Talk Show Host, Detroit District Manager

Education: Cass Technical High School, 1972, Summa cum Laude, B.A., Psychology (conc. Chemistry), Oakland University, 1976, Top Female Student of the year, Matilda Wilson Award, Magna cum Laude, M.A., Guidance & Counseling (conc. Statistics & Assessments); Oakland U

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: calver4council.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐575‐4044

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

A number of citizens requested that I run and gathered 1,000 signatures in 2 weeks. It is very difficult to resist the call of the people. I have heard their cries and frustrations; about being robbed at gunpoint and being afraid to come out of their homes; about their children's poor quality of schools and education; about their lack of City services to their neighborhoods and the poor treatment they receive from City.

I believe that my knowledge of municipal government, county government, educational background, community and civic work, business experience and most importantly, my faith has prepared me to work towards bringing change to the City Council and government. We are at the time in our history in Detroit that WE can be the Change that we seek.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for Detroit are:

1. Bringing JOBS and strengthening our economy by putting people back to work, through Green Jobs. I have a copyrighted plan than brings 150,000 JOBS to Detroit through Cobo Hall and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) or stimulus funds.

2. Bringing people, all sides, together at the Council Table to work through issues and come to mutually agreed upon resolutions. Detroiters are telling me at their homes that they are tired of the in‐fighting and disrespectful bickering that they see at the Council Table. It's time for Change. A philosophy of inclusion of the people's desires, business needs, civic interests, government policies, and corporate visions should all be included in Detroit's Master Plan for our future.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My priority has been to raise my son, State Representative Coleman A. Young II, to be a contributing citizen of the planet with a genuine concern for our fellow human beings and the welfare of our community. He has become that kind of caring person, who is a public servant. He is my greatest contribution to the public good. There is no greater role than that of mother in raising up citizens to serve our public good. I decided that many other people could be great public works directors, but only I could be a great mother to my son. Every parent may not make the same decision, but my son’s reputation was my greatest contribution to the public good.

Secondly, my body of work has been a devotion to the public good. Wherever I have worked, regardless of the title of the position, I have improved the value of the position to those around me and made life better for the constituents of the position in which I served. Whether I was a Governmental Analyst in the City of Detroit Garage or a Public Works Director signing off on maps and plans to build a 10,000 unit housing development or an Administrative Assistant for an AIDS Director in the largest county in the country, San Bernardino County or for 4 TRW Defense Engineers with the Minuteman Missile Project or a teacher for at‐risk children or ex‐gang members or campaign manager or a Senior Pastor or Newspaper Columnist or scriptwriter or television show host for “I Love Detroit, ” my priority has always been to add value to people’s lives and increase their ability to succeed in their endeavors.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My distinguishing characteristics are: my depth of detailed understanding for the way that government should be managed to be effective; my empathy and compassion for the people of Detroit and their plight, because I have been at that same point of desperation where many of them are, because I have been laid off and close to eviction; and the fact that I have years of bringing value to people’s lives. Wherever I have worked, whether it was in government, my own business, education, media or in faith‐ based organizations I made the circumstance and situations better for the people involved.

Age: 42

Current Occupation: U.S. Government Employee

Education: Bachelors ‐ University of Michigan, Political Science and Management

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: mivote.org/play.php?vid=719

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐415‐6171

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Simply put, I am Campaigning for this City because I know that Detroiters deserve better. People need to be able to provide for their families, send their children to schools without worry, not worry whether someone is going to assault our seniors, and receive reasonable city services for their tax dollars. There are too many capable, intelligent and hardworking residents in Detroit and before we award contracts, we need to make sure that our citizens are at work. I'm Campaigning for this City because I want a better legacy for my children and for yours.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Funding for youth programs.

Safety and clean neighborhoods for our students, families and seniors.

Eliminating any contracts that prevent Detroit residents from getting back to work.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I founded a nonprofit math literacy program which teaches advanced mathematics to Detroit public school students. We ran a very successful summer program last year.

I am a Precinct Delegate and have organized several programs including Project Code 10 which encourages young people to count to ten before reacting.

As a survivor of domestic violence, I share my story and volunteer my time at a local abuse shelter.

In addition to my educational, budget, management, and community experience, I have lived through the day‐to‐day challenges that many Detroiters face today including loss of jobs and loss of medical care. I have seen folks dump on our streets, speed through our communities, disrespect our seniors, and disregard our neighborhoods. It's with that compassion that I will serve Detroit and its citizens with an unquestionable level of integrity and strength.

Age: 60

Current Occupation: Security Police Office for a Hospital

Education: BA in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University 1982

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.christmaspolitical.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3139521703

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council to improve the quality of life for all citizens in the City of Detroit. My campaign theme is to fight against neighborhood blight. Our current elected leaders have failed the City of Detroit and I am asking the citizens to vote for change.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) To tear down and remove all dangerous buildings and houses in the neighborhoods of the City of Detroit.

2.) To create affordable housing in the neighborhoods where those homes have been removed to attract residents back to the city.

3.) To work closely with local and state leaders to enact legislation to make dropping out of high school without completing your educational requirements illegal.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 2 greatest contributions so far have been:

1.) To document and to photograph all of the blighted and abandoned buildings, houses, trash, and other debris that litter the landscape throughout the entire City of Detroit.

2.) To take the Detroit Public Schools and the State of Michigan to the Michigan Court of Claims in Lansing and force them to deal with the drop‐out problem in education.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 39

Current Occupation: Production Supervisor (Chemical)

Education: University of Detroit ‐ Chemical Engineering (Jr./Sr. status)

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.WalterColeforcitycouncil.weebly.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐864‐0133

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I feel it is an obligation that I have to my city, my family and my friends. Detroiters are flirting with a state of hopelessness. My community and work experiences have prepared me to lead this city to the point of where a feeling of hope has been restored. I know that I can change the culture of this city through a couple of basic principles: Teamwork and Customer Service. By making Detroit into a "User‐Friendly" city we will regain the population that has been lost. I love serving as President of my community association. Unfortunately, I can not devote the amount of time that is needed, because I must go to work so I can live in this community. Serving on city council will allow me to accomplish the goals that I have. This will be step‐2 of the process. The 1st step was being President of my community association. The 2nd step is city council. The ultimate step is Mayor. At that point, I will be able to implement the changes that are really needed. I recogize that it is a process.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

(1) Improving Public Safety

(2) Improving Customer Service (All city workers must treat Detroit residents, visitors and business owners a valued customers)

(3) Taking all steps necessary to re‐populate the city (Public Safety and Customer service will be two of the 1st steps taken to accomplish this)

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

(1) I am President of one of the largest and most effective community association's in Northwest Detroit. In my 1st year as President (2008), we tripled our bottom‐line, we started a Citizen's Patrol, we

(2) I have worked in the environmental field for the past (16)‐years, doing chemical recycling.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Besides being a leader in the community, I am also the only candidate who has worked in the environmental field doing chemical recycling. These experiences have prepared me to serve on Detroit's City Council. The majority of the people running are: police officers, attorney's, tv personalities, and entreprenuers. We have seen their acts before. This city needs someone with a technical background, who has demonstrated his or her love for their community. This person is me, Walter Cole!

Age: 42

Current Occupation: Attorney and Counselor at Law

Education: HS Diploma, 1984, BA 1990, JD 1994 University of Detroit Law School

Felony Convictions: NONE

Campaign Website: Deliciacoleman09.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐622‐6824

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for City Council because I am tired of trusting other individuals to represent my interests with integrity and intelligence and they won't, can't or don't care. I want to make a sane responsible change for Detroit City Council. I love Detroit. I have practiced law for over 13 years and want to put my legal knowledge and experience to work revitalizing neighborhoods, getting better police protection and bringing trust and respect to Detroit City Council. I have direct experience with all aspects of what a Council Person does as previous Assistant Attorney for the City of Ecorse. I reported directly to the Mayor and City Council, even sitting at Council Meetings. I reviewed contracts and bids to make sure they followed the correct process guidelines. I held hearings on blight, nuisance abatement and environmental hazards to help clean up the City, for residential and commercial property. After extensive research and review I made recommendations for changes in City ordinances to help City Services get done more effectively. I understand the process and significance in settling Civil lawsuits without defaulting and losing millions of dollars for the City. I have gone through ethics, professional responsibility and character and fitness and have never been disciplined by the Grievance committee (the committee that monitors and investigate complaints about unscrupulous, abusive, or negligent attorneys). I am an active parent of Detroit Public School students and member of various organizations to help my community, including an involved member of Grace Bible Chapel. I chose to move here and go to Law School and live my "informed" adult life, (until your paying your own bills ‐ you are not yet an informed adult :] ). I will do everything I can to help the City realize it's great potential.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1st priority is an audit of all City programs, departments and services to determine the waste, abuse, neglect and misuse. Where departments are not working effectively and efficiently they will face significant changes. Where money for City Services is wasted, abused or misused appropriate cuts and criminal charges will follow, starting with administrator's.

2nd priority is neighborhood revitalization, bringing the active communities in the City, along with inactive communities to determine best avenues to address their concerns and clean up and maintain This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. our city. Bring a sense of pride and accomplishment to all areas of Detroit. Especially in regards to blight, nuisance abatement, and environmental hazards.

Last top 3 priority would be in regards to better Police Protection and tax evaluations. We cannot expect citizens to pay extremely high taxes and not have basic City services such as adequate police protection. We have to reassess the tax formula for areas so they are not paying exorbiant taxes and essentially paying for other areas that are barely paying. We must go to our legislators, on local, state and federal levels to get assistance for adequate funding to bring better police protection.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Bringing two teenage youth into my home so that were not put back into the foster care system, and raising them to graduate from highschool and become productive members of society. In my practice of law advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves to ensure their God and Constitutionally given rights.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I have a very strong work ethic with integrity. I do the work others are unwilling or unable to do. I will advocate for the citizens where others have agenda's that are not in the citizen's best interest. I will be responsive and respectful to the needs of the citizens first, then small business, and finally business owners. If we really want a change, we must change ourselves first, we cannot keep doing the same thing and expecting a change.

Age: 44

Current Occupation: Office Assistant

Education: BA in Business Administration (08) Davenport University, Working toward MA in Strategic Management, Davenport University

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.robinmcoleman4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 6582424

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The reason why I'm running for DCC is I have seen our neighborhoods declining, public safety is getting out of hand and everything is just going to haywire ‐ and nothing is getting done.

We need someone to stand up and implement plans to make our city and community better.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Jobs ‐ I'm thinking about the aspect of entrepreneurs with all these old buildings we can get them refurbished and get new entrepreneurs in there to grow revenue for the city. And this would also create jobs.

Public Safety ‐ Create more police officers and get more community involved by creating more block clubs and more city halls in different districts.

Neighborhoods ‐ So many homes are abondondoned in Detroit and that brings the property values down for the other property owners. We need to make it easier for people to buy these homes because when people own their homes they feel more pride in it keep their property up. That stops everybody else's property from going down.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I was the LSCO Chairperson at Nolan Middle School for 3 and a half years. I took parent participation from one person to almost 25 to 50 per meeting.

I'm a member of my church, True Light Temple, We do different things with the community on a monthly basis whether it be food, clothes, outreach.

One thing I can say is when I go into this office I'm going to do what I say I'm going to do. I'll implement our community and public safety and entrepreneurship opportunities to help our city grow.

A lot of people do not realize that down in the city county building that there are a few departments down there have outdated technology. One department for sure is the Tax Division and that is the department that grows revenue for the city. That is something I would definitely want to change by winning my council seat.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Teacher‐DPS

Education: WSU,BA,1985, CMU,MA, 2005, University of Phoenix,MBA, 2008

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: kimberlyacrittendon4detroitcitycouncil.vpweb.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐863‐0213

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a life‐long Detroiter, I believe this city can be the best place to live, work and play. I believe we need leaders who are ethical and will work for the citizens not for themselves. My main goal is to restore Detroit's image by showing others the proper way to conduct business. I want others to see someone in a leadership who is passionate about issues facing Detroit and who will lead with honesty and integrity.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Improve city services.

2. Work to create better Detroit Public Schools.

3. Increase Neighborhood Watch Programs and reopen recreation centers for youths.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My first greatest contribution to the public good is my committment to Detroit and my passion about the issues that we face. Detroit deserves better than it has gotten over the years and my goals are to help improve the lives of all residents. Seniors should receive all resources which they are entitled, youth need inspiration and motivation to want to become successful. Detroit needs to be viewed positively, not as something comical for others see as entertaining.

My second greatest contribution is my education as a teacher and my business degree. Having taught in Detroit Public Schools for the last 23 years, I have insight into what programs can best benefit students. Because of my business degree, I know that the city needs to be run more like a business in order to balance both the budget and to make living here more inviting and attractive. I will work to make life better for students and for the citizens of Detroit.

Some unique characteristics that make me stand out among the other candidates are my reputation as being honest, sincere and ethical. I am capable of working with others without making personal attacks. I am fair and diplomatic in both my personal and professional lives. I will work tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Detroit to ensure their issues are resolved. I am not seeking office for the money, but to make life better for my fellow Detroiters.

Age: 43

Current Occupation: Senior Corporate Job Developer

Education: Some college

Felony Convictions: Yes, retail fraud. Paroled 9‐23‐04

Campaign Website: www.johncromerfordetroitcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐646‐1452

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running to for Detroit City Council to bring jobs and new businesses to Detroit. I want to expand the Green Jobs Training Programs and then attract business that will increase the numbers of jobs in the Green Sectors. I want to remove the criminal record question from some job applications in city‐jobs to give people a second chance. Other major cities have already taken "smart on crime tactics" to reduce crime. Some people will not even go look for a job with that criminal history question on the job application. Please visit my website www.johncromerfordetroitcitycoucil.com for more information about Removing Barriers to Employment and Self‐Sufficiency for People with Criminal Records. How do we expect for people with criminal records to stay out of trouble without a job?

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Reduce Crime and Recidivism by afford second chances.

Bring Jobs and Attract new businesses

Improve Afterschool, Mentoring and Apprenticeship Programs for Youth

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have connected thousands of people on job interviews in the last 4 years, and 10,000+ received employment. I have created a massive database of contacts that brings hope where there was no hope.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council? This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. I have a network of more than 17,000 business contacts. I have helped people improve the quality of life through employment. As a repeat offender, I served 13+ years in prison (1991‐2004) for retail fraud. I shoplifted to support my young‐wasteful lifestyle. My last case involved a pair of gym shoes and a set of bed sheets. For more information check www.michigan.gov “OTIS.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Attorney

Education: Juris Doctor 1989 Thomas M. Cooley law School

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: electdavidjcross.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐729‐6288

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because Detroit needs capable, competent and honest leaders who have a vision for Detroit's future and an understanding of what public service means. I am an honest person and I have a vision for Detroit's future that all Detroiters can buy into and I am certain that I am capable and competent to do the job.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Serious reductions in crime and increasing public safety

2. Balancing the budget and keeping it balanced

3. Recommending and adopting policies that spur economic development

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Providing pro bone legal services to several organizations and individuals

2. Developing new housing and helping to revitalize a blighted Detroit neighborhood

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My family's history of ministry and community service on Detroit's Northend for more than 40 years, along with my professional and business experience has provided me a very unique perspective on Detroit and the region. I have been on both sides of the track and I understand and respect both.

Age: 39

Current Occupation: Assistant Principal

Education: Wayne State University Sociology Bachelors 94 and Masters 97

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 3773390

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Not actively campaigning at this time.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Not actively campaigning at this time.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Not actively campaigning at this time.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Not actively campaigning at this time.

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Business Owner

Education: Wilberforce University

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.dearingfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐685‐2304

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

My family has been in business in the city of Detroit for 86 years. I am the 4th generation of my family to run businesses in our city, I currently operate Bert's in Eastern Market and Bert's on Broadway. I am running for Detroit City Council because I believe our greatest challenges are really opportunities. As an entrepreneur, in good times and bad, I have found new ways to grow my business. I have created hundreds of jobs, balanced my books and helped serve our community. As Detroit's Housing Commissioner I managed nearly a half billion dollars in federal funds, and fought the very same corruption and abuse that holds our city back today. Because of my business and government experience I am in a unique position to serve the citizens of Detroit. We need leadership in our city that understands what businesses need to grow and create jobs. We need leadership that understands how to balance budgets, generate new revenue and run government more efficiently and effectively. We need leadership that embraces challenges as opportunities, leadership that guarantees we have a council that works for the people and not itself. I am running for Detroit City Council not because I need a job, but because I want to go do a job for every Detroiter. This is Our Time. This is Our City. And there is nothing wrong with Detroit that Detroiters can't fix.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Detroit faces a great many challenges in the days ahead, but to lay down the foundation for the revitalization of our city, we must first accomplish the following 3 goals. Here you will find my priorities listed broadly, to learn more about my plans to accomplish these goals, please visit www.dearingfordetroit.com.

1. First we must balance our budget and build a more efficient and cost effective government. This means looking at every department and eliminating bureaucracy and excess spending where we can. In many departments there are too many mangers, but not enough frontline workers to deliver quality services. In addition, we must find new ways for our city to capitalize on its assets and generate new revenue. Two of my initiatives could generate nearly $200 million in new revenue for our city each year; visit my website to learn more. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. 2. As a city council we must focus on creating a business friendly environment in Detroit, an environment that lowers the cost of doing business for companies both large and small. My proposals will create that environment, and not only attract new businesses, but empower Detroiters to build their own businesses, create jobs and support our community. Many of my initiatives focus on new development, not downtown, but in our neighborhoods through more targeted micro‐capitalism efforts.

3. We must use savings from a more efficient government, the transfer of Cobo Hall to a regional authority, and money generated by new revenue streams to give the Detroit Police Department the funding, resources and equipment they need to keep our streets safe. In addition, I have proposed a new policy that would focus law enforcement attention on gun trafficking, illegal gun sales and felony gun offenders. If we want to keep our streets safe, we must get these guns out of the hands of criminals. With a safer Detroit, it will make attracting new businesses, re‐building our neighborhoods and educating our children much easier.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Each week my businesses pass out nearly one hundred paychecks, helping put food on tables and keep roofs over heads. For 86 years my family has been proud to provide jobs and good services to Detroiters and hope to continue doing so in the years and decades ahead.

Also, through my business my family and I have been able to offer scholarships to many of our younger employees. These young folks have attended universities in Michigan and around the nation.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

There are many good people running for city council this time around, but there are none with the combined business and government experience that will allow them to hit the ground running as new council members. Being a member of city council is about service, not employment, and my experience has allowed me the opportunity to use my skill set to serve the people of Detroit.

This is perhaps Detroit's most critical hour. With unemployment at depression era levels, crime on the rise and a school system that can't educate our children, Detroit needs bold new leadership who is ready to take on these great challenges on day one. I believe this is our chance to rebuild Detroit as the first true 21st century city. With your support, and your vote, I know that together we can revitalize the city we all love.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Associate Director ‐ Black United Fund of Michigan, Inc.

Education: Western High School, Western Michigan University, Leadership Detroit XIV, Workplace Wisdom Institute

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: www.kennethdonaldson4citycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐582‐4397

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running to restore accountability and integrity to the city and usher in a new era of credible leadership. Detroit’s reputation has spiraled downward because of many factors. Lack of leadership at the highest levels of government has contributed to feelings of embarrassment and hopelessness among its citizens.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

As City Councilman, my top three priorities will be,

1). Public safety,

2.) Community empowerment, and

3.) Generating and managing resources for the City of Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

First, as a nonprofit executive with 30+ years of experience working in the community, I have devoted my professional life to ensuring that our organization, Black United Fund of Michigan, Inc., continues to help educate and empower Detroit area citizens. For example, we provided seed‐money grants to Detroit Area Pre‐College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) to help students succeed in university‐level science or engineering curricula. We also helped start the Detroit‐area, Homework Hotline, a live, call‐in program designed to help students in grades 3 through 12 with their math and science homework.

Second, after a drastic drop in support from area corporations, I developed a comprehensive, successful debt reduction plan that allowed Black United Fund to reinstate grants to community‐based This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. organizations. My plan saved BUF over $100,000 and distributed that money, making it possible for several organizations to continue to serve their communities.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am a proven leader whose life work is grounded in community values, credibility and accountability. I campaign with my family—my wife and three children—to show voters that my family is committed to my work; they support me, and expect me to live up to the standards of the job. I have worked with community organizations throughout Detroit and people already know me as someone they can trust and rely on. I am passionate about this city and excited to make it the kind of place where I grew up: a vibrant and caring community that works for all and encourages young people to stay and participate in its growth and development.

Age: 18

Current Occupation: student

Education: Wayne County Community College, Current student

Felony Convictions: na

Campaign Website: na

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐492‐4958

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have lived in the city of Detroit my entire life, it has taken a turn for the worst with all the unethical behavior that is beening presented by our members of council. But most important I belive we meaning new candidates can make change in our city. By starting with being more accountable for our actions.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Creating jobs for unemployed workers and summer youth programs.

Restoring the closed schools also promote better education

Revitalizing our communties that will increase the city population.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Community involvement, Can food drive

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am eighteen yrs old, devoted, open‐minded, creative, hard‐working and sincere about moral ethics.

Age: 48

Current Occupation: Teacher

Education: Pershing High 1979, Central State University BA Political Science 1984, Wayne State University Master of Arts in Teaching 2001

Felony Convictions: I do not have any felony convictions

Campaign Website: www.edmonds4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 523 7717

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I want to be a part of the solution and not just the criticism arena. I've lived here for 45 years with time spent away for college and two years in Southfield. I have a passion for our city because I was here when we had the 1967 12th Street riot in which 43 people were killed, 342 injured and 1,400 of our building burned . Although I was rather young at the time and we survived, I still see the aftermath and this should not be. I've researched our past downfalls, such as, the 1805 fire that nearly burned the entirely city, yet we survived. In 1863 and 1943 we had a race riot between white and black residents over factory war jobs, yet we've survived. I truly believe in our city's motto "We hope for better things, We will rise from the ashes." I believe these dry bones will live again. We, as citizens of Detroit must believe and dream again. I believe and I am a dreamer.

I want to help the City of Detroit reach out to gangs whom are terrorizing our streets and children who are living without positive parental guidance. I know how Juvenile Delinquents think. As a former gang member I had been in and out of the Wayne County Youth Home. Troubled youths need an understanding that someone cares and that there is what we call a "Second Chance". I want to help improve our "Second Chance" programs by inviting the entire city to be a part of it. I will have former gang members, teachers, parents and neighborhood block clubs and local businesses to help make this vision come to pass. "We hope for better things; We will rise from the ashes."

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Children and Seniors

Detroit Public Schools and our Neighborhoods

Public Safety particularly Police Protection

I believe devoting my career in teaching has been one of my greatest contributions to the public good. This is my 25th year of teaching and 18 years have been devoted to Special Education.

Because of my experience as a former gang member of the infamous Earl Flynns and the need for positive guidance for our young people, I became a foster parent and specialized in intensive care treatment with children with severe behavior problems. These are the children that only a few will take on the challenge of saving. I foster cared in the city of Detroit for 12 years. In 1999 I was honored with "The Foster Parent of the Year Award of Michigan" through Lutheran Child and Family Services. I chose to foster teenage boys between the ages of 13‐20. I was one of the few parents who would take the time to raise unwanted teenage boys. I was very successful at it. I adopted David a 14 year old emotionally disturbed boy who had been in foster care since birth. He had been previously adopted but the adoption was rescinded. David, my son, now 25, is currently living in Lansing, working and attending school. He graduated from Fredrick Douglas Academy as Valedictorian after he was given a "Second Chance." Marcus joined the Marines with honor entry scores and Simone the only daughter is now a Washtenaw County Deputy living in Dearborn Heights with her family. Most of my former foster children try to keep in contact. I feel that these have been my greatest contributions to the public good. I have duplicated myself and now my children are doing the same.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My unique characteristic is that I am a server. I love to serve people. I believe the problem within our political arena now is that many politicians are serving the office and not the people.

Age: 64

Current Occupation: Funeral Goods Company president

Education: Bach. Science

Felony Convictions: Yes. 1967 Army Korea drug conviction

Campaign Website: el‐aminforcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐826‐7831

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have a lot of experience in city government as a Neighborhood City Hall manageer for 8 years during the Archer administration. I interacted with all city departments and saw what was needed to make them more efficient. I was very effective in sustaining block clubs and starting new ones. I am known as a person of integrity and a bridge‐builder. I have been given much and I feel I must give back.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Enhance small entreprenures to stabilize our local economy with productive people.

2. Make city government operate more efficently by demanding a days work for a days pay.

3. Reduce waste by cutting executive perks such as cars, trips, and excessive top‐heavy personnel.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I led a city‐wide campaign against the sale of drug paraphanelia in gas stations and party stores in Detroit. I got an emergency ordinance passed by city council. The law eventually went state‐wide.

I started and operate a soup kitchen at the Muslim Center. We also have a free health clinic for people who don't have insurance. It is staffed by volunteer doctors and other health professionals.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am a person who is action‐oriented. I get things done. I care about people and the enhancement of the human being. I see a need and then go to work filling it. I am honest.

Age: 41

Current Occupation: Sales/Management

Education: Cass Technical High School, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA‐ Poitical Science

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: facebook.com/johnnieevansresponsibility

Campaign Contact Number: 7346442644

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Born and raised in our beloved city, I can no longer stand by as it's issues continue to mound with no answers insight. As there are many candidates willing to fill in for our current city council, I am the candidate with concrete SOLUTIONS! Our state is way too precious to.toy with, as your next city council member, I'm here to work in implementing solutions to positively guide our education, criminal, economic, and community issues..I accept the responsibility to help rebuild our beloved city!

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.Improving Education

2.Addressing Crime with solutions to the core of majority of criminals and rehabilitation

3.Economics

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1.The day‐to_day interactions with neighbors, Community members and leaders. Being a community leader with/without the title. That's maintaining the neighborhood whether or not it's a piece of land that I legally own. I'm showing the neighbors (including the youth) that you have to care and make the effort to maintain your surroundings.

2. Responsibility

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 59

Current Occupation: Gentry Academic Tutor Service, Veterans Adm. Allen Park 25 years

Education: Associate Degree Business Adm., Henry Ford Community College, 1992, U of M Dearborn, Bachelor in Sociology, 2005, Masters, Eastern MI University, Certification in Public Policy, 2009

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: http://www.dgentry4council.vpweb.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 535 9155, [email protected]

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit deserves honest, accountability leaders, so that we can make progress. Leadership is about being in the community and finding out what the people need. A council member should be familiar with public policy, government relationships, and transforming government.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Push for demolish of abandoned houses and property that poses a threat to public health and safety

2. Crime reduction ‐ push for aggressive police agency for protection in neighborhoods

3. Would like to secure the future of our children through education. The council should partner with the school board to work on a plan to improve the education of our children.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Started at an early age as an advocate for equal opportunity and social justice. One of the founders for the Albert McGregor scholarship fund to promote higher education for disadvantage children at Central High School

2. Active on the Stahelin civic block club. Responsible for block club having street lights to improve public safety

3. Assisted Carl Levin by chaperoning children at the Youth Congressional Conference in Washington DC 1990

Concerned about giving and not getting. Not concerned about salary, or driving city car. Life experience as an advocate for social change.

Age: 42

Current Occupation: Delivery Driver

Education: Current student at Kaplan University

Felony Convictions: N/A

Campaign Website: N/A

Campaign Contact Number: 248‐579‐7551

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I want Detroit to flourish. This city has a proud heritage and it should be protected. The people of this city need, and want, someone who will stand up for her, and not just take and steal from her. Furthermore, the state of Detroit is dire, we need to correct the problems and do what the people want. We had a $300 Million deficit this is the doing of the current administration. Now we here have to one of three things.

1. Cut city services

2. Raise taxes

3. Both

This is the reality we live in now and don’t let anyone tell you differently, not even the current candidates. Weather you vote for me or not all will have to deal with this deficit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top priorities for Detroit are:

1) Do not cut (as best I can.) the budget of the Police, Fire, and EMT’s (Emergency services).

2) The Budget, tame this $300 million deficit.

3) Listen to the people of this great city, they know what they want, and we(City Council) know how to get it.

4) There are others but you asked for three.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Serving my country in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Helping others.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I will tell the truth.

I shoot from the hip.

What you see is what you get.

Age: 46

Current Occupation: Food Vendor (Small Business Owner)

Education: No degrees, North Dakota State, Highland Park Community College, Class of 82 East Catholic High School

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.friendsforfoster.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3138281192

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

At this time it's paramount that Detroiters need bold and swift change that can effectively work for them. At this point I feel that right now our city is in dire need of trusted and experienced leadership.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) To work to help eliminate the deficit with city council members and the mayor.

2.) To effectively influence investment and jobs back to our city.

3.) I will work to establish free parking for Detroit City residents and employees.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I've served in my community as a effective role model to citizens and kids by participating in our neighborhood association meetings, as a basketball coach, and a former precinct delegate in the 3rd district.

My other contribution is that I've served in various roles over 10 years for three city council administrations as an effective former legislative aide.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am vested 10 year employee of the City of Detroit and within the first 90 days I can effectively create an ordinance that will ensure clean and working restrooms in gas stations in Detroit. This will in turn spur jobs, investment and a better quality of life for the citizens of Detroit.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Detroit Public School Teacher

Education: Bachelor of Art 1976 Political Science, and Law Enforcement, Associates Degree in Law Enforce, U of D Mercy, Masters in Security Administration, 2005

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: foyforcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 520 5794

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Would like to see the city move forward into the 21st century and would like to bring integrity back to the council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Effective public safety ‐ We have more crime so we need more police visibility our city.

2. Quality education to children and adults ‐ Appalled to find out that some of her 12th graders could not read at the 5th grade level. She stuck with the students and helped them improve their reading skills. Helped them learn to complete a resume. Engaged parents in the process by making follow up calls to parents. The more she engaged with parents the more they were engaged.

3. Rehabilitate or demolish abandoned homes

Block club president for 10 years. We have to make our city attractive so that people feel comfortable and want to stay as well as move back into the city. We have to have a city where people want to raise their children.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. As a police office, worked the child abuse unit for the police department. The city had high incidents of child abuse. Her job was to take children from parents and move them into foster care. She decided to write a grant that would help families. She won the grant and worked with the courts, prosecutors, and child protective services. Child abuse was reduced by %50. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. 2. Volunteering on different boards that advocate for children: Children's Aid Society ‐ Child and Family Services, 4C Childcare Coordinating Council, Foster Care Review Board, and other child advocacy groups. Received Friend of Children's Award in 2002 from the Lutheran Child and Family Services.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Passion ‐ Whatever activity she take on she does to the best of her ability. As a teacher, her thoughts were how does she make it better for the children. She looks at things happening around her and asks herself what she can do to make it better.

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Supervisor at the waste water treatment plant, City of Detroit. Financial planner with Primerica

Education: Wayne State University, Bachelors in Business Management. Licensed to sell auto, life, first/second mortgage.

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: gainesfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 1 888 543 3185

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because I realize if I don’t step up and make a change who will. I am tired of business as usual. I want to be excited when I tell someone I live in the City of Detroit. I want my grandchildren to know and understand that they can make a difference no matter how bad a situation may appear.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Create an atmosphere where people feel good about themselves. Institute positive initiatives to bring about positive change in the community. Rather than work from downtown to the neighborhoods, I want to work from neighborhoods to downtown. Give back to our neighborhoods with bookmobile, swim mobiles. Create initiatives to motivate adults to want to live in our neighborhoods.

2. Improve finances ‐ do a needs analysis to identify areas of waste. Where there is waste we should eliminate it and put the funds into areas where there is great need like creating a safer city.

3. Increase our tax base. We have to give taxpayers something for their money

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? * a. Assisted 4H in building a park in partnership with Sprint on the eastside. b. Neighborhood cleanup on Midland street between Livernois and Linwood. c. Continuously challenged all candidates to clean up City instead of littering the City with their literature. Also reached out to council candidates who were unable to run in this election. Invited them

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Represent the City of Detroit in every aspect – single parent, homeowner, city employee. Everything that affects Detroit affects me. Knows what it is to struggle. If nine people are on the council who have the same sense of dedication to the citizens of Detroit, we would be the better for it.

Age: 59

Current Occupation: Legal Assistant/Secretary

Education: M.S. Management & Leadership

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.joangist.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐617‐3033

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit is a great city which has gained a very negative image. I am running to help Restore civility and professionalism at our council meetings; to Revitalize and reshape the business development community through collaboratives and small businesses; and to Renew the spirit of Detroiters and our neighbors as we Rebuild a new, safe and global Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

The budget; streamlining services through automation and online access; consolidation and/or reduction in various departments. To establish a mutually agreed positive image of Detroit with the collaborative efforts of all media (print, radio and television)and the business and neighborhood communities. To attract college students and young professionals back into the city through improved public education access, housing and job opportunities. This will take some time to manifest however it can be initiated through our colleges working together with our industries to make sure Detroit stays ahead or on the cutting edge of new technology.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Birthing the first African American MISS USA who also was the first to bring a crown to the State of Michigan ‐ my daughter Carole Gist Stramler, Miss USA 1990.

Serving with the non‐profits and charitable organizations for causes such as Cancer, Heart Disease and agencies rebuilding the lives of men, women and children, i.e. Orchards Family Services, Franklin‐Wright Settlements, and SHAR, Inc. (SHAR House)

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 42

Current Occupation: Professor of Education (Career Programs) – Wayne County Community College District

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University ‐ Alumni Class of 2004; Master’s Degree in Marketing and Project Management from Columbia Southern University.

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: gonzalez4detroitcitycouncil.blogspot.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.478.6344

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a parent, I have a responsibility to my children to fight for safe and clean neighborhoods, quality schools and recreational facilities. It is my responsibility to ensure that my children have access to clean air, purified drinking water, and low rate, but quality insurance that is not based on locale.

As a homeowner, I have a responsibility to ensure my investment dollars yield a higher return.

As a tax payer, I have a responsibility to ensure me and my family receives quality city services.

As a Public Servant, a humanitarian, and an elected Precinct Delegate I have a responsibility to my community to ensure that I fight for quality programs and that I stand for what is right, by speaking boldly for what is needed to keep this city growing and competitive with other markets.

As an employee that works in the City of Detroit, I have a responsibility that my employment taxes goes into specific programs accordingly and that my employer is given an opportunity to expand globally so that I remain employed, and my employer is able to continue to employ.

As a graduate of the Detroit Public Schools (DPS), I have a responsibility to the schools that laid an educational foundation for me, so that others will have the opportunity to receive the same quality education as I did. I have a responsibility to DPS, to establish a collaboration that will build a bridge of support so that students, parents, and our communities can thrive. I have a responsibility to DPS, to ensure readiness programs are implemented, our students are prepared for college and the workforce, and that they are introduced to technological and ecological advances ‐ increasing standards of learning beyond the twenty‐first century. Lastly, it is my responsibility to ensure grant and scholarship opportunities are offered to all students.

As a union member of AFT Local 2000, I have a responsibility to my union brothers and sisters to ensure that I uphold the standard of solidarity – liberty, equality, and justice for all.

For these reasons and many more, I have made the decision to run for Detroit City Council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for revitalizing the City of Detroit are:

1. To bring jobs back to Detroit. With people working there are lesser crimes (safer neighborhood), a lesser chance of dilapidated homes and foreclosures (people have the financial resources to buy, restore, and upkeep), and stability (working individuals have a sense of purpose, worth, and pride). If we can get people back to work, we have not only stimulated our economy, but we have given an individual the desire to pursue life goals and have saved a family from destruction. It is my number one mission as a member of City Council to work closely with businesses to expand its market into the City of Detroit and to encourage its shareholders to employ Detroit residents.

2. Partner with Detroit Public Schools. This is an effort to pursue educational excellence within our school district. There is also a great need to incorporate free after school and summer programs to ensure our youth have a safe haven and an extension to learning while their parents are at work trying to provide a better living for their children. I believe it takes a village to raise a child. It is time that individuals, businesses, and community groups focus on community outreach and redevelopment for the betterment of the City of Detroit, by first reaching out to our children. Our school district is a part of our city. Detroit can not reach its full potential and be competitive with other cities unless our school district improves.

3. Create and establish district centers in specific districts. This is a District Wide Community Initiative Program. The center will provide neighborhood resources from reporting crime and informing residents of registered sex offenders in the neighborhood, loitering and illegal dumping ‐ to assisting residents with home improvement projects, snow removal assistance, and lawn services. As well as, assisting senior citizens as needed. The center will not only provide services to its district residents, it will also work closely with businesses and community groups to help improve the appearance of homes and property lines within the neighborhoods, and will be a local outreach to its communities that will answer the needs of the people at a closer distance, then that of downtown Detroit. As a result we have desirable, safer neighborhoods, community cohesiveness, and a city that people can be proud of.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am an advocate for giving back into my community. You will find me volunteering my time, talents, and gifts reporting local, regional, and national news to the blind and print impaired at the Detroit Radio Information Services, a sub‐carrier of WDET, teaching computer and business etiquette courses to young women, ages 18‐25 at a local women’s transitional facility, and coaching youths, ages 4‐12 in the areas of academics, athletics and leadership at a local recreational center. In addition, educating and empowering Precinct 11, District 5 communities in neighborhood safety, homeownership developmental resource awareness, and neighborhood beautification.

I am a people person. As a public servant, I do not believe in sitting behind a desk to accomplish community task. The people of Detroit need their officials out in the community meeting with residents to hear and resolve their concerns. Officials need to be talking with businesses on how they can effectively meet their needs so that businesses sales revenues can increase and as a result they can employ or increase salaries. Officials need to be researching programs that have been effective in other cities and/or states and incorporate those programs to increase revenue for our city.

I am a visionary leader. I take initiative and respond to assign task with authority, influence, motivation, responsibility, and accountability. I handle complex issues using managerial concepts and models that will effectively accomplish organizational goals while satisfying the needs and desires of my clients. I see beyond what measures should be taken to increase profit share and implement core values ‐ incorporating innovative actions to empower relationships for the betterment of the organization. I am able to see opportunities and convert them into benefits. I think strategically and analytical for solutions that transcends into increase performance and quality assurance.

These and many more characteristics and attributes I have that causes me to be unique and stand apart from any other individual or candidate, thus that is what makes me the best candidate for a seat on Detroit’s City Council.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Little League Baseball Coach

Education: WSU 1983, Bach of Science Criminal Justice

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: No

Campaign Contact Number: 313 982 2928

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Want to see Detroit the way it was when he was a kid – clean, safe streets, and people helping each other

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Safe streets part of that is hiring more police officers

2. Education – put our school system on the modern trail – get rid of older schools. Population is less so we can modernize schools. Every school should have computers. Need qualified teachers. Will bring the population back.

3. Make it easier for business to operate in Detroit. Don’t know what roadblocks are in place right now. Provide tax credits, get rid of vacant storefronts, hold town hall meetings to find out what will make it easier for business owners.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Mentoring Detroit youth – teach kids how to play baseball, rules of the game, coach at the high school level. Teach kids to build their bodies and how to be productive citizens.

2. Law enforcement for 18 years fire and police services. Has an understanding of crime fighting and prevention. Strong background in public safety and crime prevention

Commonsense ‐ what would make me feel better being a citizen of Detroit ‐ want to be able to walk down the street and feel safe; want children to have a quality education. Get rid of gridlock. The council has to work together. The may not agree totally on everything but let’s start thinking family first. I see every living human being as a human being ‐ not race, gender, color.

Age: 40

Current Occupation: Parole Manager, Michigan Department of Corrections

Education: Florida A&M University, 1991, Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.adriangreenfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐586‐4523

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council not for the perceived influence or power the position wields, but for the opportunity to truly serve the citizens and taxpayers of the city of Detroit. Given the recent scandals our city has experienced, I want to help restore the public's confidence in city government by working transparently and honestly in the best interests of the citizens.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Crime

The city of Detroit reportedly has been classified as America’s most dangerous city. As a criminal justice professional for the past 15 years, I have seen the effect of crime on victims, offenders, and their families. Michigan’s prisons are filled with residents of the city of Detroit. Many of these offenders are high school dropouts and have no marketable skills. The spiraling cycle of crime begins when mostly young males opt out of the established educational system and because there are no jobs available to accept them, to survive they begin to engage in criminal activity, generally drug‐related or property crimes and later more serious crimes of an assaultive nature. Businesses are reluctant to set up shop in the city because of the perception of Detroit’s crime rate and the subsequent effect it may have on their operations. Residents flee the city because they feel increasingly unsafe and are afraid of being the next victim. Where does it stop?? When Detroiters decide to GO GREEN, they will elect a Councilman who will:

‐ Fully fund the Detroit Police Department and will provide for the full deployment of as many police officers Detroit needs to keep its neighborhoods safe.

‐ Specialized Units of the Department, such as the Gang Squad, Homicide, and Narcotics Enforcement will be fully staffed and empowered to do what they do to keep the citizens and businesses of Detroit safe.

Education

While the City Council has no direct role in the governance of the Detroit Public Schools, I believe there are things I can and will do as your next Councilman to favorably impact the school district:

‐ I will vigorously advocate for a limited role of the City of Detroit in the District. As a proud product of the Detroit Public School System, I believe in public education. But like many Detroiters, I also believe that there are some excellent charter schools in the city of Detroit which offer a legitimate and competitive alternative to the Detroit Public Schools. For me, it’s not an “either/or” proposition, but rather a “both/and” proposition. Like President Obama, he believes in studying Evidence‐Based Practices and doing WHAT WORKS….not for a selective few, but for the good of the children, many of whom are trapped in failing schools with no viable alternative.

Jobs

The city of Detroit’s tax base has been largely dependent on the auto industry for more than 75 years. With the decline of the Big 3, the city needs to do what other cities across the nation have done and diversify its economy. As your Councilman, I will work hard to:

‐ Attract more businesses that are working in the emerging industries nationally and across the world.

‐ Examine the gaps and barriers which currently discourage businesses from investing in Detroit.

‐ Review the City’s tax structure and explore ways to modify it in such a way that will provide fair incentives for businesses and bring jobs to the city.

‐ When jobs are created, taxes are paid which provide for critical city services and the neighborhoods become strong and stable again. That’s Renewal……That’s Restoration…….That’s Revitalization……THAT’S GOING GREEN!!!!

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

In 2003, I was honored to serve the People of Michigan as a member of the Michigan Parole Board. It was very challenging but very rewarding at the same time. I had the responsibility of assisting in the determination of who would be released from our state penal institutions. I approached the job everyday with a deep sense of humility and responsibility, well aware that my vote could potentially impact the safety and security of the public.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I believe that my collective experience with the Michigan Department of Corrections over the past 15 years has prepared me well to serve on City Council. I understand fully what the average city employee faces on daily basis while working diligently to serve the public. I understand the mission of of the city's management and executive policy teams as I have had the responsibility of managing resources and budgets against real need and contractual/labor related limitations. I have served on a deliberative body comprised of individuals with diverse opinions, beliefs, and approach to a common goal and therefore, I understand how to work independently and collaboratively in a setting like the Detroit City Council. Lastly, I have worked with people of all walks of life in my career. I have had exposure to the unique perspectives of offenders, victims, defense and prosecuting attorneys, judges, policymakers, civil servants and executive appointees and I believe that the wealth of those experiences has equipped with the ability to clearly see the big picture as it relates to the change that absolutely needs to be brought about in the city of Detroit.

Age: 65

Current Occupation: Sr Econ Dev Spwecialist

Education: University of Michigan ‐ 1978 BG/Political Sci Oakland Community College Associate Degree, WC3, Associate Degree (not applied for)

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: www.cgriffinjr4detroitcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐319‐8948 or msg 313‐447‐2003

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am runing for Detroit City Council because as a citizen of Detroit we need better legislative representation. I am running because I am qualified,experienced,mature and I know the bureaucracy of our city government I have legitimate and professional relationships that will enable me to be an effective and productive member of that honorable body. I am running because I am committed for and to cause of the citizentry not for another title or other vanity. We need jobs, I know how to get organizations to invest in our city. I've had sucessful negiations with representatives of the Chrysler Corporation, GM, Marthron Oil, just to name a few. I have work hand to hand with two past Mayors. We need better education improved schools and curriculum. I've never been in trouble with the law, I have always had the respect of my peers, as well as my leaders and those who weren't all that enthralled with me appreciated my work‐ethnic/performance and recognized my drive to succeed and accomplish a task/goal. I'm running to be an active, effective and ethical leader for a BETTER DETROIT!!

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

To Regain the Detroit Citizens confidence and trust in it's government.

To bring back the Respect Detroit Deserves.

To Renew the Spirit of Detroit.

Jobs, Cores services, better schools.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. During the past several years I single handedly perfected more than 100 applications to be presented to the City Council for tax abatements on behalf of developers and investors amassing $2.3 billion.

3.Relocating all of the residents (500‐800 families) from the old Herman Gardens public housinmg site to better, safer dwellings through out the city facilating the new, now in progress $20 million multi‐use complex was pretty awesome as well!

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am pre‐disposed to tell the citizens the truth as I know it and or as I understand it. I will not nor have I ever just told the public what was convinient for me or just what they wanted to hear for my personal gain. Plus I don't believe any of the candiates including the incumbents have the successes of private sector management for a five (5)fortunate 500 corporation, plus public sector experience in addition to owning two small business, one which I have maintained with my wife for twenty five years at the same location without property violations or unpaid taxes.

Age: 45

Current Occupation: COORDINATOR SR2S

Education: MURRAY‐WRIGHT HIGH/ WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BA SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: WWW.GIVEEMHALE.ORG

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐914‐8513

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

FORMER STATE LEGISLATOR 14TH HOUSE DISTRICT 1997‐2002. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS LEADER, FORMER MEMBER OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND OTHER POLICY COMMITTEES. MY LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE WILL HELP THE CITY OF DETROIT AND THE DETROIT CITY COUNCIL.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

CRIME

EDUCATION

LAND USE/REDEVELOPMENT

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

CREATING THE AFRICAN MALE HEALTH INITIATIVE (AIMHI)

BRIGING ROAD REPAVING DOLLARS TO DETROIT, GRAND RIVER AND TELEGRAPH RDS

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

FORMER LEGISLATOR, L HAVE LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE THAT IS VERY ESSENTIAL TO THE CITY OF DETROIT AND LANSING

Age: 44

Current Occupation: Business Owner

Education: Austin Peay State University, 1985, B.S. Computer Science, Wayne State University, 1989, MBA, Finance

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.fredhall2009.com

Campaign Contact Number: 888‐409‐4255

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Born and raised in Detroit I have always believed that this city has the potential to again be the destination for people of all races. At this time in our history, I believe my educational background and business experience are what Detroit needs to move forward.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Balance the budget.

2. Making Detroit more small‐business friendly by working toward streamling the business license and permit process. Encouraging the opening of more business incubators and promoting more efficient use of technology.

3. Working with community based organizations to determine the specific needs of our communities.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Assisted in the formation of "Project Exposure" ‐ a male mentoring group ‐through Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where I have been a trustee for nearly 20 years.

2. Serving on the board of "New Center Community Health Services". In this position I am able to impact the direction of needed services for those citizens who need it the most.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 52

Current Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Education: Ijgraduated from the Mackenzie High School in January of 1976 and hold a Bachelor of Science degrees from Point Park University, 1983 located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA and a Master of Education degree from Wayne State University, located in Detroit, MI

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: www.johnharristodetroitcitycouncil2009.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.671.5014

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have been advcating for a better Detroit since 1984, through my Committee H.O.P.E (Helping‐Other‐ People‐Everyday), a social organization formed to address the negative condition of people. The organization was formed to inform and assist the citizens of Detroit to have superior understanding on governmental matters that affect our everyday lives. Plus, I have a strong participant of advocation my position on the issues of our city through participating in the election process in the manner as follows: I was a candidate for city council in 1985; and a Candidate for Detroit Mayor in 1989/1993 and we are still going over a lot of the same matters from back in these years and now it is time for solutions to our issues and I strongly feel that I do and will being some good proposal to the table.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Public Safety/Education/Job Creation

Protect All City Revenue Systems

Stop wasting of City funds on unnecessary leasing/contracts

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I became a Detroit Police Reserve Officer in 1985, by completiing its program to help provide Public Safety for the citizen here in Detroit.

I was the Second Vice President and Board Member for the once Mayor's Committee "Keep Detroit Beautiful", working with other in the city to push for the City of Detroit to become "Clean City, U.S.A.", and this will be the "Catalyst" in my advocacy for a better Detroit.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

One of the unique characteristic of my leadership that makes me stand out among the other candidates seeking a seat on our City Council; is that I have been speaking out for a better Detroit from the day that I moved back here to the City of Detroit in 1984 and throughout the years on issues, when I have felt that those of us who live here in the city have been disrespected.

Age: 39

Current Occupation: Corrections Officer

Education: Wayne State University, Bachelors of Science

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.lawandaharrison4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐345‐3882

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have the heart of a server and the mind of a leader. I feel it is time for a true server with a fear of God to be a strong and mighty voice for the citizens of Detroit. The citizens have lost trust in city government, and I am in this race to not only regain their trust but to show proof that I am the best choice.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Reducing crime and the recidivism rate, lowering the unemployment rate by encouraging large companies to open in Detroit, assist with ideas to balance budget.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Mentoring children and counseling convicted felons

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am a believer of Christ in which I feel a person should posses in their heart if they choose to serve the people of Detroit. Having a true fear of God would deter me from using, abusing and putting self first. Many candidates run to various churches to get votes but do not incorporate God in their run for office. I am a candidate who is walking in the "supernatural" and will not do anything to disapppoint the citizens of Detroit.

Age: 41

Current Occupation: President, Canine Companions Ltd., www.caninecompanionsltd.org

Education: 1‐Year, Southern University; working toward Public Administration Degree

Felony Convictions: Yes. Racketeering, White Slavery, Child Non‐support

Campaign Website: n/a but see work web site: caninecompanionsltd.org

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐308‐6646

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

To rehabilitate the minds and hearts of all of Detroit Citizens by restoring hope and leadership. ‐‐ To revitalize the city neighborhoods through proposals from residential City of Detroit contacts through council approval programs.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Council‐approved programs to eliminate abandoned crime haven houses and buildings. 2. Clarity, 3. Integrity and 4. Accountability by shedding light on corruption and unfair practices.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Working with the 10th Police Precinct in 2003; 2. Working with Senior Citizens and Youth Programs and Dog Training with kids.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Compassion and Love for the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Civil Rights Attorney and Mother

Education: University of Michigan BA 1995, UD Mercy School of Law JD 1998

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 3133713898

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I just didn't like what I was seeing out there and I felt people in the City if Detroit deserved a choice. They say before you complain about something you need to do something. I asked myself what am I going to do to make things better? I'm a single mom and I don't feel like the city is taking care of it's citizens, and I thought I needed to either try to be part of the solution or leave. I think that Detroiters get a bad rap ‐ we are far more sophisticated than people give us credit for, and, we as people, do care. We've learned our lessons on name recognition. I'm proud to be a part of the many Detroiters who stood up to send a message to our current council that is needs to do a better job.

I think the people of Detroit deserve better, and the needs of the citizens aren't being addressed. Sometimes it's hard living here. The city can make this a better place to live ‐ we do it for special events ‐ why can't we do that every day? I live here and I'm trying to make it better. I have a child and I'm concerned about his future. Our children deserve the same services they get in the suburbs. If more people get educated, crime will go down because people will have options. If we improve our graduation rates we will have a workforce that will attract companies because companies will be able to fill their positions.

I'm committed to the causes of justice and being able to live the American Dream.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) Education

2.) Safety and improving Quality of Life

3.) Job Development

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I've helped a lot of people with special needs children with the education system. I felt compelled to do something about it because of my own personal experiences with the school system. I can honestly say the system as it is right now it is not equipping Detroit's children with the education they need to compete in today's economy.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I don't know about all of the candidates, but I'm business minded, intelligent and have a well‐rounded education, I belong to a church and I have a good heart, and I believe in an honest day's work for honest pay. I believe that we are our brother's keeper, and we need look toward the future. I'm not a career politician, I just felt compelled to do this at this time because of what I saw ‐ I know I could make a positive contribution.

Age: 61

Current Occupation: Education Administrator & Clinical Therapist

Education: BA Correctional Administration, MA Counseling Education Adult Agency Counseling, Master of Arts Teaching Social Studies & Technical Education, Education Specialist Administration & Supervision, Completed Course work towards Doctorate of Education ‐ Educat

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.jonas4council.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.690.0459

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I would like to effect change for the citizens of the City of Detroit in an effort to revitalize and improve city services. I would like to restore confidence in the office of public service. I would like to develop a cohesive work relationship with neighboring manicipalities. I would like to ensure that Detroit City Ordinances are enforced, restore monthly bulk‐up, seize abandoned and neglected property be imminent domain, enact an emergency demolition resolution, eliminate trash tax, districting for council members. I stand for the City Charter revision. I would advocate for a Council Candidate Coliation. Mass transit system, stabalize insurance rates, Make certain that dollars in the city is managed properly. I would like to ensure that there is oversight in city government/departments. Relative to crime ‐ look at Certainty "vs" severity". Work towards restoring the City to its previous grand status. I am smart, competent, articulate, professional, a people person and alifetime Detroiter. "A Vote for me...Is a Voice for you".

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Improve Public Safety; Assist with School Improvement; Improving and revitalizing Neighborhoods (Cleaning up the City, Be a part of the solution for a renaissance for the City of Detroit. Bring professionalism & integrity to the office of City Council.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Being a model citizen; Excellent neighbor, maintaining of property; civic dedication (Voted in every election since age 18 years‐old). Integrity.

Educationally qualified; Integrity, Professionalism; Understanding the concerns and issues of the people of Detroit, having been a lifetime resident. Wanting to make a difference and restore the City a as wonderful and safe place to reside.

Age: 42

Current Occupation: Filmmaker, audio engineer

Education: White elementary, Earhart Middle, Western and Southwestern High Schools, Detroit, MI.; Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI, Speech and Mass Communications, Music; The Recording Workshop, (Audio Engineering) Chillicothe, OH., Wayne State University,

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: No website currently, but email to [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐962‐2153

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Seven years ago, I decided that Detroit politics must change, and as Ghandi said, you must "be the change in the world you seek ". If I am successful in winning a council seat, it will prove that anyone who works hard and has their heart and mind in the right place can also follow and bring a better Detroit in the process. If I win, I can vote as my conscience dictates and not according to a contributor or outsiders. I want Detroit to bring back what made it thrive. There should be a swing on every swing set, a hoop on every court, and cleanliness throughout. Mass Transit should unite Uptown with Downtown. I love our city, and believe it is time to heal. My Goals for a "Cleaner, Greener Detroit" need to be adopted by our city to move it positively forward. We should be leaders and not followers of the Green economy.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

I have 10 "Goals for a Cleaner, Greener Detroit" I wrote in 2002. The words have changed, the plan remains. My top three are (1)Anti Litter/pro cleaner neighborhoods: I think litterrers should clean or city, fines are not enough to keep our city clean.

(2)Summer/Afterschool Youth Recreation: Currently, City Hall doesn't run the DPS, but summer and youth recreation will provide jobs and keep our youth out of harms way.

(3)Park Improvements: Detroit has to improve our parks to improve our image. Making Detroit a more welcoming community must begin with parks that current and future Detroiters want to play, exercise, and barbeque in.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Joyce Kilmer wrote' "I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. I have planted trees and flowers throughout our city, In Parks, and homes I have known. And, as President of LaSalle College Park Improvement association, near city airport, I distributed free wildflower seeds.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I may be the only man in the history of Detroit to be in TWO special elections. Over the last seven years I have probably spent more time in council chambers than any other person not paid by the city of Detroit. I have been an eyewitness to much of the current scandals and history, while not being involved.

I have studied the past governments of Detroit as well as the present, and I have reviewed City Charters going back 50 years. I review the daily council agenda, and know where the contracts are going, and what is happening in committee. In whatever capacity I serve the city I wonder "what would Hazen Pingree do"?

Age: 35

Current Occupation: CPA/Professional Speaker

Education: Ross School of Business, 1995, Bachelor of Business Administration; Walsh College, 2004, Master of Science in Finance

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: lisahowze4detroitcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 575‐8100 mobile

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit is in a state of financial crisis. The ability to provide city services to citizens is in jeopardy; city workers' jobs are at stake; and the tax base in Detroit, supported by business and residents alike, is eroding day by day. Detroit needs a City Council that is prepared to address these tough issues and provide focused solutions to resolve our budget deficit. I will work with both residents and businesses to strengthen Detroit communities; provide youth‐based services, job creation, and economic development.

I am the only certified public accountant running in the City Council race. I have 14 years of public accounting and client service experience. The City of Detroit was one of my local government audit clients while I was in business advisory services at Arthur Andersen LLP. I want to use my skill and experience in accounting and business to bring fiscal responsibility to City Hall. With integrity and professionalism, my goal is to restore confidence in City government and its elected officials.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for Detroit with explanation are as follows:

1) City's image

2) Eliminate the budget deficit

3) Disposition of city assets

Re‐branding and repairing the City's image should be a top priority for City Council. For many, perception is reality, and unfortunately that reality is stalling our progress as a city and as a region.

In addition, there should be a review of the city’s long‐term plan and recommendations provided by the City Planning Commission, an advisory board to the City Council. The findings from the review should be discussed with the Director of Planning and Development, whose department is responsible for proposing amendments to the Master Plan, among other things, including maintaining and selling City‐ owned property.

Of critical concern is the disposition of City‐owned assets. The executive branch and the legislative body should work in concert to evaluate the city’s portfolio of physical, financial, and human capital assets. They should determine whether the assets are performing or underperforming. The criteria for selling a physical asset should not be limited to the need to balance the budget. Though, there would be an upfront cash payment that could help balance the budget, long‐term assets should not be used to resolve a short‐term budget deficit. The city needs to get its spending under control and optimize the use of its assets to ensure a maximum return on those assets, and place the City and her constituents in a favorable position.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

In my role as Detroit Chapter President of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., I accomplished the following: 1)Provided local area high school and college students more than $60,000 in scholarships; 2) Mentored hundreds of young men and women and exposed and prepared them for careers in accounting and business; and, 3) Last but not least, aided Detroit families with small children during the holiday season through NABA’s Adopt‐a‐Family program, a partnership with Salvation Army.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

As previously stated, I am the only certified public accountant in the City Council race with 14 years of business advisory and client service experience. My skill set is need at the City Council table, as a vacancy will be created in the Finance, Budget and Audit Committee in City Council with the retirement of Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel. Her role cannot be filled with just any candidate, but someone with the right skill set.

Age: 32

Current Occupation: Account Representative

Education: Pershing H.S., Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts: Video Production certificate, Wayne State University: pursuing B.A. in Public Relations

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.antoinehubbardforcouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐717‐6711

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because Detroit has been in the dark for too long and I feel I can be the light that will help Detroit shine again. The citizens of Detroit are tired of being lied to, the scandals that are costing us all millions, and no one being held accountable for their actions. Detroit needs a change of who is representing them. As I was out getting signatures for the petitions, many older people said they felt I was too young to represent the people of Detroit. Just as I am "young" there are also young people who vote. I think the City Council should have a balance of old and young. Detroit needs fresh ideas to help the city move forward. Every one is always talking about wanting or having change, but the true question is: when change occurs are you willing to embrace it? I want to engage the youth especially to get out and vote and to be active voices in the communities.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top three priorities are:

1). To balance the city's budget deficit.

2). To focus on providing better city services for senior citizens and to re‐open recreation centers for the youth.

To engage the citizens to be more active in their communities. Bring the UNITY back in COMMUNITY.

3). To educate the citizens of Detroit about making Detroit green for the environment.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

One of the most important contributions any one can make is to be a mentor to a child. I am a Big Brother mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sister organization.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I would have to say when people first see me they think I'm a teenager or early 20's. But I want people to see me as someone who has potential to turn the City of Detroit around. I am a true fighter for things I want.

Age: 65

Current Occupation: licensed bachelor's social worker (ret.)

Education: Central high school graduate, Attended theDetroit Institute of Technology

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: starr4council.net

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐974‐7711

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I care about my city and all Detroiters. I have the ability and dedication to help turn the city council around working with other elected officials. Detroit needs honest,capable and dedicated representatives on the council. As always in my past positions, I will make sure that I know policy and procedure according to the charter and use that knowledge to best serve the citizens of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Integrity,fairness and safety. There are more concerns,but you only asked for three‐the others are my priorities too.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Helping others with my knowledge of their rights.Using myself as an example, when giving advice to young people about getting an education and having a choice about the direction you choose for yourself.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My concern and experience in working with and for the public.I am a people person. I care an want to be a major participant in Detroit shine again.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Social Worker

Education: University of Iowa‐BA; Eastern Michigan University‐MSSW

Felony Convictions: None.

Campaign Website: None.

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐806‐6711

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The current attitude amonge those currently on city council needs to be shifted back to serving the people instead of self serving at the expense of the people.

I was born and raised in the City of Detroit and would work hard to see it prosper and regain the influence it once had throughout the nation, restored. Furthermore, I still believe that honesty and integrity are foundational, and will be instrumental in restoring hope and confidence back to City Council. I am a man of wisdom, honesty and integrity.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

City Services, Police/Fire response, Crime.

All three areas have the potential to hurt or harm the city. How a city or region effectively handles these issues portends economic and people growth, or a declined thereof.

I would look at overall effectiveness of city services and suggest eliminating duplication/redundancy of services, collapsing services where feasible and cross train employees to do more than one job. Addressing police/fire reponse, I would cross train where feasible, beef up readiness to respond by emphasizing maintenance of vehicle/materials practices and increase the attractiveness of these occupations by increasing starting salaries. I would work to find ways to make drug dealing and drug buying less attractive with stiffer penalites and public exposure of those who would enage in this activity. As for crime, I would consider funding of alternatives to incarceration within an collaborative effort with the courts. And I would recommend a beefed up ordinance policy governing pawn shops which deal heavily with guns and like weapontry.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My work in the union has fought for worker's rights and safe guard gains made in making business and labor strong allies for the good of all.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I work in the trenches everyday collaborating with others and sometimes single handily to bring change to peoples lives and life situations with positive results.

Age: 59

Current Occupation: Department Manager Wayne County Mental Health

Education: MBA in Health Care Management 2000 Univ. of Phoenix, B.S. Applied Science (Medical Technology) 1991, American Institute for Paralegal Studies 1989, certificate

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: Face Book Pam Hyde Shelton on Yahoo

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 369‐9593

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for the Detroit City Council because I want to bring back professionalism, honesty,integrity to the office of City Council. I want to stop the appearence of chaos and clueleness when it comes to the governing of city business. As a Department Manager in mental health I have experience in overseeing a contract with a budget of half a million dollars, hired 50 people into the Enhanced consumer program, developed it's budget and monitored the programs along with performing the bidding procurement process for services.

To the Detroit City Council I will bring additional years of experience, knowledge and maturity from working as a Legislative researcher for the Wayne County Commission Office of General Council on legislative issues and public policy, and grant writing for the sheriff department. I also served as a union president, negotiating contracts and arbitrations.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for Detroit

1. Community safety

2. Open and honest government

3. To recruit bring businesses back to Detroit, ( Macy, J.C.Penny, Sears, Kmart, Targets, Apple Bee's, Chili, SAM's Club Costco's)with business comes jobs and tax revenue.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Chairperson for 7 years the Shoes for Kids. This program was a partnership with Little Rock Baptist Church and St. John's Health System. Each year we gave away new shoes to kids in Wayne,and Oakland Counties.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My greatest ability to stand out among the 167 candidates are my problem solving skills, communication skills and listening skills.

Age: 38

Current Occupation: Stage Management Mentor & Interpretive Docent

Education: Howard University

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313.567.0093

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for a seat on Detroit City Council because I believe that the citizens of Detroit deserve better representation in the council. Detroiters deserve a council that will be diligent, honest and hard workers for them. Our city has challenges, but it also has opportunities to be a destination of choice for tourists, a thriving cosmopolitan home of choice for families, and a location of choice for a diverse field of businesses. I believe that I can help bring this reality to our great city.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Advocate for the arts:

Encourage growth of arts companies to bring new energy and economic growth

Make Detroit a headquarters for the film industry’s talent and production needs

Bring a coalition to create a cultural arts center

Return arts to our schools to encourage better scholarship for our students

Use the arts to bridge communities and neighborhoods

Stronger Neighborhoods:

Work with the citizenry to reduce and remove blight and illegal dumping

Involve community leadership with the creation/implantation of projects

Support neighborhood citizen patrols

Work with government and businesses to cease foreclosures

Cleaner Environment:

Bring better solid waste management to Detroit

Make sure that our air, water and land are clean and stay clean

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My first great contribution to the public good is work I have done with the Wyoming/Schoolcraft Community Council. We have brought our neighborhood together with block parties, food drives, cleaned up nearby parks and kept crime down in our area through diligent work with our neighbors and police precinct.

My second great contribution to the public good is that I regularly, through employment and in my private life, work with teens and young people by mentoring them and providing opportunities and encouragement as they need it. This builds our communities' resource of citizens who provide their talent and work to Detroit's benefit.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am able to bring the honesty, integrity, and positive energy for change that our council needs. I am not afraid to speak the truth on behalf of Detroit citizens. I will keep as my first responsibility my duty to the citizens of Detroit and their best interests. I can reinforce the belief in our great city; bringing the best to the fore and finding solutions for our city's ills.

Age: 29

Current Occupation: Attorney + Small Business Owner

Education: Michigan State University‐James Madison College, 2002, BA ‐ Political Science and International Relations MSU‐Detroit College of Law, 2005, JD

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: www.actionrjackson4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐633‐7860

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit deserves better quality officials and higher standards of policy making. As an attorney and small business owner, I offer Detroit, strong and sound decision‐making abilities, professionalism, integrity, creativity and energy. I'm not looking for a job, I want to get the job done in Detroit. "To whom much is given, much is required." I have a lot to offer, and I am ready to serve.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for Detroit:

1. Diversify Detroit's economy by creating, supporting and investing in small businesses and new industries that will use Detroit's human and natural resources.

2. Audit Detroit city goverment in an effort to stop corruption and wasteful spending.

3.Reallocate funds to much needed city services, like improved police efforts, greening efforts and jobs, and STREET LIGHTS in our neighborhoods!

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good are:

1. As a small business owner, I appreciated the legal services I was able to provide myself, without the bill. I have dedicated a significant amount of time to providing needed legal services, at no charge, to other entrepreneurs, small business owners and entertainers.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My energy and upbeat personality will energize and inspire Detroit residents to make the changes that are needed! Detroiters will feel the new positive attitude and want to stay in Detroit, and friends of Detroit will want to visit and stay!

Age: 45

Current Occupation: Director of Business Improvement District Jefferson East Business Association

Education: three years business college, host of trainings and certifications on economic development, etc.

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.votesheilajackson.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐332‐1465

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

With my extensive background in policy and budgetary matters, I believe I am handcrafted for the role of city council member. My work, to this point, embodies the kind of resourcefulness, malleability and tenacity it will take to forge a new type of city government to stabilize and replace the current one riddled with corruption and over spending. My impact will be immediately visible.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

There are three primary areas of focus I plan to pursue in city council. These three areas are:

1. Business Development ‐ via entrepreneurship and attracting new business to the city. This is an extension of the work that I do know as Director of Business Improvement District for Jefferson East Business Association. It is my fundamental goal to continue to work to revitalize Detroit's economy through community and economic development

2. Youth Development – Pushing for positive programming to help nurture and prepare the city’s youth for successful and productive adulthood.

3. Environmental Initiative – Pursuing mandatory recycling efforts in the city, while promoting green initiatives like bicycling to work etc.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good have been developing and organizing a highly successful neighborhood safety initiative within the city, and revitalizing the communities along the

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The fundamental characteristic that sets me apart from the other candidates is my resourcefulness. I have consistently demonstrated through my work in the public and private sector that I can take whatever resources are available, whether limited or abundant, and stretch them to accomplish the goal at hand. This characteristic, coupled with the commitment and energy I possess, and the tangible accomplishments I've achieved, make me a perfect match for city council.

Age: 61

Current Occupation: Pre Law Student

Education: Southwestern,Wayne comminity, Wayne State,

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐9189567

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

There has been a breakdown in the goverment in the city of Detroit, it is now time for new leadership that will be trustworthy, someone that will serve the citizens with dignity and integrity. This is what i stand for.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My vision is Detroit will provide its citizens with a fair, safe productive way of life, through educational programs and the rights of fair laws that will not discriminate from the bottom to the top.

I believe we can rewrite laws that will benefits this city from the high property taxes. and i believe that we have a resposibility to our seniors, the homeless,and those returning to the city from prison and the military.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I've worked on blight removeal, I contrubuted to the care, mantaince and feeding the hungry. I'v given back to students as i mentor them in the detroit publice schools after school programs. I've spoken for causes in churches for women's day, lunchion, and sunday school.I've taught computer skills to seniors, as well as cared for the critical ill, and the sick and shut in. I am a precient Delegate and I have ran for office, 2006 for state repersentative District 5

I bring balance to the City Council with all my unique skills. this is my home born and raised never moved out. I have done more then politics so i can relate to a varity of things when i set at council seat and vote for the citizens knowing that what i vote for will effect me and my family as will as the citizens of detroit.

Age: 38

Current Occupation: Program Director

Education: Wayne State University, 1997 BSW, 1998 MSW

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: SaunteelJenkins.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐887‐7792

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit is experiencing the greatest challenges we’ve faced since the great depression. We’re also facing a leadership crisis. We need leadership on city council who understands the issues and can make tough decisions. I have the qualifications and character needed on city council to help turn the city around.

I have a diverse professional background, which includes corporate, non‐profit and government experience. All of which have prepared me well to play a constructive role on the city council.

My greatest preparation came from working with former City Council President Maryann Mahaffey. I have indepth knowledge of the charter mandated roles and responsibilities of Detroit City Council, including the budget process, ordinance process, and the contracting process. We have no more time to waste and I'm ready to hit the ground running.

More than any of the above, I am running because I love this City. We must have new leadership who is dedicated to serving the public, not serving themselves.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Attracting and retaining jobs. Many of the problems our city faces are a direct or indirect result of poverty and unemployment.

To begin to address many of our problems City Council must help create and retain jobs in Detroit. I would start by making city government a place that welcomes new business and encourages the continued success/growth of businesses already operating here in the city.

We often hear politicians speak about the need for jobs, then turn around and tell business owners we don’t need them here because they don’t live in the city, or they don’t look like “us”. Government jobs on every level of government continue to disappear as budget constraints force workforce reductions. The reality is we cannot offer jobs to citizens, without having the businesses that create the jobs. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. 2. Stabilizing the city's finances. The city budget is perhaps City Council's greatest responsibility. That responsibility must be taken seriously. We have a $300 million deficit and no major changes have been made to address the deficit. I would push for a structural and forensic audit of every city department in order to eliminate waste, repetition and corruption. I would also look to other city's who have gone through similar challenges as Detroit to learn how we can move forward and provide quality city services with a reduced tax base.

3. Creating a safe environment for our children to live and learn. Reducing the violence in our community will require a comprehensive set of programs that address several causes and risk factors for violence, and it will require a long‐term commitment at every level in the community. I will form a Youth Task Force to focus on reducing youth violence and creating safe afterschool activities for our children. The task force will include stakeholders from the grassroots, business, labor and faith‐based communities.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Currently, I’m serving as the Program Director of a residential substance abuse treatment program for men. Our slogan is, "Saving Families...One Father At A Time." For every man we help there is a mother who no longer has to take care of her children alone, or an elderly parent that now has a son to cut grass and shovel snow, or a child who can grow up with a father. We provide a much needed service in the community and I am proud to be a part of it.

2. I am also proud of the work I did with Maryann Mahaffey. I worked on some key issues including: casino development agreements; housing development projects; business development projects; homelessness; predatory lending; and many other relevant issues. The most important lesson I learned during my tenure in Maryann’s office was the necessity of an open and honest process within government. Even when opposing an issue, the process must be one of integrity.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am the only 1 of 167 candidates who was trained by one of the best City Council members in the history of this city, Maryann Mahaffey. My campaign has proven that I'm a coalition builder because I've been able to bring leaders in the grassroots, labor, business and faith‐based communities together to support my candidacy.

Finally, my diverse professional career in non‐profit, for‐profit, government and starting my own business give me a well‐rounded perspective that's needed on City Council.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Registrar, City of Detroit Vital Statistics

Education: Wayne State Univ., 1999, Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: do not have a website. e‐mail address: [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐522‐5054

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am seeking a seat on the Detroit City Council because I am a servant of the people. Currently, I am the Registrar for one of the largest cities in the State of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan. This position presents opportunities to interface with many disciplines such as education, state and local governments, social agencies, and various vendors. The experience of administering policies and procedures, as well as reviewing and overseeing large budgets has prepared me for a constructive role on the City Council. As a City Council member, I will address concerns and critical areas by making sound decisions on policies to promote. Relative to my position as Registrar, I am required to uphold the laws of the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit. As a City Council member, I will continue to uphold laws.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Protect and improve public safety

Financial Solvency (elimiate budget deficit)

Efficient City Services

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

As Registrar for the City of Detroit, I have to make decisions based on individuals that are not able to pay for birth certificates. We deal with a great number of Returning Citizens and customers seeking affordable housing for their families. I initiated an agreement with CROSSROADS, to pay for half of the fees for customers that are not financially able to pay the full price.

As a member of the New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, I am involved with the Harvest Ministry, where we feed between 400 and 500 needy families a month.

I am an ordinary person with an extraordinary personality. I am a very affectionate, friendly, and cheerful individual that can get along with anyone.

During this campaign venue, I have meet so many wonderful people. When I see my co‐campaigners on the trail, I usually let them know how good it is to see them and that I hope things are going well for them. The unique characteistic that makes me stand out among the other 167 candidates is my compassion and concerns for others.

Age: 57

Current Occupation: Director of Community Affairs‐ Governors Office, State of Michigan

Education: Graduated,Wayne State University Labor School

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.barbarajeanj.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 659‐8527

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I have the skill set, experience, knowledge and passion needed to bring about the positive change we need in our city. I have 15 years of government experience working in both state and local government. I have been actively involved in the community for the past 30 years. My experience has been on the executive side of government, working as a Manager and Director of Neighborhood City Halls under the Archer Administration and as Director of Community Affairs and Regional Director for Detroit for Governor Granholm. I serve on many boards including Communities in Schools, Neighborhood Service Organization, Crime Stoppers, Cadillac Community Development Center, Salvation Army, American Red Cross African American Leadership Council and others. I now want to serve the city on the legislative side of government and work in a collaborative manner to help Detroit be a safe, clean city with opportunities for economic development, good jobs and great schools.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

I would like to concentrate on crime, education and core city sevices such as transportation, etc.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. I have been serving the city to make a difference with a decrease in crime as an active member of the board of crime stoppers.

2. I have been a servant for the community at large in founding and facilitating the Governor's Community Ambassadors and working with people in the community to both solve problems and be a resource.

My unique characteristic is my abilty to work well with people and my organizational skills. I have the ability to pull people together to work in a collaborative manner and get things accomplished.

Age: 34

Current Occupation: Author/Motivational Speaker/National TV Personality (The Maury Show)

Education: University of Detroit Mercy, B.A. (Legal Administratio), University of Detroit M.A. (Liberal Studies)

Felony Convictions: Yes as a 17 year old juvenile. Second Degree Murder and Felony Firearms,1992

Campaign Website: raphaelbjohnson4citycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐425‐6820 or 313‐425‐6830

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I owe the City of Detroit. The worst thing I could ever do took place when I was a misguided teenager and it cost the lost of life of an innocent man. I bring to the Council table a more hightened compassion for human life regardless of color, class, creed, religion or socio‐economi status. I was resilient and able to bounce back and graduate from Cass Tech H.S. After paying the price for my actions and further atonement, I would graduate from UDM summa cum laude in the BA a Graduate (MA)programs. I am married with two children. I have my own business. Being extremely active in the communities and working with at‐risk youth have earned me the Best Community Leader in the country award from Steve Harvey. Also I am contracted with the Maury Show to make interventions with out‐of‐control teens and controlling men. I want to serve as a posterboy for change, inspiration and hope. It's been a while since Detroit has had leadershiop that can inspire those who are not readily encourable. We need a face of change and I humbly submit myself to such.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Public Safety (Polic, Fire, EMT)

2. Creation of Jobs (Contracts, Regional Cooperation an attracting businesses to city)

3. Balancing the Budget (tax base, restructure government, downsize)

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Engaging in self‐improvement and development

2. Passion and dedication in helping impact the lives others (especially our youth).

I best represent the self‐change that we talk about wanting to see in the people of Detroit that we serve. Leadership must be the example of the change they want to see in the people. None of the other candidates have represented this to the hilt like I have/do.

Age: 43

Current Occupation: Consultant

Education: Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, Master of Arts, Counseling & Human Development with a specialization in Educational Psychology, 1988, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in English Literature

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.votedarlitajones.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐633‐6779

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because it is my firm belief that with a QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT Detroit can experience a rebirth. This rebirth and revitalization will position us as a first class international city and ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE for all citizens of detroit regardless of educational status, income level, residential location, race color or creed. As a candidate, I posess a diverse educational and professional background; which ranges from but is not limited to, organizational, educational and international development. I have a well‐spring of knowledge that will allow me to help design and oversee the implementation of public policy in Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Securing, Strenghtening and empowering our neighborhoods.

2. Strengthening the Detroit Public Schools to prepare our

youth to compete in the global workforce.

3. Economic development to create more jobs and revitalize

industry.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Serving as a resource on a consultant and volunteer basis to help communities, small businesses and non‐profit organizations develop sound organizational and strategic plans to moblize, organize and write proposals to receive funding to move their organizations forward to enhance the lives of their employees, citizens and/or clients.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristic I possess that separates me from the other 167 candidates is my overall organizational, international and human development perspective. This experience renders me effective and efficient with connecting the policy, organizational and social components of government in a way that engages citizens to understand that they are stakeholders in the overall process of developing public policy. This leads to increased public awarness and helps with the social and financial development that will enhance their quality of life regardless of educational status, income level, residential location, race color or creed.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Detroit City Council Member

Education: Wayne State University, Bachelors Degree in Psychology

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: N/A

Campaign Contact Number: 313 894‐1150

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroit is suffering‐‐‐economically and in some respects from a crisis in leadership. As a former President of the Communications Workers of America, Local 4004, I continue to fight for issues that are important to both the people of Detroit and our Business community. I am running to retain my seat on the Detroit City Council out of a sense of urgency, to continue to advocate for Jobs & Economic Development, as I have through the Skills Trade Task Force.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

The easy answer of course is JOBS, JOBS, and JOBS. We must do more on this front because of the global economic crisis, foreclosure crisis, public education crisis (especially our deployable graduation rates which are at an all‐time low of about 40%, that means 60% of our children are not prepared to compete). First, the City of Detroit must get it’s financial house in order, so the looming Budget Deficit is a major priority moving forward‐‐‐we must spend within our means. Secondly, as I travel around the City, Public Safety is a top concern of both the Business Community and the people of our great city. And, third, Jobs & Economic Development‐‐‐we must make the nexus for our young people that education is the only preparation for good paying jobs and that we can not attract new businesses to the City of Detroit without an educated workforce.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

That’s a tough question to answer because our challenges and opportunities that I just outlined above tells me that servant‐leadership requires one to be agile and focused on a number of fronts. I am most proud that I bring a sense of Professionalism and Integrity to the legislative branch of city government something that is needed in all walks of life but especially from our elected officials. There is not a hint of scandal in my background or very being‐‐‐period. However, through the leadership I have provided as Chairperson of the Skill Trades Task Force, we have provided job opportunities for many of our residents‐‐‐so, we’re transforming lives every week and in many cases bringing business owners and the This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. unemployed and under‐employed together. I also led the charge to change the City Charter and we’ll elect a Charter Commission for the first time in a long time. I also changed the City Ordinance as it relates to the fines associated with the Department of Administrative Hearings.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Servant‐leadership is really a calling, much like one being called to ministry in their religion; it is a serious covenant between myself and the people I was elected to serve. I think what makes me unique is that I came from the Labor Movement, worked very hard and met all of those challenges of being a woman in the work place also. As a former Union President, I had to staff our operation, establish goals, balance budgets and meet the high expectations of my membership. I think that I am more prepared than most candidates to meet the demands of the Detroit City Council on a daily basis.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Admission Coordinator

Education: Attending WSU, pursuing BA in Public Relations, and MA in Sociology

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 3138850756

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because I love Detroit. I was raised in Detroit, I have no intention to leave Detroit and I am tired of the individuals that talk and complain about Detroit and are not active in correcting the problems of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

These are in no particular order:

We need to correct how we handle our mentally ill/behavioral problem individuals. We have so many homeless individuals that are shuffled through the system who need a facility and qualified professionals to take care of them.

We need to fix our schools. The school board is a joke. The problems that this executive financial person is having shows what type of financial mess we are in. I have a grandson who went 2 semesters without books. We need to change the structure of Detroit schools. There are a lot of families that don't want to live in Detroit because of the school system.

We need jobs in the city. We need jobs to employ young people and these people that were laid off. We need a city council that can work with the Mayor to create programs that help people who were in prison, we need programs for people who were never in prison. If we can get jobs to people they can buy homes in Detroit, and have their businesses and bring revenue into Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I don't belong to any major individual, but my contribution is on an individual level. When I know there is a lady down the street who furnace is broken I can call up someone to volunteer their man hours and time and material to fix it or replace it.

The second thing I have contributed to Detroit is that I am a die hard Detroiter I support it when it is right, and speak out when it's wrong. When you are in love with someone or something you need fight for it.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I don't know the other one hundred and sixty something and I'm sure they all love Detroit and want to help Detroit. I will bring my hard work and communicate with the citizens ‐ no closed doors and then you find out the vote. I bring a fighter to the table (not the type of fighting that they have been doing), I can listen to another person's idea and if it's a better idea I can go with that. When I disagree I can make sure I keep my personal feelings separate and be professional. We are supposed to be servants of the public not self‐servants. I won't be the one that does just the popular thing. Not everyone is going to like what you do. The bottom line is I'm going to do what's right for the city.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Retired

Education: Oakland Univ, 1976 , BA, Wayne State,1977, Univ, Mortuary Science

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.trembleforcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐285‐0184

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I believe that Detroit is a great place to live and considered to be an emerging world class business and cultural center.

Detroit's greatness has been overshadowed by the negative press due to some corrupt elected officials, economic depression and neglect.

As a council person, I will contribute to the revitalization of Detroit.

My goals are to implement new policies that would benefit the city of Detroit by attracting new businesses, new residents and restoring trust in elected officials

Improve the image of Detroit by exhibiting the cooperation between diverse cultural and community groups all working towards community improvement, job training, youth and senior citizen programs.

Improve the city budget by eliminating duplication of services and wasteful spending.

Improve response time of police department, fire department and emergency medical department,

Improve city services.

Improve waste management system which includes neighborhood recycling.

I believe with a lot of work and sacrifice the city would not only be a place where people will want to live, but a place where new businesses will want to be located and tourism will grow.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Balance the budget.

Improve restoration or teardown of abandoned structures

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Working with youth outreach programs ‐ directing youth towards higher education programs, or job placement, working with tutoring, and planned activities

Working with seniors outreach programs ‐ preparing meals, and providing assistance with housing, medical and social activities

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My love of Detroit and the belief in her people.

My job and life experiences have prepared me with skills that apply to the duties of a council person.

The skills provided ‐ leadership, ability to work in a group, ability to seek out knowledge and apply the knowledge to a task, to gather statistical facts in order to set a budget, to read and interpret the law, to read contracts and apply the law to the contractual obligations, interact with lawyers in a legal setting, negotiate and settle disputes, testify in court, and testify at depositions

Age: 51

Current Occupation: Own a television production company

Education: HS Murray Wright

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: call back

Campaign Contact Number: current number

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The real reason I'm running is because this city is going to hell in a hand basket ‐ we have a corrupt city council, a corrupt mayor (Kwame Kilpatrick), and we have no one that knows how to get money. We spend money from the state but no one brings new money or jobs and revenue.

It takes some one to stick their neck out ‐ It's time that we get together and figure out a solution and figure out what we're going to do.

The bottom line is that people are just tired. Citizens ask me what should they do, this is sad, this is really sad.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Bring in money, Head up the Detroit Police Department and make it work, Find a way to keep people safer in the streets. We have a situation now where when the jobs come back, we need to make the city safe. Common sense tells us that the community needs to come together to make this happen.

Without police protection crime goes up and when crime goes up everyone is in harm's way.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

When I was a kid I worked with the Westside Community Organization, with Ken Cockrel, Justin Ravitts, and my Auntie Margaret Shine working on politics and in the community. I learned as I went along ‐ and the same problems we had back then are the same problems we have today. You have to be honest with the public. You can't be all powerful, it's not about putting money in your pocket, it's not about influence if your not going to use it in the right way.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Honesty and Knowledge. Knowledge of the community I will serve because I live in that community and honesty because I'm not taking any money, and I do not want to put anything in my pocket.

Age: 50

Current Occupation: Family Service Worker at New St. Paul HeadStart

Education: Assoc WCCCD, 1986 Spring Arbor Family Life Ed 2005

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: soniakingfarmerfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 656 9670

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Tired of what has been going on. Should moved toward the 21 century. Should be held accountable. Time to heal.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Reduce crime

2. Increase jobs

3. Improve cleanliness

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Precinct delegate

Brings information to neighborhood

Give back ‐ provides resources for people who need shelter, food, clothes. Whatever the person may need

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

People person and has compassion for the people because she is a Detroiter and one of the people. From the community and believes in serving the community

Age: 51

Current Occupation: Clinical Family Therapist/College Professor

Education: Wayne State University BS Degree /Special Education/Speech /Sign Language, MA, Family and Guidance Counseling, Ph.D. Speech Communication/Emphasis Family Coun.

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.kimnow.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.898.8200

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Over the past 8 years, I have seen the City Council erode to a non‐functioning unit. This erosion has ranged from giving contracts to incompetent businesses to giving HUD dollars in a manner inconsistent with HUD’s crieteria. I am seeking a seat at the table to assist with solutions.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Seniors Safety

Crime

Economic balance of the city budget

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

It has been a priveldege to serve the city of Detroit as the Director and Founder for an free after school American Sign Language/Family Counseling Program for the past 15 years. The participants and volunteers that have been involved in this program have demonstrated enthusiasm and motivation to communicate a message to help bridge the gap between the hearing and hearing imparied. This has been a rewarding experience which continues to encourage involvement through Kim Logan Communication Clinic. The program also offers a sign language choir that has traveled to Bermuda(1st American sign language choir to visit their country), Europe,Canada, and other parts of the United States.It was my desire to expose inner city children and youth to opportunities by teaching a second language and how by bridging the gap between the hearing and hearing challenged could bring healing.

Visit www.godshandsofpraisesignlanguageministry.org

I have also established my own private practice within Detroit since 1983 from grass roots(www.kimkimlogancommunications.com) The clinic provides family counseling, substance abuse, psycological testing and assessment. The clinic offers free training/classes in assisting families who have lost their jobs,hearing or who are seeking employment to obtain services to help improve the quality of their lives.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

As you know, the Detroit City Council is, in part, responsible for the city’s budget. In my capacity as CEO of Kim Logan Communications, I have had the responsibility of maintaining a budget as well. This included the review, reduction when necessary and of course the ultimate goal of balancing the company’s budget. As a recipient of NOF dollars, I have had to adhere to the rules and regulations stipulated by the federal government and the City of Detroit. I also have a working knowledge of many City departments and other non‐profit organizations.

My achievements in the area of educaion has allowed me to offer an opportunity for individuls to obtain a quality learning experience which will benefit them in their future endeavors. As I continue to develop my personal skills as a clinician,published book author,and national public speaker focusing on family concerns I have been priveledge to listen to the needs of many citizens and their concerns. Also, as a professor of communication and sign language instructor/interpreter I will provide direct communication to the hearing and hearing challenged and be their voice as a city council member.

Age: 57

Current Occupation: Police Officer

Education: Madonna University, Detroit Michigan: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1992

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: Anticipate using political gateway

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 460‐8830

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Given the past scandals and disagreements on the current Council along with the current rumored investigations into actions of individual council persons, it is apparent that one of the things Detroit needs most is a credible, ethical and effective team of administrators working together for the benefit of the community. People in positions of authority to make the right things happen in the right way and bring back some respectability to the governing body of the State’s largest city, will help rekindle hope that has long been missing from the city. The State needs to see it’s largest city as a viable and responsible entity that is moving forward with an eye on doing what’s right for the populace, not enriching themselves, or stroking their own ego. Responsible custodians of the public trust are the crucial first step in restoring the credibility of the City of Detroit in the eyes of its citizens, the rest of the State, and the nation as a whole. Once this respectability has been restored, the governing body needs to be focused on working together as a cohesive team of responsible legislators working to improve the city as a whole, but with an eye toward partnerships with the rest of the South East Lower Michigan area. In these troubled economic times, if the City of Detroit is to survive, it cannot hope to survive through its own devices. Partnership with the neighboring communities in a constructive collaborative relationship of shared interests is the only way that the City will survive. One cannot separate the fate of the City of Detroit from the survival of the surrounding suburbs in the tri‐county area and beyond. As Detroit goes, so goes Michigan and this being the case, I feel that there is a need to recognize that if Detroit is to survive, we cannot be too proud to accept the help of those who have also recognized this undeniable fact. A constructive partnership is crucial to the survival of both the City of Detroit and the Tri‐County area, and possibly of the entire State.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

*Reduction in crime and violence

*Improve the quality of life for city residents by promoting clean, safe neighborhoods and communities

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

*My untarnished 32 years as a Detroit Police Officer, and

*Speaking to and with students in Detroit Public School on a range of topics affecting the City's youth.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My committment to honesty, integrity and ethics. My committment to service is evidenced by my 32 years as a Detroit police officer working in a number of different venues which have given me unique opportunities to deal directly with the public in a variety of different capacities. This has made me acutely aware of some of the community needs and has provided a first hand, bird’s eye view of some of the issues that plague the City. I have worked with a number of governmental agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Secret Service. I am currently working in the Office of Civil Rights which deals with the Department of Justice Compliance issues. My experience serving as Union Steward and Chief Union Steward for the Detroit Police fficers Association, my work as a delegate and current alternate delegate for the Lieutenants and Sergeants Association as well as a former union steward for the Communication Workers of America have provided me with a unique perspective in management and labor negotiations, and demonstrate my ability to be a team player and work on behalf of those I represent.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: College Professor and Consultant/Social Worker

Education: Doctorate in Dvinity from SJ Williams School fo Religion/Baptist Theological, PhD program at WSU, Masters in Health Services and Administration from UDM, BS in Human Services from UDM, and LBSW through State of Michigan

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: DanielLMartinforthepeople.com (under construction)

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐864‐5358

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running to serve the people of Detroit against encroachment and the dismantling of this city, to bring about a change and help eradicate corrupt government in the city of Detroit. Secondly, I am running to revitalize our neighborhoods. Also, to leverage the position of councilman towards city, state, county, and federal entities on behalf of residents of the city of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

First, revitalization of neighborhoods and public safety. Secondly, job creation and revenue enhancement. Thirdly, institute high standards of good government for the citizens of Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Serving the needs of residents as a concerned, community conscious administrator and social worker for over 27 years. Also, being an advocate for senior citizens and the disabled, advocating for jobs and job creation for residents of Detroit, and advocating economic development for Detroit businesses and resident vendors.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Not apart of the corruption of politics. However, I am the only candidate that is elected vice president of a Citizens District Council (PA344), president of Garden Homes Community Association, block club president, and precinct delegate of 14th congressional district. Also, I am the only candidate that has

Age: 61

Current Occupation: Pastor Greater Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church

Education: 1970 University of Arkansas BA Sociology, 1988 BA in Urban Studies William Tinsdale College, Honorary Doctorate in Divinity 1982 from Urban Bible College, Honorary Doctorate degree in Letter of Laws 2003, Waterfall Bible College

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.jerrymassey.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3328529

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Its a calling. In 1979 when I was working for Boy Scouts of America I was impressed in my spirit by the Lord to take a leadership role in the city of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) Education‐ I want to stop the avalanche closings in the public school system. In 1991 under the leadership of our Governor Engler and our State Senate and the State House there was a decision made by our state government that the money that is allocated for public education by the federal government would follow a child if he or she decides to go to a parochial or a charter school. Behind that we have a lot of entrepreneurs who saw that there's a great opportunity to line their pockets and every time a charter school started in Detroit we lose one of our public schools because they are using the same students. That was under Republican leadership at that time. The solution is to grow the city.

2.) Allow the city of Detroit to control their commodities. We are shopping at Somerset Mall, Great Lakes Crossing, Oakland Mall watching Detroit basketball at the Palace, shopping Northland and Eastland and Fairlane and Southgate, without any malls or national chain stores in Detroit. My solution is to see national chain stores originating form Detroit. So that a cyclical flow can be developed that the citizens in Detroit monies can be spent with themselves. That way money can flow into the city instead of out of the city.

3.) Growth of the city. There are 50,000 vacant lots in the city of Detroit where houses once stood. I have a proposal whereby every lot can be filled with a house. I have $100,000 houses for low income people to be built in those vacant lots. As we develop the cyclical flow in the city we'll have the money to give the $20,000 down payment to every prospective homeowner who meets the requirements. With these homes there be no interest charged there will be 360 payments, a 30 year mortgage, and the cost will be approximately $300 which would include taxes and insurance. As a member of council I would

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I served 7 years as the chairman of the local school community organization at McFarland Elementary School in Detroit, we were able to develop a homework assignment center and 1 on 1 tutoring for the students.

I've developed Baseball in Black Culture, the National Negro Youth Professional Baseball League Association.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am a problem solver.

Age: 54

Current Occupation: Retired, self employed

Education: B.S. WSU, Criminal Justice

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: 3131.388.4987

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I live in Southwest Detroit and I was drafted by the citizens of Southwest Detroit. Our community is growing and we seem to be getting dumped on the most. We have no representation in the area. When we go to city council, we get lip service but no real service.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Capacity building for the community. We don't seem to help citizens who live in the communities help build them.

Job creation and environmental cleanup

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Raising the funds and designing and building the Detroit Vet's Center for homeless veterans.

Taking the lead and building the Pablo Davis Senior housing apartments (80 units) in Southwest Detroit.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I served as a Wayne County Commissioner (1991‐1995) and have experience with multimillion dollar budgets and public policy. I am a former DPS school teacher (2003 ‐ 2007) and I have developed since my retirement a grocery store, consulting business and a construction business. I am also currently the founder and executive director of the non‐profit foundation Citizens with Challenges.

Age: 34

Current Occupation: Grassroots campaigning/seasonal

Education: Higginbotham Adult Ed.,1996,Higginbotham Ad. Ed.

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐748‐3155

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because i believe real change has to start at the bottom. And at the quote unquote bottom, it's real families with real issues.I like this quote, it says " the downfall and destruction of any nation begins in the home ". And that's where my focus is. Strong families, make strong communities.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. To change the perception of Detroit fathers,work with churches and other non‐profits to help re‐ intoduce Fathers into our Detroit nieghborhoods.

2. More small businesses, home based businesses, and street vendors.

3. To capitalize off the American experience.To bill Detroit as a International city, to develope riverfront, Belle Isle, area around City Airport, create national attractions.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Being a father, breaking the cycle that me and my wife both were subject too. Raising kids that will know only God, family, father, mother, love, sacrifice, ......

2. My first year at my current church home, I took 100 people from as far away as Toledo, Ohio to church with me. It may or may not have had a life changing affect on them, but the seeds have been planted.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Instructor (ITT‐Tech Institute), Retired Police, Military

Education: University of Oklahoma, 1987, Masters of Human Relations; Eastern Michigan University, 1977, B.S., Criminology/Criminal Justice/Minor Sociology

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.RoyMcCalister.org

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 319‐0754/(313) 670‐9880

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because our current elected officials has failed Detroit and the citizens of Detroit.

(1) Detroit's decline in leadership became evident in 2005, which was one of the basis in my decision to run for Detroit Council in 2005, placing 19th in the Primary election;

(2) Evident while serving in Iraq (2006‐2008), where the non‐sense and shenanigans in Detroit reached there 10,000 miles away, at which point I received several emails request my return and continue my campaign for Detroit City Council in 2009.

(3) By the current media coverage on Detroit elected officials, this in addition to my passion for Detroit and knowing we as Detroiters can do better, bringing my work ethics, education, integrity, professionalism, working with diverse groups and my experience to the council table are some of the reason I am again running for Detroit City Council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1 Fiduciary (City Budget)/Forensic Audit

2 Ordinances and resolutions

3 Policy leadership and city assets

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

(2) Affording young people from Detroit the opportunity to continue their education at Eastern Michigan University.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

(1) Former Commanding Officer of Detroit Homicide Section, public service and Accountability, willing to continue to serve.

(2) Assigned to Internal Affairs Detroit Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division, United States Army, where Integrity was paramount.

(3) Commander of the Northern Region of Iraq, working with diversified groups (military, civilians, State Department, foreign elected officials) which established Professionalism, patients and the ability to work with others in a diversified setting.

The above, along with my dedication and work ethics, education (Masters in Human Relations), my investigative background and experience (listening to others, reviewing the facts and circumstances) provides me with the versatility and background, not only highlights my unique characteristics to stand out among the other 167 candidates, but also brings an additional dimension and asset at the council table.

Age: 56

Current Occupation: Retired Legal Assistant

Education: Bachelor of Arts, English, Michigan State University, Associate in Commerce, Paralegal Studies, Henry Ford Community College

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.margiemccall.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐408‐8485

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for the Detroit City Council because I see Detroit being glorious again, victorous again, and its tomorrow beginning today again. I also envision a 21st century Detroit that functions and works well for all of its citizens.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My three top proprities for Detroit are:

1). The city's budget. Our city budget must be balanced annually and our city government must be fiscally responsible;

2). Essential city services. The core services of our city must be provided effectively and consistently to all of our citizens: police, fire, water, trash/refuse removal, emergency services, and public lighting;

3). A stable tax base. We must have a stable tax base for our city and attractive opportunities we can pursue for revenue enhancement.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1). I have spoken positively to Detroit residents and to my fellow neighbors in the suburbs about some of the very best things occurring in our city. For example, Detroit is the most generous city in the country regarding donations to charitiable causes. Also, our beautiful, outstanding buildings, from both an architectural and and historical standpoint, compete or surpass all other major American cities.

2). I frequently volunteer as a goodwill ambassador, representing Detroit in various sporting events and other important venues.

I believe that I bring a variety of public and private sector experiences to the City Council table. I was a UAW member, as I worked for GM on the assembly line. I was also a GM salaried assembly plant supervisor. During my tenure at Ford Motor Company, I became an automotive product litigation legal assistant for the Office of the General Counsel. In addition, I wrote business documentation manuals, legal briefs, abstracts, and worked closely with supervisory attorneys and engineers as a team on behalf of the proprietary interests of Ford. I am a fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). I have lobbied for renal (kidney) health care reform in Washington, D.C. and on Capitol Hill, and I continue to lend support to those persons in southeastern Michigan experiencing chronic kidney disease and also educate and enlighten individuals considering organ donation or transplantation. Therefore, have proudly worn several uniquely different "hats" ‐‐ blue‐collar, white‐collar, and philanthropic. I think that these types of experiences will serve Detroit well as we move forward to make our city better and stronger for the future.

Thank you very much for your consideration, and be sure to vote in the Detroit primary on August 4, 2009.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Financial Aid Advisor/Entrepreneur

Education: Wayne County Community College, Detroit, Michigan 48206, 1990, A.A.S. Business Administration, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202,1996, B.S. Business Administration, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859, 2000, MSA Human R

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: In Progress

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐869‐7629

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The main reason I'm running for Detroit City Council is that amongst so many reasons I’m totally fed up and dissatisfied watching our city being pilfered, mishandled and given away piece by piece. The Detroit Police department was hidden offsite in some remote location. The Gangs came out in droves to take over the city while tearing it up, shearing it to pieces while daring the citizens of Detroit to make any complaints or risk loosing their lives or their sanity. I saw people in authority just seating in the catbird seat pointing their fingers at the person sitting next to them. Once it was time to vote during the election the people who could make changes were pointing and laughing while the Citizens of Detroit were packing their bags and marching straight out of town. People from out state and on the other side of eight mile were coming in with their shopping carts to see what they could take from the City during the Blue Light Special. I was fed up with this activity if I have to be a part of this I will be a lone missionary in repairing the city image. It’s time, I'm ready to start the overhaul and re create the image of Detroit, so people can Envision Detroit as being Alive it is Alive, as a safe place where people want to come and write Detroit as a vacation destination.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities for Detroit are

1. Safety for everyone in the City of Detroit is my priority

2. Re‐vitalizing, rebuilding and reestablishing Neighborhoods

3. Motivate people to stay and bring people back to Detroit

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Second helping first generation college students through their college experience where there was no role model for them to view as to how the steps of the process proceeded until completion to successfully reach their goal.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

What unique characteristic makes me stand out from the other 167 candidates?

I'm ready to come before the people and be committed to represent them to correct as many wrongs as I can to make a difference. I'll ask for the assistance of the public using public forums either presented by myself, or using my staff for support to really stay connected to the people.

Age: 53

Current Occupation: Retired (Volunteer)

Education: GED

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐371‐1418

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a dedicated citizen of Detroit I find it very dishearting to see my city deteriorating before my eyes. I am willing and able to step up and take a positive position on revitalizing our neighborhoods, bring back accountability to the citizens of Detroit.

If given the opportunity, I would work towards a team effort, debating the issues set before the Council while seeking a conclusion that would benefit the citizens living in Detroit as well as the well being of the City of Detroit. I also feel that someone should stand up for the rights and respect of the people that live and work in this city. I for one am tired of paying taxes and feeling as though I am not getting anything in return. My personal belief is that when someone is elected to a position, their job is to work for the people who elect you and not for your own personal gain.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

TOP 3 PRIORITIES

1. SAFETY‐ having enough police officers, fire fighters, and EMS technicians all with reliable and safe equipment so they will be able to perform their duties in a safe and timely manner. Also safety and care for our elderly.

2. HOUSING‐ with the housing market as it is today we need affordable housing for those who have the desire to purchase or rent. ( We don't need vacant lots we need affordable homes)

4. WE NEED TO BRING BACK RESPECT AND INTEGRITY TO THE CITIZENS AND THE CITY

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 2 greatest contributions are my 2 children whom I raised to be respectful working tax paying adults.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My unique characteristic is I am willing to be held accountable for my actions and work that I would perform on the Council. I am also an open minded person willing to learn the job that needs to be done to bring back respect and integrity to the Council.

Age: 27

Current Occupation: Attorney

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, University of Michigan‐Ann Arbor (2003); JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio

Felony Convictions: I do not have a criminal record; I have never been disciplined by my profession.

Campaign Website: N/A

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐259‐5165

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for city council because I have a vision of detroit taking the next step forward. I'm brave enough to believe and strong enough fight for that vision.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1) Addressing the population decline: Population decline is the biggest issue facing the city of Detroit. Those living in the city leave and those outside of the city stay away because of the storied issues that are public safety, education and city services. That these problems are the direct result of the declining population base is often overlooked.

From increased population comes not only the tax revenue needed to confront many of the issues facing Detroit, but also the support needed by way of social capital to bring about the city’s revival. The city must maintain and attract a brand of citizenry that is committed to seeing the city meet its promise. For too long, city government has focused its resources on and accumulated budget deficits for “corporate concerns” to include business and large scale entertainment infrastructure. While this type of investment certainly has it place in the overall revival of Detroit, it has unfortunately come to dominate the thinking of what is truly needed to better our way of life.

What Detroit needs now, more than ever, is for people to live within its borders; visitors are welcome, but residents are sorely needed. To continue giving tax abatements for large‐scale corporate projects is nothing more than a convoluted Detroit version of trickle‐down economics. Yes, businesses will flourish where it is cheap to do so. Yes, stadiums, festivals and casinos will attract tourism. But are these interests improving the lives of everyday Detroiters? Will these corporate projects sustain or grow our population base? From the construction of the Renaissance Center until now, we have had the opportunity to observe the answers to these questions, and we’ve learned that government spending on large‐scale corporate projects has failed the citizens of Detroit in a major way.

It will be difficult to demand more productivity from the city’s work force, it will be difficult to reform our public school system from one of entitlement to one of accountability; it will be difficult to have those closed‐door conversations with our residents about why trash littering the street is a poor reflection of not only them but also the city as a whole; it will be difficult to uproot the cultural acquiescence of expecting less. But the right thing and the difficult thing to do are often one in the same. Those courageous Detroiters of our not‐so‐distant past that paved the way for those in city government to lead today never accepted or profited from lowered expectations.

2)Streamlining the delivery of city services: The entire notion of downsizing the city by forcing citizens to move does not appeal to me. I understand the logic behind the concept…that being the city does not have the resources to provide sufficient services as it once did because of its dwindling population and far‐reaching borders. However, asking someone to uproot seems callous, and closing off entire sections of the city would not eliminate the problem of policing these “dead zones”, not to mention finding persons willing to live or do business near or around these lost areas.

A better solution would be to streamline the delivery of city services by making them more efficient and cost‐effective. Of course, the city’s employees should have the best benefits of any work force in the country: health care, tuition reimbursement, death benefits, a pension and other provisions within reason. Nonetheless, city employment should be seen as a launching pad rather than a soft landing for those who are interested in being public servants. The city’s labor agreements should be more in line with programs such as City Year, Teach for America or the Peace Corp rather than the UAW or Teamsters. Making the city a safe and clean place to live should not be an adversarial for‐profit enterprise, on either side.

The city can provide sufficient services to all of its inhabitants if labor cost go down and productivity goes up. The city’s work force should be opened to include our youth in such a way that public service—garbage pick‐up, park and recreation support staff, etc. – are seen as a first step in developing one’s skill set for the global economy of the future. City employment should be a means of attaining the skills or education to compete globally. Jobs may come and go, but an education or skill will last for a lifetime.

3) Provide some creative insight on addressing the city's dudget deficit: As for the city’s budget deficit, it will not go anywhere any time soon unless we can reform the labor agreements and increase the city’s population, thereby increasing the city’s revenue stream. The deficits will continue in the short term, and anyone who says otherwise is not being realistic. However by investing in “bread and butter” everyday concerns ‐ such as public safety, education, and city services ‐ perhaps Detroit can begin to retain and attract population because it is simply a great place to live.

There are countless numbers of single mothers, single fathers and working class families who are paying $1200 or more in monthly rent for a two bedroom apartment in Troy, Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, or Birmingham for two simple reasons: they feel safe and their children can attend the public schools. For half that amount, that same parent or family could own a home in Detroit, but they don’t because of the deficit in public safety and public schools.

Americans make decisions based upon what makes dollars and sense. Moving to Detroit because of the new stadiums, or because new condominium/loft developments are cropping up, may make sense for those in their late twenties or early thirties, but it will not make sense for a family of four unless Detroit makes its neighborhoods and schools a top priority.

Nothing is more important for the city than improving public safety and public schools. Any idea put on the table in the foreseeable future that does not directly and immediately affect these concerns will represent more of the same misguided thinking that has stifled growth in Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

As an attorney, I have had an opportunity to fight on behalf of the less fortunate and championed the cause of the underdog. Through this platform, I have been able to reach back into my community and serve as an example for today’s youth, by showing the true virtues of education.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Certainly I have been asked my position on various issues, with this questionnaire being no exception. However, it is easy to get coached up on the issues or to take a general position of opposition to most things to appear as a champion of the people. The difficult thing to do is to stand firm when it comes to the best interest of the city. I would aspire to side step the knee‐jerk, short‐term politics that have taken hold of this city for too long.

I accept the challenge to discuss the issues facing the city in the most intimate detail and with such a passion that, regardless of whether we agree on any one particular issue, Detroiters will never question my belief in the revitalization of this city and the betterment of its citizen’s lives. These are serious times that require a serious mind…Detroit needs a Champion of Possibility! This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. Denise D. Miller

Age: 54

Current Occupation: Retired Claim's Adjuster

Education: B.A. Psychology

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.denisedmiller4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐727‐4922

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am a lifelong city resident with a heart for the City Of Detroit. I was dissatisfied with the current Detroit City Council's representation and rather than talk and complain, I realized that I have the educational background, the corporate qualifications and the heart to be an effective Detrooit City Council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Provide a safe enviroment, excellence city services and provide adequate and decent housing.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have voluneered for Clean Swipe, Angel's Night and teaching DPS about fire safety.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My intregrity, honesty, fortitude are my characteristics that make me outstanding. I have no connections with any contractors or organizations that do business with Detroit( I owe no man nothing in regards to favors). I have excellent communication skills. I have been trained by one of the best companies in the world on contracts, policy language, investigation, negotiations, litigation handling and evaluating the cost of doing business.

Age: 31

Current Occupation: Director of youth mentro/outreach program

Education: DPS educated, attended Ferris State University 1995

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.crystal4thepeople.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐341‐2452

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The focus is off. The focus should be on the people of Detroit and it's not. Many talk about saving the assets of Detroit but the greatest and most valuable is the people. Alot of the solutions are really simply however, implementing them gets difficult because people start playing politics and honestly Im tired of it.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Rebuilding the peoples trust and confidence in city government

Advocating for restructing of our school system

Address the poverty/homeless issue

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Starting the youth mentor/outreach program

Organizing outreach to the homeless and homelss shelters.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The ability to understand were the people are and meet them where they are at. The ability to make discissions based on the needs of the people even if it means going against the grain of the peers. Most importantly, being a woman of faith hols me to certain satndards and expectations that I take very seriously.

Age: 59

Current Occupation: Retired International Representative from the UAW

Education: Highland Park High Class of '68

Felony Convictions: of course not

Campaign Website: facebook.com/moemitchelljr

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐212‐3699

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because basically the City of Detroit deserves better and I'm a community activist and I've always been a community activist.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

One thing is our neighborhoods. With the abandoned houses and the houses that are basically vacant, we can put together a 4 or 5 point plan to get rid of blight in our neighborhoods.

We need a nationally recognized educational system, It's not enough for us to have Martin Luther King, Renaissance, and Cass Tech. We need to bring all our schools up to those standards. That includes elementary and junior high schools.

Jobs, jobs, jobs. Basically my concept is this: When you bring the education system up that brings jobs to the city and that will bring a reduction in crime.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

As an international representative for the UAW every contract since1996 I have been a part of. In 2007, I was responsible for every Chrysler plant in North America in regards to wages and classifications.

I was a recipient of the 2008 Water P. Reuther Award. In 2003, I was the recipient of the Nelson Jack Edwards Award from the Coalition of Black Trade Unions. I am a lifetime member of the NAACP, a member of the Democratic Party, and I have been elected to numerous positions in the UAW, including Chairperson of the National Negotiating Team 1988, Chairperson of the UAW and Chrysler Area‐wide 1986‐1990, Class Shop Chairman UAW 1264 1984‐1996. I received a humanitarian award from Chrysler Concerned Workers in 2003. I'm being endorsed by the UAW.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I know how to conduct meetings and I know how to get along with people even though I don't agree with them. And I'm an expert of Roberts Rules of Order to conduct meetings. I won't be an embarrassment to the residents of the city of Detroit ‐ I conduct myself in a professional manner at all times. And my slogan is: A New Beginning for Detroit, My City, My Neighborhood, My Home.

Age: 37

Current Occupation: CONSULTANT

Education: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, BA, 1997, MBA 2009

Felony Convictions: NONE

Campaign Website: http://www.derohnmitchell.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐864‐5999

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am seeking a seat on the Detroit City Council because I feel my background, training and experiences would be a service to the city and people of Detroit. I believe that the city deserves for the status quo to be challenged and the bar of performance to be raised.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

In my view, the top three priorities for Detroit city government are to insure the public safety, the public good and welfare, and the flow of commerce. Slightly more specific than that, the police presence needs to be increased, abandon houses and building need to be removed, and significant steps need to be identified and taken to lessen the city's dependence on the auto industry. Other issues include improving relations between the city and the rest of the metropolitan region, maintaining control of municipal assets, raising property values, lowering property taxes, jobs, and education.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have always been guided by what moves my spirit. So in this regard I have always seen the growth and development of our youth as important. This has led me to often volunteer as a youth mentor or as an “at risk” counselor for elementary students.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The combination of the following has not only prepared me to play a constructive role on the city council but is a unique composite of skills and experiences among the 167 candidates. I have served as Director of Government Relations, this has provide me with; led key business initiatives for multiple fortune 500 companies; developed financial and operational business strategies in fast paced highly

Age: 38

Current Occupation: business owner

Education: W.S.U., 2001, Bachelor of Fine and Communication Arts

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: pharaohforcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.522.9823

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I believe that our citizens deserve to have leadership in city government that will listen to their complaints and connect with them as fellow Detroiters. I believe many of our residents feel disconnected from their elected officials and need an ear that will hear them and a voice that will speak on their behalf to the state and/or federal government when needed without fear.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1)Present an ordinance that will provide at least one full‐service lane at the gas stations within the city limits to aid our aging and disabled population.

2)Assist in creating a better working relationship with the executive branch of our local government to ensure that the city's business is handled with absolute care and professionalism.

3)Work with the other council members to approve monies to our Parks and Recreation Department to re‐open recreation centers that have been closed. I will also work towards expanding the use of recreational facilities and making them community hubs for the distribution of information and health screenings for our residents

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I proudly served as defensive coach for the C and B teams of the Eastside Colts organiztion for three years.

My company ('Bout Time Publishing) hosted one of the largest gatherings in the nation for spoken word artists and poets here in Detroit. Many of the businesses involved in the event experienced exceptional support from the patrons who participated.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I believe that I am truly one who wants to serve the people and not be served by the people

Age: 45

Current Occupation: Entrepreneur

Education: Cass Tech High School 1982, Eastern Michigan University‐1988 B.S. in Telecommunications & Film, Minor‐Marketing

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: votedeannbestmullins.org

Campaign Contact Number: 3139344859

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

In October of 2008, I assisted my sister in her successful campaign for Judge in Charlotte, N.C. While there, a County Commissioner inquired as to where we were from. Upon hearing we were from Detroit, she asked, "Is Detroit still Alive." That was the beginning for me! My aunt, Yvonne Sebree, said, "We're very much alive."

My decision to run however, did not happen overnight. What can I bring to the table that is different than everyone else? was the question I had to answer before I decided to run for City Council.

I'm not a part of the "status quo" or "politics as usual" group. I'm a professional leader who can identify and respect the citizens of Detroit. I will NEVER compromise my integrity. At the end of the day, I have to answer to God & the Citizens of Detroit.

I've based my candidacy & decision to run for Detroit City Council upon these quotes from President Obama:

"We're up against conventional thinking...Know that real leadership is about candor and judgement."

"Whether we settle for the same divisions, distractions, and drama that passes for politics today or whether we reach for a politics of shared sacrifices and shared prosperity."

"The challenges we face are real...The time has come to put aside childess things...Our challenges maybe new..," however, "the source of our confidence is the knowledgethat GOD calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny."

I can make a difference in our city. I'll be there!

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Education‐We must research those cities in which the Mayor has control over the public education system. Implement their successes. Our children cannot compete on a local, regional, or national level. City government can no longer afford to sit back and do nothing. Once we repair our educational system, we will see a reduction in crime and an increase in employment.

Crime‐I want to colloborate with the U.S. Attorney & D.A. office on making it a federal offense when using a weapon in commission of a felony. Federal sentencing guidelines would apply, meaning a mandatory 5 years for the gun offense. I also want to team with the Mayor & other Council Members on having our Police force become proactive, not reactive.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I was a volunteer for "Meals on Wheels" during the holidays and I volunteered with Legacy group and DPS, "Let's Start a Business" program teaching 6th‐8th graders entrepreneurial skills. In addition, I've been a mentor to several teenagers, particularly young ladies.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My training has been in corporate America. I know that no one else has the customer service skills, Leadership training, nor Teamwork training which is so badly needed in our city government. Once we start treating our citizens as customers, who have choices on where they spend their money & live, a better relationship can be formed between the City & its citizens. We must get the community involved in our city. As City Council I will be in every community on a quarterly basis, if not more, to start cleaning our city. Once citizens see that they have choosen leadership that cares, they will become actively involved in their communities.

I'm not a politician, but I know my politics. I'm not bringing the same ideas and attitudes from previous administrations. I'm not bringing the "I can't", word into the city county building, which I've heard many times during my campaign.

I'm a humble leader, who not only respect the citizens, but can empathize with Detroiters, because I too have had changes occur in my life. I too have children in DPS. I too have had a family member murdered on the streets of Detroit. I too have had to deal with City Hall. I too have had my car stolen. I too have had to deal with businesses who treat the citizens of Detroit like second class citizens. Not many candididates can empathize, nor identify with our citizens. I can!

Age: 81

Current Occupation: Retire

Education: see forwarded resume

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.legislature.mi.gov/.../1999‐mm‐0164‐0164‐murphy.pdf ‐information on the web

Campaign Contact Number: 313 304‐6534 or 313 715‐7028

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Experience, Knowledge, & Wisdom

Raymond M. Murphy for Detroit City County

"It's time for a change in Detroit.”

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

∙ Work to turn Detroit around (from negativity)

∙ Work to bring more businesses to Detroit (which will create more jobs)

∙ Lower taxes in the city of Detroit (homes and automobiles)

∙ Lower insurance rate in Detroit (homes and automobiles)

∙ Seniors (help provide different services that will assist seniors)

∙ Fight to lower crime rate (more police precincts and police)

∙ Programs for youth to keep our youth active

∙ More community organizations to help Detroit be a better city.

∙ Work with the school board for a better school system and learning process for our children

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Former State Senator

Former‐ Speaker pro Tempore of the Michigan State house

Former‐ Congressional Staff

Former‐ Chairman of Democratic Party

Former‐ President of the Federation of Mason of the World

Former‐ Imperial Grand Recorder Council Ancient, Arabic, Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, King Hiram Lodge #24

Active

African American Health Institutes ‐Chairman

Chairman‐ of the New Center Mental Health Board

Shar House‐ on the board

CO‐OP Optical‐ on the board

UAW Member

(see forwarded resume)

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Former State Senator

Former‐ Speaker pro Tempore of the Michigan State house

Former‐ Congressional Staff

Former‐ Chairman of Democratic Party

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Director of Operations ‐ Recycle Here!

Education: University of Tennessee 1996 BA Political Science, Minor Philosophy

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: www.vote4growth.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐871‐4001

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The Detroit City Council needs to be comprised of nine individuals who bring a diverse working knowledge to shape policy to serve the citizens of Detroit. My experience with waste and recycling, the creation and implementation of the Recycle Here! program, coupled with my love for the City, makes me an ideal candidate to serve the citizens and grow Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1) Finding and promoting budget efficiencies through the promotion of Green initiatives.

2) Address the blight issue in our neighborhoods while preserving our architectural legacy.

3) Work to create a solid waste plan for the City of Detroit that will create Green Jobs.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1) I created Recycle Here! to address the City of Detroit’s need for a recycling program. I was able to work with community groups, City government and various City departments to take a grass roots community initiative from a volunteer collection to a fully funded municipal recycling program in less than 4 years.

2) I worked with the Detroit Public School Science curriculum department to create the DPS SchoolCycle program. This program teaches the science and principles of recycling while giving schools the ability to recycle. The 2009 program operated in 32 DPS middle schools and resulted in over 45 tons of material being recycled.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council? This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. I have been studying the inner workings of the solid waste, public works, and recycling operations from inside the municipality, as an advocate for change, and a business owner. This issue, in my opinion, is one of the pillars of municipal function and often is not considered when discussing local politics. Solid Waste Management is a massive part of Detroit's budget and I am the candidate that has the knowledge to make a difference

Age: 52

Current Occupation: Self employed

Education: BS, M.S. in Management,

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: lerrlyn4detroitcitycouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 878.4454

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Believe the wheels of change are tuning and I don't want Detroit left behind. We need leadership that we can trust and can carry us forward and through this economic paradigm shift.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1st. Create a migration back to the city of Detroit. Meaning increase population, business, restore the confidence back to the Detroit leadership.

2. Need create jobs in Detroit for Detroit residents. That could be green jobs, jobs cleaning up our city, jobs in our public safety like police and fire. Funds from homeland security, environmental funds from Federal government to finance those jobs.

3. Issue of abandonment homes in our City. Demolish the gutted and burned out homes should be immediately demolished. Those that can be rehabbed should be rehabbed and citizens that are newly homeless due to loss of job or other economic conditions should be matched up with a home. Can use CDBG/NOF dollars should be used to fund the rehab of those homes and homeless prevention dollars and the family's sweet equity. This program should mirrors the habitat for humanity program.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have worked in the non‐profit sector in the area of housing programs administered by the City, energy efficiency programs administrated by the state. We have written and implemented those programs. We evaluated those programs based on specific quality assurance measures.

Written and implemented training programs for our children in the area of energy efficiency and water quality through DPS.

I have served on the Citizen Review Committee, which is a part of the planning commission of the city of Detroit. So, I understand the importance of balancing the city's budget. I have worked in programs designed to stabilize our neighborhoods. I understand what federal and state dollars can and cannot be used for.

My work experience coupled with my education and my desire and passion for the City of Detroit makes me a unique, qualified candidate. l have experience in grant writing and identifying what grant dollars can be used to fund services.

My education has prepared me how to identify issues and evaluate them to re‐engineer a management system so they can be realigned with the vision and mission of the City of Detroit and betterment of our citizens.

Age: 63

Current Occupation: Retired

Education: Associate Degree Candidate ‐ Fire Science, Macomb Community College ‐ 1973, Graduate ‐ School of Staff and Command, Eastern Michigan University ‐ 2003.

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.votepaulnettles.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐819‐2113 or 313‐836‐7505

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

After retirement in 2006, and one year of reflection, I realized that I have not finished serving the citizens of the City of Detroit. When I took the oath to protect and serve, it was a life time commitment and I am seeking new ways to serve our city that will provide more jobs, better education, and safer neighborhoods. I am also concerned with adequate and accessible healthcare for all citizens, especially seniors and children, as well as the pursuit of green initiatives.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? * a. Public safety. b. Building up our neighborhoods. c. Protecting our assets.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 30+ years of service to the City in the Detroit Fire Department, making hard decisions that weren’t always popular with the department but necessary for the safety of the citizens of the City of Detroit.

As a member of the African History Club from the mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s traveling around the country taking middle and high school students to historically black colleges to expose them to better educational opportunities where they receive hands on training and are recognized as names, not just numbers.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am running to do the job, not to get a job. I’ve always been able to function under fire or pressure, while maintaining focus on the job that needs to be done.

Age: 65

Current Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Education: Marygrove College, 1990, B.A. Communication and Psychology, University of Detroit, Teaching Certification, Student Madonna Universitiy, Completing Masters Program

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: kayshaversforcouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 863‐6735 or 313‐610‐2157

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a life‐long resident of Detroit, I grew up in one of the grandest city's in the country. I am proud that I lived here, was educated here, and reared my own family in Detroit. I want to bring it back to the clean, safe city I once knew, and to it's granduer so that my grandchildren can one day claim proudly as I did, I am from Detroit. I believe that Detroit has been badly neglected, and with a lot of TLC, the help of people who also have the vision, the willingness to work hard to preserve this jewel of a city, and a plan of action to make it happen, like President Obama, I too have the "Audicity to Hope" for a better tomorrow for Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

During the past few months I have surveyed residents of Detroit and what I have learned is that the top priorities resonate over and over again ‐ safety, jobs and the budget deficit concerns. Many say if these things are not fixed, they are looking to join those who have chosen to leave. 1) We must find ways to eliminate the threats and dangers of hurt and harm that have caused us to become hostage to fear and that plague our communities and our schools. 2) Our residents must be able to earn a living to be productive citizens and to tax payers. It follows then that we must find ways to bring jobs back to Detroit. 3)Our tax base must be restructured and strenthened through creative strategies that will not cut more services and place a further burden on our residents.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My family has been in Detroit for four generations. Many of them have been community and political activists. I began as a young women working and participating in registuring voters and continued to be active politically all of my adult life. I have always worked as a community activists and volunteer that often focused on youth programs and organizations.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I do believe that if I am elected to a seat on the council, I will be one of the hardest working, most sincerely dedicated council members who will always base my decisions on what is BEST FOR THE CITIZENTS of Detroit. I will perform my duties with dignity, integrity and with a spirit of unity.

Age: 60

Current Occupation: Retired DPS Social Worker, Member of Detroit Board of Police Commissioners

Education: M.S. Social Work

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: Elect MohamedOkdie.com

Campaign Contact Number: 821.1536

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

To make Detroit a better place to live, work and do business. Because I have been an activist in the City for 30 yrs, I have the insight into the needs and aspiration of the citizenry. I have the qualifications, educational achievement, work history and community involvement.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Economic stability of the City. Stabilize and optimize the police department to reduce crime and promote public safety. Stabilize and rebuild neighborhoods.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 15yr as a Detroit appointee to the Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health agency board of directors. I struggled to preserve the mental health infrastructure of the City of Detroit.

I chaired the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party for 11yrs and we gave almost 600 turkeys to poor families and the elderly for Thanksgiving.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am the only qualified candidate of Diversity in the race.

My experience as an activist, I have represented the interest of labor as a vice president of the Michigan Federation of Teachers; as a member of the board of regents of Eastern Michigan University, I represented the interest of students and higher education, and as a member of Congressmen John Conyers staff, I represented the interest of the constituents of his district, and finally as a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, I represent the interest of the safety of the citizens of Detroit. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. Freddie A. Payne

Age: 45

Current Occupation: Consultant

Education: Illinois State University BA Communications, 1987 University of Detroit Mercy MA Psychology 1995

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.freddiepayne.com

Campaign Contact Number: 248 761 3223

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because it is time for new leadership. I have been a soldier, the guy in background who gets the job done, for many years. I did not make this choice, my peers and constituants tapped me, and said it is time for you to lead. When I look at my experience in the private sector, as a school teacher, as an administrator with DPS, as a parent liasion with DPS, as Director of Business Development for the city of Detroit, and a host of postions with non profit organizations like career works, I know I am ready for this task and with all of my city government experience I know what it takes to be a member of the Detroit City Council. In a nutshell I am passionate about this city, I am professional in my approach to all things, and based on my education and years of expereince I am prepared to a public servant on the Detroit City Council

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

I have several priorities for the City of Detroit. However I bleieve that in order to fix the most commonly heard woes of the city like crime, education, city services, mass transit, job loss, economic growth and high poperty taxes, you must view those woes as the symptoms and then work on th curing the disease. The disease in my opinion centers around creating a lack of revenue for the city to make all of these woes better. So... My platform is based on growing small business in the city. Small business has been referred to by many as the backbone of America. I believe that is definietly true in the city of Detroit. When we grow small business we increase the tax base, and create jobs. This gives us the opportunity to have a positive effect on crime, education,city services, and mass transit. It also creates jobs and brings people back to Detroit. These two things increase our revenue and allows the city to financially address the issues. Once this happens we have to be responsible with the finances and make sound business decisions. When we increase the tax base, increase our revenue, and then act responsible and intllitgently with that revenue we will move our city forward.

The work I did wity COTS helpng the homeless get free transportation to and from work. The work I did with DPS as teacher molding our kids, and a parent liasion working with students parents and the school system to make our schools better and give our kids a fighting chance.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am the only candidate outside of the current council members running that brings private sector, DPS, and city government experience to the table. My philosophy and approach will be to work and have an open door policy. I believe in setting the example and being out in the community working.

Age: 54

Current Occupation: Juvenile detention Specialist

Education: B.A. , Associate Degree

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: NO

Campaign Contact Number: 313.872.0757

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Serious problem with education and the problem with literacy as it relates to our youth. Create more recreation activities for our youth and utilize some of the cities treasures to generate revenue

Want to make council more accountable for their actions.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Generate more revenue for the city, such as recycling. develop alternative energy resources for our city. Example: windmills.

Right sizing our city government to reflect the city's population.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Spending time to improve my neighborhood. Giving away donated books to children in my community.

Proud of my involvement with every aspect of the cities cultural life.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Genuine sincerity for the good of the city. I mean what I say and do what I say I am going to do.

Age: 32

Current Occupation: Retail Risk Specialist

Education: Western Michigan University, 2000, B.B.A. (Marketing) and Central Michigan University, M.S. (Human Resource), December 2009

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: http:\www.pennfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3138362274 or 3133049397

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have worked 12 years for Chrysler Financial and have served as Supervisor and Manager 8 of the 12 years. My most recent two positions have allowed me to be responsible for million dollar portfolios. In 2007, I managed a $20 million dollar portfolio, and increased the portfolio by 15% in 12 months. With the budget deficit the City of Detroit is facing, “It’s Time,” to elect candidates in the position who know how to manage money and who also knows how to generate profits and my experience proves that I would be an asset to the city. I am a Life Long Detroit, who grew up in a UAW Household, and I am a product of the Detroit Public School system. My concern for the direction the city is going, my work experience, and passion for Detroit inspired me to run for Detroit City Council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Budget Deficit

Workforce Development

Public Safety

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 2 greatest contributions to the public good come in the form of giving back to the community in the form of the following:

2.) Sponsoring a Back to School (school supply drive) for At Risk youth, this was partnered with Chrysler Financial

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I can not pinpoint any unique characteristics that make me standout amongst the other 166 candidates, because I believe that everyone has something that they can offer to City Council. But what I do know that the citizens of Detroit are tired of being represented the way that have been most recently and although today we are facing many challenges given the fabric of our country and our city, I am certain that WE will see the rebirth of a Detroit that we once knew. “It’s Time,” to put Detroit first again, and focus on the training of our young people, and maximizing our resources, so that our city can become vibrant again and our youth will be prepared to compete in the 21st century and beyond. We have to communicate the city’s finances in an open and honest manner that all citizens can understand. With my good character, work experience, and passion for Detroit, I think that speaks volumes and hope that the citizens will give me the opportunity to serve them.

Age: 52

Current Occupation: Retired Urban Planner with City of Detroit for 33 yrs

Education: Masters in Urban Planning and Politics

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: 313.334.2571

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Being a Black Urban Planner and Black Historian I know when a neighborhood becomes predominately Black, it is considered inferior. However, history does not bare that out. In Urban planning, when an area becomes predominately Black, planners target it for urban renewal. Detroit is predominately Black, as a Black urban planner, I what to make Detroit as successful as the Black communities of Tulsa, OK and Rosewood, which were destroyed by White jealously. Detroit is at a turning point. City council needs my expertise to prove that Detroit can be a viable predominately Black populated city.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1st re‐establish trust in the city government.

Bring back what has been my hallmark as an urban planner, that being planning and legislating with people not for them.

Bringing back professionalism, competency and ethics in city departments and agencies controlled by city council by selecting more qualified agency heads.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have been cited in the textbook Redevelopment and Race: Planning a Finer City in post war Detroit by June Manning Thomas is used at UM and MSU. I am cited as changing Detroit's planning process to be more socially conscious in the area of race.

From 1969 to 2000, I administered PA 344 which required citizen participation in the urban planning process by using citizen district councils.

I continue to bring before Detroit City Council issues that adversely impact Detroiters, one of which being, the controversial Livernois median project.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am the only candidate that will tell you not to vote FOR me. Past elected council members when they voted on city issues they voted FOR themselves and their own interests. I want you to vote with me when elected. I will vote on issues WITH the interest of the citizenry. Vote with me and not for me.

For 21 years, I was the head city planner over the planning and development department zoning division. During that time I processed occupancy permits for locations of potentially deleterious land uses such as junk yards, liquor stores, topless bars and gas stations. All of these uses were only considered after public hearings. I don't plan for you, I plan with you before making a decision.

Age: 46

Current Occupation: Social Worker

Education: BSW, MSW

Felony Convictions: NONE

Campaign Website: www.electvanitaepritchett.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐273‐4096

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I believe that the residents of the City of Detroit should have priority over any alternative, self serving agenda. Our city does not have adequate representation. I know that I have the experience, skills and educationa to play a leading role on the Detroit City Council over the next four years.

FROM THE HIP: I am tired of the rhetoric, politics, self interest, cronyism, problem focused, problematic, indolent, embarrassing, lackadasical, deficient, idle, representation that was elected to represent our city.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Ethical, honest, accountable, competent, dedicated representation/leadership for the residents of the City of Detroit.

2. Strengthening the City of Detroit by developing opportunities to improve relationships with the residents. It appears that some individuals view the City of Detroit and the residents of the City of Detroit as two separte entities. I believe that as connections betwen people disappear, community disintergration escalates, resulting in greater potential for crime, violence and other negative outcomes.

3. Serve as a part of the governing body that will assist with monitoring city service delivery to ENSURE implementiaon of policies and priorities.

FROM THE HIP: I could say that I am going to:

*Improve the educational system.

*Make Detroit more viable so that businesses will relocate.

*Balance the budget.

*Improve the transportation system.

*Create jobs and rebuild our economy.

*Assist with foreclosures

But, I won't.

I also won't:

*Forget why I was elected to serve.

*Forget who I was elected to serve.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contibutions to the public good are interrelated in my consistent volunteer work with small community based organizations, grass roots organizations and block clubs.

1. For the past five years, I have planned developed and implemented the Summer Youth Employment Program to provide youth between the ages of 14 years old and 17 years old the opportunity to gain necessary employment skills. (also provided employment training to parents/adults).

2. I have established a Resource Forum through the collaboration with small community based organizations to educate families of available commuity resources (e.g. food, housing, clothing, medical services, homeless shelters, city services).

Both #1 and #2 are not contributions accomplished through my full time paying employment.

FROM THE HIP: I have served as a mentor to a youth in foster care for the past three years, which I am confident has been a major deterent to him selling substances to our children, stealing from our communities and dropping out of high school.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Passion for social justice.

I could say that I will not put my own needs before the needs of the residents and the city. I could say that I will elavate services to others above self interest. I could say that I have integrity and that I am honest and trustworthy. I could say that I am proactive instead of reactive. I could say that I discuss instead of debate. I could say that I am consistent and conservative. I could say that I will not steal, lie and take payoffs. I could say that I have excellent documentation skills.

I could say that I know how to budget and maximize my dollars which will allow me to budget and maximize the cities dollars. I could say taht I have 15 years of experience with developing and monitoring budgets. I could say that I am demanding. I could say that I have extremely high expectations of myself therefore encourage and sometimes demand it of others. I could say that I am compromising with the ability to be aggressive when deemed necessary.

I could say that I have courage and the ability to listen as well as openess to and respect for diversity and difference of opinion. I could say that I have the ability to put aside personal bias in decision making. I could say I have the ability to make decisions, live with the consequences, accept the blame, share the credit and learn from experience.

I will say that I am not a politician nor am I running for the Detroit City Council for the wrong or undetermined reasons.

Please excuse all misspelled words as it is very late and I do not have spell check capability. (I also have the ability to acknowledge my shortcomings)

Age: 52

Current Occupation: Senior Clerk

Education: AA‐WCCCD, current candidate for Bachelors:Business Management

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐882‐6452

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for the position of city council because I was tired of talking, and hearing about the drama, the name calling and the antics of our current leadership. I was compelled to come forth to be of service, to the people, for the people, and by the people of Detroit and globally to present a new image that would bring about change to the city of Detroit. My plan is to work the Mayor of Detroit to bring a brighter future to our citizens as we strive forward toward the 21st. Century.

Our city is in a serious financial crisis, we need jobs, we need to invest in our neighborhoods, and we need to address the crime problems throughout the city of Detroit. My main purpose will be creating, and attracting jobs, as well as an advocate for the people. I vow as a council member that their will be a difference at the Council meetings because threw me, the people concerns will be address, discuss, and resolved, in a timely professional manner.

Detroit is in serious financial crisis, I can’t say this enough. I hope to assist the mayor and my colleagues in making major decision quickly to bring the deficit under control, as we join in with the police department to assist with laws that will help protect our citizens. Recognizing the tremendous load given to the emergency financial manager Robert Bobb is undertaking I hope to incorporate/offer ideas that will assist him in his mission to reconstruct the Detroit public schools.

Detroit can be a vibrant city again, the come back kid , and can set precedence to other major cities coast to coast, with how we reformed our neighborhoods, how we reformed our schools, how we stop the flight of our citizens leaving our town and be placed on the lowest crime city of the world news, for a change. We all need to focus on the development of the communities in which we live in and provide public policies that will make our turn around in the 21st. Century one to be admired by all, globally. If we don’t start now, Detroit city can face a receivership and others will control our destiny of greatest.

I will make a difference. You will make a difference, and together we can make a difference.

My three top priorities for Detroit will be: Jobs, Schools, and Regional Issues

If there are no jobs, people will leave the city to find work to take care of themselves and/or their family. If the education level is inadequate to prepare for the future the city will be unable to persuade and entice new business and young families to stay in the city, and the young families will leave the city to find better quality schools for their children. The city must generate enough revenue to run and care for itself, as well as provide excellent customer service in the service that we offer our residents. We need to work on strengthening ties with our surrounding Sub‐Urban Committees, especially those cities that are attached by only crossing a street. We are neighbors, not enemies, and could stand to learn a lot form and help each other.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good has been (1) in volunteering as a public servant, ever chance I get has been but not limited to: Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Metro Girl Scouts, Detroit Convention Bureau, The National Summit, The National Baptist Convention, and the American Red cross, as a Disaster Action Team Member, different events throughout the City of Detroit at the local church and at my workplace of employment.(just to name a few)

(2) Coming forward to accept the responsibility of being the peoples advocate as‐ one of the next Detroit City Council members.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristics that make me stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council is that I am basically honest, have integrity, common sense, mother wit and I am compassionate. I have been told by my colleagues in Park and Recreation, Human Resources and Water and Sewerage that I represent our department well in giving excellent customer service in handling problems inside and outside of the company as an advocate of the people. That I have always looked, dressed, act professional and they have no doubt that whatever problems faced I will get the job done. My leadership qualities of solving, programming, revising, and gathering the necessary people to implement the changes of the department along with working within fast‐ paced environments in a team capacity has given me the experience needed for this profession and has bestowed me many credos of plaques and certificates from the former mayor and other officials within the departments. I am a responsible, accountable and believe my experience would bring a delightful fresh view to the Detroit City Council, one that is welcome, needed, and long overdue!

Age: 55

Current Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Education: Capella University, 2008, PhD Adult Education; University of Detroit Mercy, 2007, MA Secondary Ed, LD endorsement; Central Michigan University, 2000, MA Adult Ed; Davenport University, 1998, BA in General Management; Davenport University, 1980, AS in Acco

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.delburreese.com

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 982‐7980

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council to serve the citizens of Detroit to provide clear direction, good planning, and stewardship. I am running to restore integrity and honesty to city government; to restore trust in city government; and, to restore unity to the citizens of Detroit. I was raised on the west side of Detroit, educated in Detroit, and Detroit has prepared me to give back to it by serving "our" city.

Detroit is a great city with dependable voters that can depend on me to do the right thing; to restore accountability to city government. I’m knowledgeable about procedures because I have studied the City Charter, the Rules of Order, and other city documents; I have the education and skills to make informed decisions. I grew up with those old‐fashioned values that still matter; just doing things the right way. I want the world to once again see Detroit as a city with pride and professionalism. Just as important, serving the people of Detroit would be a humbling honor. It's time for CHANGE!

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My 3 top priorities for Detroit are:

1. Education and re‐training for displaced workers;

2. Work to grow wealth and expand opportunity for all through education and training for green jobs that ease Detroiters into the renewable energy industries, and;

3. Hold property owners financially responsible for the abandonment of those homes that sit in total disarray.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good has been to serve the public as a teacher for the past nine years; six of those years in Detroit Public School.

Secondly, serving the community by starting a tutoring program in my home that operated from 2003‐ 2006; the program was named D.A.S.I.A. Designing Articulate Studies that Integrate Abilities.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

What makes me uniquely different from the other 167 candidates are the skills I learned while earning Accounting and Business Administration Degrees will help me make informed and financially responsible decisions about the budget.

As a teacher in the Detroit Public School system and a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield for 13 years, I know how to work with others to accomplish organizational goals.

As the founder of a home‐based educational tutoring program for young people, I know how to think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions to existing problems. I am a:

Member of the Democratic Party

Member of Michigan Democratic Future

Member of DFT

Member of National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

Sunday School Teacher

Member of Jerusalem M. B. Church, Pastor Lernard Thomas, B.A., D.D.

Published member of Poetry.com & the International Library of Poetry: Editor’s Choice Award

Member National Associates of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)

Other experiences:

Educational Tour of Italy (two weeks) and Greece (one week)

Developed and implemented home‐based tutoring program, D.A.S.I.A.

Former Church Secretary (Jerusalem M. B. Church)

Former Youth Director (2 years), Calvary District (41 churches)

The citizens of Detroit deserve city officials who remember why they were elected to serve, and who are humbled by such a great opportunity; I am that candidate. I'm honest, trustworthy, professional, prepared for the position of Detroit City Council, and I hold true to the spirit of love for the City and the Citizens of Detroit.

Age: 68

Current Occupation: Detroit City Council Member

Education: Northeastern High School, Class of 1959

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐000‐0000

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for re‐election because my first four years has been very rewarding. My hopes for a needed job is to represent the citizens of Detroit who need a voice. I am an ambassador and I vote at the city council table according to the input of my fellow citizens of this great city, my hometown.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Economic Development; I currently chair the Entrepreneurial Task Force; jobs for the residents, and training programs to place our citizens in gainful employment and influence selfworth to our youth.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

The use of roll‐off containers for evictions. As an ambassador, fellowship with other politicians to help solve our problems, and promote visitors and tourism to the City of Detroit.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am internationally renown, a public servant for forty‐eight years. I discover and promote artists. I am a historian, author, and I'm inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rhythm & Blues Foundation, Dick Clark Soul Awards, and I am a re‐born Christian.

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Consultant

Education: Howard University, 1995,B.A. Political Science

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.VoteRoberson.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐244‐1418

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a lifelong Detroiter I believe that despite our current problems we can, with the right people in office, bring forth a city better than the one we currently inhabit. However, in order to create a better Detroit we have to have people in office who are of unquestionable integrity and who have a proven track record of working to better our city and improve the quality of life for our residents. I am running for city council because I believe Detroit needs and deserves leaders who have a vested interest in Detroit long term future and have the vision and ability to make Detroit a truly 21st century city. We need leaders who understand that our world and our country are changing and that Detroit, if it is to prosper, must change as well. We need leaders who are not tethered to the past and who don't see our city and our region through the prism of the 1967 riots. I am running because I want to be one of the people who helps rebuild Detroit by creating an environment that welcomes all people to the city regardless of race, ethnicity, age or gender. I am running because I see Detroit as the alternative energy capital of the world, because I see our Detroit River as a economic engine and job creator for the city and the region and I have a plan to make that vision a reality.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1). Revitalizing our economy by attracting new industries that will create jobs and facilitate small business development.

2). Improving public safety so that our neighborhoods are safe and desirable places to live.

3). Repopulating our city so we can grow our tax base, increase city revenues and provide better city services.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Working with diverse constituencies to help eliminate the racial and regional barriers and inequities that have prevented Detroit and the surrounding area from being able to move forward in a prosperous manner.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Having grown up in Detroit's local political environment I developed an early interest in public policy and public service that has guided me throughout my life. I have a tremendous amount of experience in the area of public policy as evidenced by my educational and professional background

I have a degree in Political Science from Howard University.

I served as an intern in the U.S. Congress and I worked as a campus organizer and ambassador for President William "Bill" Clinton.

I have worked in social services with the Wayne County Dept of Community Corrections and Ser‐Metro Detroit helping ex‐offenders and single mothers get the resources and job training necessary to become fully employed, self sufficient, productive members of society.

As the Senior Associate for Economic Equity with New Detroit I have worked with our corporate leaders to facilitate increased investment in the City of Detroit, our religious, non‐profit and philanthropic leaders to improve our neighborhood quality of life and with area youth groups to improve educational opportunities for Detroit's young people.

I have served on the Detroit Workforce Development Dept's, Board of Directors, the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Community Advisory Committee, The Detroit Economic Growth Corp's retail attraction and retention effort, NAACP Predatory Lending Task Force, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce One D Initiative, Detroit Executive Service Corp., Howard University Youth Mentor and many other programs committed to improving our city and our society.

Age: 39

Current Occupation: Attorney

Education: Undergrad in Finance and Accounting from University of Windsor, University of Detroit Law School

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 790 3106

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because we needed the change. A friend of mine Parks and Recreation asked me to run who knew me as a very ethical person. I hold 3 professional licenses and I've never had any complaints on any of them.

The other reason I'm running is that a friend of mine was trying to bring a green company to Detroit that would have brought a few hundred jobs and we could not get call back from council. Detroit needs people who are going to work for the citizens and not for themselves.

I was motivated when Barak Obama said if you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem. He's right, so I'm trying to do something about it.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) Budget ‐ to help get the budget in line.

2.) To open more Parks and Rec for your seniors and youth.

3.) Blight.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

The first thing as a business owner I had many employees that I trained and gave them a career.

My volunteer work doing accounting for seniors and disabled in low income housing.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The fact that I've worked with and stayed on a budget and I am a licensed attorney. I think the City Council wastes a lot of taxpayer dollars paying attorneys to interpret the Charter and I could save the taxpayers money on legal expenses.

Age: 39

Current Occupation: Sales Consultant for Avis Ford

Education: Chadsey HS 1987; attended classes at Skillman for 1 semester

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: jamesromerofordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 685‐1706

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Why am I running? This is something the Lord has put on my heart and for fifteen years I've worked with and assisted many people in our community and region in attaining their goals through purchasing automobiles and obtaining financing for home loans. I believe every citizen is entitled to the American Dream. I am currently a sales consultant at Avis Ford and have worked at various dealerships in the metro Detroit area. I also worked in the mortgage industry for four years. People have trusted me with the two most important purchases made in their lifetime. Now I'm asking for that same trust as your elected official. Anyone who has ever done business with me has had a great experience. I am really popular for helping people. I'm the guy who says yes it can be done when everyone else says no, which means I go over and above the call of duty. I believe this is what's needed to bring about change and take the city in the right direction. Similar to Mayor Bing I bring the business aspect to the Council, with great customer skills along with professional and leadership experience. I am ready to serve.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

What I consider to be my top three most important priorities are:

Public safety

Education

Job opportunities

There are so many issues and these are the biggest ones. We need to be safe. Robert Bob is working on improving education. We need to create more jobs and bring business development here to our City and empower ourselves in starting our own businesses.

My two greatest accomplishments for the public good ‐‐ I guess that's included in my first answer. I haven't really been like a community activist or anything but I've helped so many people purchase their automobile or their homes. My contributions have been helping people obtain financing to purchase homes and automobiles so they can get on with their everyday life. So really I'm helping people through my employment, but it goes more than that. It's not just me doing a job, it's me helping people. When I take the approach of helping people, I get the blessing. When I look at it as a way to make money, the blessing is loss. As far as my contribution, I like to help people.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

For one, I don't want to sound haughty or anything, but I think if you stand me up with the other candidates I'll stand out just because of my appearance. My customer service skills enable me to stand out. People seem to tend to just relax and open up with me. I'm able to communicate effectively. I really believe I can, and I want to reach out to our youth and our elders so all citizens are on one accord. I guess it's my customer service skills that allow me to relate to the young and the old in this generation.

I've been asking myself how I can separate myself from all the other candidates that's running and the only answer I came up with is to be myself and to be up front and honest with all the citizens of Detroit. To be real with the people.

Age: 35

Current Occupation: In Security

Education: Some College ‐ Attending Ashworth University

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: empoweringcitizens.blogspot.com

Campaign Contact Number: 3134615089

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Cause I believe the citizens aren't getting the proper representation from their local government.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

First of all, it would be economical stability for the city's majority population, followed by citizen services, and crime deterrence.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Well one is that I used to be sole proprietor of Shepherd Transportation Services which provided low cost transportation to seniors and other citizens enabling them to move about town quicker.

I was asked by Parkside Recreational Center to find talented youth in order for them to build and start their baseball program.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

First of all I feel and I live every day what the citizens are going through in this recession time. I catch the bus every day to work and I'm living in a project setting. I'm living like ever other citizen in the city of Detroit, and I'm looking to change all that by bringing positive businesses and resources to the citizens of Detroit that will benefit the majority population, enable us to own businesses of significance here in the city and keep the economical flow of our city here.

Age: 53

Current Occupation: Student Code of Conduct Liaison, Finney High School, Detroit

Education: Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School, B.S. Kentucky State University, M.S.W., Wayne State University

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: http://www.alvinsims.com

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 658‐9960

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for City Council because I want to help restore integrity and transparency to city government. I want to partner with the citizens of Detroit in these unprecedented times to help restore Detroit to its greatness. I am a stakeholder and I want to be part of the solution and not one of the problems.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My three top priorities for Detroit are helping create safer and cleaner communities; strengthening and supporting the family; and securing employment opportunities for the citizens of Detroit.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good are: 1) redirecting and empowering the lives of our youth by impregnanting them with hope and knowledge; 2) raising my children to be productive citizens.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristic that makes me stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council is my uncanny ability to connect with people.

Age: 58

Current Occupation: Did Not Answer

Education: Did Not Answer

Felony Convictions: Did Not Answer

Campaign Website: n/a

Campaign Contact Number: 394‐0209

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Not Actively Campaigning

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Not Actively Campaigning

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Not Actively Campaigning

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Not Actively Campaigning

Age: 77

Current Occupation: Receptionist at Samaritan Center (senior program)

Education: Fisk University (1 semester); Wilson Jr. College; Peters Business School (Chicago) ‐‐ Bachelors Business

Felony Convictions: 1998 Assault Conviction from a fight with a neighbor ‐‐ served probation; paid fine ‐‐ in the process of being expunged

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: [email protected] 831‐1448

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have been in politics since 1973 under the Coleman administration. I have seen various candidates come and go; I've worked on campaigns from many candidates starting with congress candidates, judges, council members (worked on Barbara Ross Collins, John Conyers, Monica Conyers, Sharon McPhail, Kwame Kenyatta, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Geraldine Ford ‐ judge; Willie Lipscomb ‐‐ judge; Kim Worthy.) With that I felt as though I was experienced in politics in this city. Also the City has changed considerably from that particular time that I have known it. We need to restore honor and dignity, not only to the City, but to the Council also.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top priorities for this particular city are for the City Council to be attentive, not only to the needs of the citizens but the auditing of our budget. For instance, we have had several chief financial officers and during this time we have still, up to this date, they are still behind in our auditing to send to Lansing. This can not continue ‐‐ we must put a stop to it. By that we need someone who has the expertise to do the job efficiently.

Next ‐‐ we must eliminate unnecessary spending. By that I mean salaries. we're laying off City employees, but we're still top heavy as far as salaries are concerned. My suggestion is we start with City Council. I believe they should take a cut also, at least 10%. Do away with the cars. It is not necessary for the Council to have expensive cars. My suggestion is either you own your own car and have an expense account and have a ceiling for that expense account. If you go over, that is your responsibility. Also, we should check each department head and have them report at least every two months their budget in regards to their department expenses.

Next I believe we should limit our law suits. We are paying out too much for frivolous law suits. I won't go into detail about that but I've heard from judges our attorneys don't show up or they're not

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

What my contribution has been to the public ‐‐ first I love people and I try to do everything I can to help my fellow man. When I was in the roofing business people would come to me to ask for suggestions for their property. If I couldn't do the work myself I'd have people equally qualified to do the work. I've been involved with the church in my block (Grant Memorial) serving breakfast to the homeless on Saturday mornings. I've been involved in the prison system (Ryan Correction Facility). I am known there as Mother Jack. Also they have involved me in their various programs such as Mothers Day. I have been honored several times at their events. Also I am Vice President of Citizens District Council that involves helping seniors in this particular area which is the medical center. I visit with the elderly on an annual basis and they enjoy my looking at the TV with them, which consists of various soap operas. I belong to various organizations which consists of the NAACP, SCLC, Hood Research, and Community Coalition.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Number 1, I tell the truth. I am not obligated. I am not under anyone's particular power that I must do what they say. In other words, I'm unbought. I've worked all my life and I haven't regretted it yet. I believe in being fair in everything that I do. We use integrity quite a bit but much of the time it's just a word to people. But I have a passion that is so overwhelming people tell me sometimes I say things I don't need to say. I'm opinionated. Also I'm familiar with various candidates that are running and I applaud their effort in trying to succeed in being a candidate. As a matter of fact I've picked three or four I'm voting for myself. If I don't make it, I'll support them to the highest.

Age: 45

Current Occupation: Treasurer's Office Assistant

Education: Davenport University, current senior student attending for Bachelor's in Business Mgmt & Accounting

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: [email protected]

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐828‐8009

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit's City Council because I would like to be closer to solving the current existing problems of our city. Time and time again, I have voiced concerns, only to be handed down from person to person and through departmental channels, never attaining a solution and or a follow up.Some issues include foreclosures, homelessness and unemployment, all of which contributes to neighborhood blight.I am committed to becoming upfront and personal with bringing employment back, finding a solution or immediate assitance to keep homeowners in homes they've struggled so very hard for, and restore the neighborhoods and homes that has fallen victim to blight and vandelism, before the problems become so serious demolition and or abandonment is eminent. We have beautiful areas and salvageable homes becoming eye sores from simply being "left alone" without anyone searching for solutions or prevention in the beginning. If I am on the front line, I can hold myself responsible for making a difference and developing solutions for a change and results.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My three priorities for Detroit is promoting employment, offering assistance for current foreclosures, eliminating or greatly reducing neighborhood blight and bringing Detroit's Public Schools enrollment back to where school employees, students and parents are comfortable.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have always tried to be consistant to contributing to the less fortunate but the two instances that stands out the most is, spearheading a local soap drive for individuals in treatment and substance abuse rehabilitation that due to budget cuts, could no longer provide the local residents with soap, I started a soap drive and provided the 50 plus residents with an abundance of soap. This may not be newsworthy but the looks on the faces of all these men from all walks of life made me feel I had really accomplished a tremendous feat. This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. In the past I have always celebrated holidays with family, unhtil recently, I demanded the assistance of my four chidren and other family members. I would contact the local neighborhood organizations and or shelters and use our funds intended for the holidays to provide meals to the less fortunate, this is an important contribution for myself, but also it gave me the opportunity to teach my children, ages 19‐27 lessons of what we so readily take for granted. I did try and get further assistance because due to my personal finacial restraints, I was forced to abandon this particular project.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am the same individual whether I am a candidate or not. I am the same person and posess the same demeanor whether elected or not. I have had the opportunity to meet with many candidates. Based on what I have witnessed personally, we have very few sincere candidates to choose from. It is so unfortunate because as citizens we have all voted based on name recognition, and many will make it through because some of us will continue the same. That is why our city is in the very condition of today. I have met some of the most educated, professional individuals our city has to offer, only a very few have embraced me as a fellow Detroiter and not "competition" the ones that are embraced are already well known and they embrace each other. I watch the smiles and political jargan turn on and off. This is not a deterrent for me, this drives me more to raise our city above the current level and try to prevent the recent situations from reoccuring.

Age: 35

Current Occupation: Minister

Education: Morehouse College, BA, 1996, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Master of Divinity, 2000, Central Michigan University, Master of Science in Administration, December 2009

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.spiveyfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐909‐7286

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council to serve the citizens of Detroit by bringing leadership experience with character and integrity. I am a native son of the city of Detroit which raised me, educated me, prepared me and sent me out to face the world and make something of myself. I have tried to do just that and feel I have an obligation and sense of responsibility to be in Detroit making a difference in the lives of others.

We have seen change at the national level, at the local level with our new mayor now that same change needs to take place with our City Council. I want to bring my years of experience as a minister, community leader and passion to serve people to the council table with professionalism and integrity.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Working to decrease crime

Developing and maintaining quality neighborhoods

Streamlining the process for businesses to start and function in Detroit to bring jobs for Detroit citizens

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributions to the public good has been to tirelessly serve in the community and the second has been working through my profession as a minister to serve in the community.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 51

Current Occupation: Business Owner

Education: Associate's Degree from WCCC and BA in Gerontology from Madonna University

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: Under Construction

Campaign Contact Number: 828‐7368

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I'm running for the City Council because I think I can make a change. The work that I have been doing previously has laid the foundation for a more prosperous and efficient quality of life for the residents of the city of Detroit.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

There are so many...

‐ Safe and clean environment

‐ Green Jobs

‐ Intergenerational Concept/movement ‐ Programs designed to bring youth and elders together in the same environment to learn from each other and recognize the value of each population. as well as...

‐ Government transparency

‐ Efficiency as far as city services

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

‐ The second largest garden in the city of Detroit

‐ Establishing the business of the Intergenerational Concept

‐ I was also on the Skilled Trade Task Force where we implemented 51% of the city residents to be on contract jobs.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I'm outgoing, and I have the skill of listening and moving to action ‐ I think that's very important for a city councilperson.

Age: 36

Current Occupation: Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy

Education: Henry Ford Comm. College(1995) A.A.Liberal Arts, Central Mich Univ. (12/2009) B.S. Comm. Development/Public Admin

Felony Convictions: NO

Campaign Website: under construction

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 878‐2456

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Detroiter's need better representation. As a citizen, we work too hard to not have our local government work just as hard for us. It seems as if some on our current council forgot about what matters most, and that's the citizens. If we are going to attract more business to Detroit, we need better people to represent us with professionalism, business ethics,and integrity.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

There three priorities are: the budget, public safety, and building stronger communities

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I am a civil servant. My work with the Projest Fresh Start program enabled me to help change lives. I worked with drug addicted prostitutes encouraging them to try treatment instead of living in and out of jails. Many have tried the program and have completed it. And instead of walking the streets soliciting sex to support a drug habit, they are working, tax‐ paying citizens. So not only were lives changed, but also the crime rate changed. Due to the reduction of prostitutes, there was a decline in crime in the targeted areas.

I am an active volunteer in my community. I've volunteered for: the Police Athletic League (P.A.L) for 6 years, Rosedale Soccer League for 2 years, Boy Scouts of America for 4 years, Girl Scouts of America for 2 year. I believe in volunteering with kids because just being around them, you show how to carry themselves. You have to be hands on with kids. You must get in there, show them how to articulate themselves by the way you do. Show them how to act like respectable young men and women by the way that you do. We must show early how to respect themselves so that we don't have to deal with them as disrespectful adults.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I personify professionalism. I am genuine about my need to change Detroit and its image. I’m not running for a job. I am running to make a difference. We need change. I pride myself on my work ethic. I’ve always held myself to a higher standard, which makes me want to strive to be the best at what I do. Detroit is filled with hard working, first class citizens ready for new businesses to come or began right here. This will not happen until we can change Detroit from the inside out.

Age: 34

Current Occupation: Resigned/Former 2nd Deputy Chief ‐ Detroit Police Department

Education: Wayne State University ‐ 1998 ‐ College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts with a Bachelors Degree in Radio/TV/Film

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: jamestatefordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐332‐5837

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council because I care about our community, I care about the future of this city and I am tired of the city looking the way it does and its residents feeling like they do. Our city services are poor (at best), fear of crime has become an accepted part of resident’s lives, and too many of our elected officials are ethically challenged.

We need people in office who not only have a vision but the ability to make that vision a reality. I worked in city government in a high profile position at the Detroit Police Department (DPD) for a number of years. I know what it will take to begin to turn our city around. Our elected officials must work with the citizens as a genuine partnership to address the ills of our community.

I know that being a public servant is a 24 hour job. Everything that you do from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep has to always be in the best interest of the people.

In me, you have someone who knows the importance of service, sacrifice, and commitment.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Tops on my list is creating a better informed community. I will do this by creating a committee comprised of various social and human services agencies and we will develop a pipeline of information that will be disseminated out into the community. Accessible information and support will be made available on matters such as parental assistance with children who have behavioral issues, adults who truly don’t know how to conduct proper parenting, as well as programs targeting personal financial literacy. I believe that an informed community has the ability to make better decisions and is more wiling to create partnerships with local government.

Lastly, I will focus on fiscal responsibility in city government. Just like a personal budget, the city can’t spend what the city doesn’t have. The current budget deficit stands at about $300 million and our overall city budget is $3.3 billion. There are certainly efficiencies that can be identified that will slice the deficit. But we can no solely continue to look at cutting jobs as a means to get us out of the red, because it further erodes our city services. When jobs are cut, families are also negatively affected and I believe that if we don’t begin to strengthen our families, we will never restore our city. So when you cut jobs and eliminate heath benefits, it has a domino effect on the entire family structure. One of the measures to address the budget deficit that I will look at is possibly controversial in our city, but it is leasing the naming rights to some of our public facilities. Let me be clear, this is not selling the faculties. Leasing naming rights simply means that we would receive money from companies who want to place their name on a public facility. The city would have the right to refuse any name that conflicts with the positive image of Detroit. Other cities have successfully utilized this as a means of gaining revenue. While it may be uncomfortable to call public venues something else than their current names, leasing the naming rights of these facilities have the potential to generate millions of dollars, save jobs and keep families in tact.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1) As a member of the Detroit Police Department, I created a mentor program at the Department where off duty Detroit Police Officers volunteered their time with at‐risk youth. The program is called C2Y (Cops Caring for Youth) and many of the officers who helped establish the program still maintain a connection with their mentees and play a major role in their ongoing development.

2) I also have volunteered my own time mentoring groups of young men in my neighborhood. Last year I gathered two other male mentors from the community and commenced meetings with the male youth every Sunday at 4:00 PM. Immediately, we saw a reduction in neighborhood vandalism and an increase in the young men’s civic activities. Some of the young men revealed that they voted for the first time last November because of our interaction and encouragement.

Additionally, I annually volunteer in the city‐wide clean ups that aim a removing the debris and litter from our city streets. I also volunteer every year for the city’s Angels Night effort and am a member of my residential block club and neighborhood civic association.

I am the only candidate running for city council who has executive experience in city government that left their job to run for office. Please keep in mind that this was a very secure and well‐paying job that carried a certain prestige. There is no "golden parachute" for me if I am not elected and these are very tough economic times. So I know what it means to make a sacrifice and I have proven my commitment to the city of Detroit.

In my former position as the Detroit Police Department’s 2nd Deputy Chief, I was tasked with, among other duties, being the Department's spokesperson and served in a very visible position for a number of years. I always prided myself on my professionalism and never brought any dishonor to my position or to the residents that I served. Many of the local, state and federal law enforcement agencies that I have worked with over the years also speak highly of my integrity.

Age: 60

Current Occupation: Social Worker, Dept. of Health and Wellness Promotion

Education: Northwestern HS 1969; Bachelors Social Work, Marygrove 1995; @55 received Masters in Social Work, Wayne State 2006

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.marshathomas4council.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐341‐7616

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I have a heart‐felt desire and passion to serve the citizens of this great city. I envisioned becoming a social worker at the age of 14. Being a social worker is something I realized I could do to help people. I never thought of becoming a city council member until two years ago. Currently there is a lack of professionalism and integrity on behalf of too many members on Council. Now is a good time, and I see a need, to run for the office. I will work to restore respect and honor to the position. My life has been a service from the time I was a child, going to the store for people. My mother taught me you don't always get paid for everything you do. So service is easy for me. I entitled my campaign "Citizens First" because that's what I feel. I can take on the challenge and I can stand alone. You have to stand up to be counted. I cannot promise I'll be able to do something about all the problems citizens may have, but what I will promise is to hold myself accountable for what I do.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Jobs, education, and crime are really one priority because they're all in inter‐related.

City services:

Public safety ‐ We need more police, CB patrols, return to the block clubs, citizen's watch. The police alone can't stop the crime. Many times people know but because of retaliation and fear people won't come forward.

Lighting ‐‐ In the lighting department it took a child to be killed before they put in a street light.

Trash pick‐up ‐‐ losing monthly bulk pick‐up.

Education ‐‐ in order for us to attract more businesses people have the right skill sets. People may want to consider taking advantage of programs like No Worker Left Behind, Flip The Script, and LPN and

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I was instrumental in closing down an apartment building. I worked with pregnant women. Every time I went to this building in the winter, she and her baby were sitting in the cold. The landlord would tell the tenants every year he was going to get it fixed. It went on too long so I called the gentleman at HUD. He met me at the building within 20 minutes. Within a short period of time the building was closed and the people were given housing through section 8.

I had a pregnant client who lived in a shelter with her children and she was telling me about all the problems the kids were having in school. I also learned one of the children had been raped which complicated things. So I went to the school as their advocate and told the teacher the kids needed some social work intervention. I spoke with the school social worker and she told me the school didn't have the money. They referred me to the school superintendent and they contracted out for this child to have services.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I'm a person of my word. People know when I say something they can trust it. People who know me know that I'm committed and I'm caring and I'm concerned about their issues. They tell me of their concerns and I don't just hear them. I'll find a solution if at all possible. And they know that my word is good, that I will get back to them. I'll work on their behalf. When I see these individuals I think of myself. That could be my mother, that could be my son, that could be my aunt. With that perspective you'll do what you can to do help others. If I can help them improve their situation we all benefit.

Age: 41

Current Occupation: senior loan officier

Education: Wccd. Associates of Liberal Arts

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.lilliandebrathompson.webs.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐285‐7856

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am seeking a seat on Detroit City Council for these reasons: To legislate with integrity, to produce jobs for Detroiters and assist in obtaining Financing for the city of Detroit. To inform the People about information that is vitale to their lives while living in the city. To help increase funding for our Police , Fire and E.M.S because these departments save our LIVES, HOMES and our Pets.

I want to form a Diverse relationship with the Metropolitian areas because it takes PEOPLE to PEOPLE to move this city.

The Metropolitian areas need to understand that we have some neighborhoods that have close relationships and are safe to live in. To help Detroit " Go Green".

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top three Priorities for Detroit are:

To insist on funding for more police officiers.

To enforce better city services to the public.

To Keep a professional Manner when dealing with my colleagues and the Detroit Media.

To create a profound Solution so that Detroit can thrive again.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My two greatest contributins to the public good is that: I Volunteer to help any citizen in my community that I can.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My unique characteristic that stands out is that : I am not afraid to stand for what is right. I dont get depress or let anyone pressure me . I research then I make a decision and stand on it. I welcome and appreciate teamwork.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Police Sergeant

Education: University of Detroit Mercy, 1994,Bachelor of Arts,

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: None

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 779‐0274

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I believe I can make a difference in the City of Detroit by representing the citizen with integrity and reaching out to all concerned. I have a background in community relations. I bring to the table the ability to organize community, police, Church, and the court systems to influence change.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

I would start with citizen safety by utilizing the community policing concept. Secondly, I would look at what steps could be taken to up date public lighting. I would encourage the enforcement of environmental ordinances to clean up abandoned properties.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Beside doing my regular job as a police officer I made time for volunteering in the community this past year. I have voluntarily given up saturday morning to feed and minister to the homeless. Also, with my Church, we clean up the neighborhood.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

My ability to communicate my knowledge about the issues along with presenting solution to some of problems facing the community. The ability to stay focussed on issue until a plan is developed or a solution found.

Age: 56

Current Occupation: Clergy

Education: BRE William Tyndale Bible College, MA Post Secondary Education, ORU, D.MIN Doctorate of Practical Theology, BA University, Benin City Nigeria

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: rightspiritrightseason.org

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐207‐0270

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because I bring some of the answers needed for the problems we face as a city. Through my years of experience in Human Service, Ministry and Education, I am able to be reasonable, civil, with skills in collaboration with different skill levels, giftings, philopsophies to bring synergy and produce results. The Spirit of Detroit needs healing, and the citizens need a restoration of trust, faith and worth; and I bring this above all.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

PUBLIC SAFETY‐‐Includes Neighborhoods, Businesses, Schools,and all public places of gathering. Citizens must be safe and non‐residents must percieve that Detroit is a safe place to work, play, and live again.

NEW BUSINESSES, INDUSTRIES, AND JOB CREATION‐‐The Detroit City budget is 300 million $$ in deficit, and deficit spending has been taking place for several years now. Two ways of bring the budget into balance (after a forensic audit, is to decrease spending, and create revenue. In order to do this, we must tap into resources of revenue through non‐profit government money to create and incubate new opportunities of jobs for youth, males, veterans, the handicapped, women and girls; special groups who need mentoring and job creation. This will create a new tax base, and eliminate some line items from City Budget dedicated to human services.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TECHNOLOGY‐‐Inservice training for all CITY WORKERS, restoration of professionalism in dress code, information and increased technological systems to aid Police, Fire, and all Civil Servants to respond more appropriately to the needs and concerns of Detroit residents. We must also collaborate with surrounding counties for the best services and opportunities that Detroiters can have. Drawing businesses into Detroit City, and stimulating our economy with our professional appearance and behavior, clean city streets, usage for blighted housing, elimanation of the homeless on the streets, and making Detroit a green environment and relevant 21st century City

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Pastor of one church for 25 years on the East side of Detroit. Serving a parish of 1500 families, developing housing, training for jobs, education and mentoring programs for youth and seniors, wellness and health awareness, financial programs for all.

2. Missions and Service to over 29 nations in Africa, and around the world. Planting churches, starting and building schools for poor children, educating adults and providing curriculum for skill development in rural areas.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Experience! I have a working model of community awareness and development while saving human lives within a specific area of the city. I have a working model of sucessful business ownership. I have a working model of integrity and creativity, and ability to get the job done.

Age: 55

Current Occupation: legislative assistant

Education: Associates Degree‐Wayne County Community College; Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Major‐Public Administration, Central Michigan University degree pending

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: beverly4detroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐822‐2237

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I would bring hands‐on legislative experience to the Council table. I was on the staff of Detroit City Councilmembers Clyde Cleveland (5yrs) and Brenda M. Scott (3yrs). Currently

I am a legislative assistant to Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen (D‐1st Dist). Due to county budget constraints I work part‐time.

In addition I bring to the table the experience of having been a Neighborhood City Hall Manager for the Northeast Office and the S. Schaefer/ S. Fort Street Office for three years.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. To provide balanced and rational government that advocates, respects and protects the interests of the citizens of Detroit in a logical manner while upholding the Detroit City Charter. Monitoring contracts, budget amendments and risk management will have high priorities.

2. To promote growth and new revenue streams birthing out of our current resources and infrastructure.

3. To promote a comprehensive neighborhood stabilization plan that addresses abandonment, land re‐ use, property taxes, residential & commercial reinvestment strategies, and tax abatements.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. I was the community organizer for the Community Reinvestment Strategy Cluster Board 3. This was a year long, city‐wide community driven project that set out to identify barriers and strengths to neighborhood reinvestment. We, the stakeholders(residents, businesses, faith based, and schools) made solid recommendations in 1997 that are being realized today. The CRS process is used in the

2. I am an active board member for U‐SNAP‐BAC, a non‐profit housing pioneer organization (12yrs). I am the vice president to the Madison Community Resource Center (7yrs) which is in the Skillman's Chadsey/Condon area and is the non‐profit community outreach effort of my church, Bailey Temple Church of God in Christ. I am the volunteer director of the Friends of Detroit City Airport Community Development Corporation (founded in 1990) where we endeavor to expose children to the field of aviation, aerospace, science, emerging technologies and engineering as career paths. We also sponsor an annual Community Christmas Celebration for less fortunate children from the Metro Detroit area. Fox2 News files in Santa and Mrs. Claus to the delight of over 600 children. Little Caesar's provides pizza and Pepsi Bottling provides beverages. Every child receives a gift of a toy, book or clothing that has been donated by the community. We thank this metro‐Detroit community for their unfailing generosity as we promote goodwill during the season in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I have verifiable experience that is pertinent to the Detroit City Council. I learned how to be a "true public servant" from Councilman Cleveland and Councilwoman Scott. They were always prepared when they came to the table. I know what it takes to be prepared everyday to carry‐out the business of the City. It is a commitment deeply rooted in my soul to do the righteous thing consistently for Detroit. I will be accessible.

I ran for Wayne County Treasurer in 1996, 2000, 04 & 08 challenging the public policies that I felt were not in the best interest of the tax‐payers in this county. Today I can say that the Treasurer has made many positive changes in the office.

Also, I know most of our local, state and federal elected officials and will continue to build relationships to help better serve our city. I would not totally trust a lobbyist to bring me information about an issue. I would use my discerning skills to read between the lines.

Age: 31

Current Occupation: Legal Services

Education: Diploma‐ Martin Luther King High School (Detroit, MI), BS‐ English Written Communication Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI), Graduate Student‐ Communication, Public Relations and Organizational Communication Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.karindawashington.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313.633.3610

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for Detroit City Council for a second time, in an effort to restore faith, leadership, integrity and dignity to public office.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Neighborhood Stabilization

Efficient delivery of City Services

Public Safety

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I have saved nearly 5,000 homes from property tax foreclosure through my work at Michigan Legal Services.

Coordinating the Pay it Forward Tour, community service program uniting Dearborn Public Schools and Detroit Public Schools students on a four day, four state service‐learning road trip.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I have been at the Council table due to my service on nonprofit organization boards and Detroit City Council Task Forces, learning first hand of how the council 'should' operate, especially since there is no official training program for council members once elected.

Age: 43

Current Occupation: President/CEO of an Advertising agency

Education: BBA, Western Michigan University

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: under constrution

Campaign Contact Number: (313) 422‐5735

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for City Council because I feel that I am very qualified to hold this office because of my education and professional experience in management along with my committed community service. I am not a politician, I'm a concerned citizen who is tired of my community being under served and under developed due to self‐interest.

I am also running because my family and I are victims of three (3) unsolved homicides in Detroit in the last eight (8) years. I feel that something has to be done about this outrageous crime situation that is hurting our city and killing are love ones on a daily basis.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My top 3 priorities are, Crime, Property Taxes and Redlined Insurance. These three issues are the most important functions that I feel that city government has to get a handle on because they are the three biggest issues that citizens tell me when I'm out campaigning. The response time to crime is terrible.

The Property Taxes in the city is so high that many citizens in Detroit can't afford to keep their homes. Redlined Insurance is another huge problem in Detroit. Citizens in this city are grossly over charged for it's insurance and often times their insurance bill can be as high as the persons car note. This has to stop.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

My 2 greatest contributions to the public good would be first my work as a Program Manger at CareerWorks, Inc. with the Welfare to Work program and Partnership for Adult Learning program. I was very success in finding jobs for many people who had been on welfare for years. I work with them and got hundred's of people off of Welfare and improved their literacy skills which helped to make them self‐sufficient and got them back in the job market.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

The unique characteristic that makes me stand out among the 167 candidates is my management and leadership experience. I feel those two qualities are very important for a City Council person to have and I have worked in leadership positions my entire career and worked with 6 and 7 figure budgets and know and understand contracts and how to negotiate deals that are in the best interest of the citizens of Detroit.

Age: 37

Current Occupation: Self Employed

Education: Some College

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: none

Campaign Contact Number: 313 522 0265

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I feel Detroit needs to head in a new direction. We need City Council members that are sincere about doing work for the city and not playing politics. Its time that this city was ran like a business, one that is concerned about its workers and the people it serves. The days of personality conflicts, pay to play, and just being out for self does not suit nor improve the quality of life of the citizens of our great city. I want to help the Mayor clean up our image and return this city to its respected place on the map. Detroit, the city I love!

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Governance by districts, Family/Youth Empowerment, City Cooperation.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I encourage my community and the youth to give back constructively and not destructively, with my leadership example and participation in our block club.

On a daily basis I'm active in Cornerstone Dads Club representing fathers who care about not only my child but all the youth in my sphere of influence.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I have a motivation and a spirit of dedication to get the job done and the ability to convince others who might not normally be able to to work cooperatively to reach a common goal.

Age: 46

Current Occupation: Stay at Home Mom

Education: Murray Wright 1981, Detroit Business Instititute 1985, Ross Medical Education Center 1986, WCCC Associates Degree in Cirminal Justice 1992, Metro Police Academy 1992, WSU Candidate for Graduation 2000 (BA not earned yet)

Felony Convictions: nope

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 3132828036

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I got tired of hearing the arguments and fighting on TV. I got asked by people who I respect to do something about what's going on downtown. I'm lending the city of Detroit my expertise in finding out what's going on and correcting it. That's basically what it boils down to. I could no longer sit in silence and watch the city get destroyed.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) I want to eliminate people who don't live in the city from working for the city of Detroit. I want to start the entire process of personnel hiring all over again.

2.) I want to reinvent the city's trust in city government. I want to reestablish the trust of people to the city leaders.

3.) I want to expose the pay‐to‐play corruption of councilmembers.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

I would have to say my educational experiences and also my practical experiences law.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Being a single parent of 3 people who all attended Detroit Public Schools. I'm not afraid to work.

Age: 49

Current Occupation: Social Service Specialist

Education: BSW Wayne State University May 2000, Candidate MPA August 2009 Central Michigan University

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: Sherry Wheeler for Detroit City Council

Campaign Contact Number: 313 886‐7371

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am your candidate for Detroit City Council 2009. Born and raised in the city of Detroit with very strong ties to the community, I believe "Each one Reach one" and through demonstration, I have practiced this model in my life. Growing up with my siblings and always offering my support in their endeavors and leading by example with my pursuit for an education. I joined the Detroit Police Athletics League "PAL" as a youth and continued with "PAL" as a young adult. I brought my children and recruited my nieces, nephews, and other neighborhood children from District 13 into the different programs, so they would grow up with the organizational and disciplinary skills required to be productive citizens in the community. As your Detroit city council member, it will be my goal to continue encouraging organizations and programs that assist to create marketable and competitive children and adults in the community. Producing proud graduates from the city of Detroit just like me. "Each One Reach One", will include challenges facing Detroit's elderly, the less fortunate families, and rebuilding neighborhoods. I will work to improve public safety, and the illumination on our city streets with adequate lighting. Address existing committees and seek new committees designed to solve the issues that are facing our city.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Balancing revenues and expenditures for the city providing agencies with the dollars they need to be effective services provider. To serve the city and residents by protecting and preserving the lives and property of the citizens and to ensure conformance of City Oridance and State and Federal Law. Critical attention must be focused on crime, safety for all residents, our educational system and employment for our residents. It is inexcusable to have debris and filth throughout our community and neighborhoods.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. My community service was moved to a city, we as citizens so much neglect and forget. For many years the prison system at times were used as a security blanket for those who committed crimes. To release an individual back into society after being incarcerated after a length of stay in prison with no funds, no place to live or means to survive on the streets increases the risk of a prisoner returning to society. I understood the majority of prisoners did not serve a lifetime sentence where they would never return to society. My goals while working with the prisoners was to help them to clearly understand what was expected of them as a citizen, how they could obtain these goals with the available community resources, utilizing skills obtained while incarcerated without violating an individual or committing any further crimes. Working in the community and giving back to the city of Detroit began at a very young age prior to graduating from High school. Working within the community was a family commitment generated and formed by my mother. My love as a child was tumbling, gymnastics and cheerleading. My community service began with the Police Athletic League Cannon Tars in the late 70’s as a cheer coach for many years. Today, because of continue great work of many citizens in the city of Detroit our Police Athletic League continues to exist for our children in Detroit. This is a great example of community services and how one must work to lay the foundation and develop strong values, polices and rules so that the torch of the organization can continue to burn. Today in the community I continue to see young ladies I trained giving back to the city as PAL coaches working with our youth, successful in their personal lives, educated and now guiding their own children in their college careers.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 57

Current Occupation: Victim Services Clerk

Education: Henry Ford and Washtenaw Community College 1973‐1977 General Motors 4‐year electrical apprenticeship program, Journeyman Electrician graduate 1977, New Horizons Computer Training Center 2003, MOS applications and project management certificates

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.lornawhitfieldfordetroit.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313 743‐2494

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because my voice as Lorna "citizen" has not been heard

My issues and concerns are the same as countless others throughout Detroit and I want to help find the solutions

I want to serve in any way I can to assess and analyze the problems and resolve them

I believe good people and organizationa are out there trying to find support to make changes, but aren't sure how

I would like to facilitate others involvement and make Detroit a viable metropolis

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

The lack of collaboration among city leaders, neighbors and throughout Metropolitan Detroit

World class education system‐immediate conflict resolution programs due to

school closeings

Forclosures, evictions, poverty, homelessness, hunger‐ there are

immediate resources

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Working with the Greening of Detroit and the Grace Boggs Center organizations to cultivate neighborhood gardens This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. Personally providing free computer training to anyone who wants it or does not have access to a computer (includes Microsoft Office Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Access, Outlook Express, window to the world for elderly

shut‐ins (how to surf the internet for whatever you can image)for

churches, recreation centers and organizations throughout Detroit

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am not a career politician. I am servant leader of a grassroots movement that supports collaboration amongst all interested parties, no matter what the issue or concern. We must work together. My background through Human Resource Training & Development is to effectively & efficiently organize, coordinate and implement policies & procedures as per the mission to accomplish goals. There are countless businesses and organizations that are already in place, but working with an independent agenda. We must band together for the common good. We must address and support the issues and concerns of others as if they were our own. My volunteerism is my living legacy and I am most proud of it.

Age: 52

Current Occupation: Publisher & Editor of Renaissance Observer

Education: BA University of Detroit 1978; MPA University of Detroit 1980; JD Cumberland School of Law 1986

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.14wilcoxon.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐575‐5705

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I am running for City Council because I believe that the City of Detroit needs to move in a new political direction. I intend to work with the mayor to economically revitalize our city, not just our downtown but our neighborhoods as well. I propose that we revitalize our City by putting her people back to work. Putting people back to work requires new income streams. I propose that lithium batteries, wind farms, with all of their 8,000 components, large bolt factories, charging stations and a colossal theme park be built in the City of Detroit proper. These new income streams will allow us to add to/ grow the above and below delineated needs and others.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

• Economically revitalizing our city, not just her downtown but her neighborhoods as well.

• Reclaiming the city’s rightful place as a Destination City.

• Ensuring that the City employs strategies that will avoid the sale or long term lease of City assets/jewels.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

Programs/activities that I have participated in that have helped to enhance life in the City of Detroit are: 1. Raising money to finance the “Keep the Vote, No take over” of the Detroit Public Schools. 2. Development of and orchestration of a computer literacy program for the residents of the Northend

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am a seasoned professional that has been “baptized by fire” and am thoroughly prepared to work and fight for the betterment of the residents of the City of Detroit.

• My three (3) degrees are all earned degrees.

• My work experiences have included positions in the public, quasi‐public and in the corporate areas. These have included educating, negotiating, administrating, and working in group like settings. As a result, I am a team builder and shy away from “me situations”.

• My familiar trainings lend themselves to working with and appreciating our differences while celebrating our human similarities.

• Life, in general, has taught me to accept my maternal grandmother’s words of wisdom, in this regard, she would say: “God did not die and delegate intellectualism to any one of us.” The moral: we all need each other.

Age: 48

Current Occupation: Director of Innovation and Enterprise, Communities In Schools of Detroit

Education: Cass Tech High School ‐ 1979, Bachelor of Social Work Wayne State University ‐ 1985, Master of Social Work Wayne State University ‐ 1988

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.peopleforangelabrownwilson.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐623‐4821

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

Because I believe that I have been given the opportunity to aquire the the background and experiences that prepare me to serve the citizens of Detroit in a way that will move the City forward.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Government that evaluates all decisions by first asking "is this in the best interest of all tax payers" This will allow us to balance the needs of citizens today with efforts to build for the future Detroit.

2. Government that is fiscally responsible, even when it is difficult. We cannot continue to allow our City's budget to be out of balance. Living off of our future.

3. Bringing creativity and innovation to adressing the concerns of our tax payers.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. Serving as a volunteer on the Boards of non profit organizations that make a difference for the children and youth of our city.

2. Dedicating my entire career to Detroit and its improvement.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I bring objectivity, collaboration skills and my background and experiences. I have worked as a volunteer and a professional in community organizations and community development for 25 years(since I was 14 years old). I worked for two years with Maryann Mahaffey as a Legislative Aide and eight years as an

Age: 31

Current Occupation: Financial Advisor

Education: BA University of Michigan 2002

Felony Convictions: none

Campaign Website: www.facebook.com/winwithwinston

Campaign Contact Number: 3132795400

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

I’m a lifelong resident of the city of Detroit and educated in the Detroit Public School system. I attended Birney Elementary School, Ann Arbor Trail Middle and Detroit High School for The Fine and Performing Arts where I maintained a 4.0 GPA.

Although I enjoyed the choice of attending many great colleges and universities around the country, I choose the University of Michigan to pursue my bachelor’s degree. Currently I work as a Financial Advisor with a client base comprised mostly of high profile professional athletes. One of my notable clients is Charles Woodson, an All‐Pro NFL player who has played for the Oakland Raiders, and the Green Bay Packers.

Because of my experience with intensive work involving detailed contracts and budgeting large amounts of monies, I have a unique advantage over the other candidates in these tight economic times. In order to give Detroiters the quality of life they deserve we must first learn how to prioritize the needs of the people. As I tell my clients, before you buy a Rolls Royce make sure you have a garage to put it in. In tough economic times sacrifices have to be made but some funding issues remain non‐negotiable.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

Firstly, public safety is one area that should be funded regardless of the growing deficit. There is no excuse for citizens to be under‐protected. Police officers complain that they don’t have enough cars. That is unacceptable, especially when nine council members are each allowed a city car as a personal vehicle. Clearly our priorities are in the wrong place.

Secondly, I take pride in my dedication to improving the Detroit Public School system. When considering a leadership position in Detroit one must place education at the top of one’s agenda. I cringe whenever I hear politicians say that the City of Detroit doesn’t have any direct relationship with the public school system. The City of Detroit is one of the key financial stakeholders in the public school system. As This information was collected in phone interviews or submitted directly by candidates or official designees. Interviews were conducted by Publius.org, Citizens for Accountable Council and The Detroit League of Women Voters. There was no fee to participate. If you have questions or are running and want to submit responses please contact Publius.org, (313) 254‐4754. Publius / Detroit League of Women Voters 2009 Detroit Open Source Voter Guide. Please distribute widely. someone who has enjoyed the philanthropy of so many wonderful mentors in my life, I am a strong believer in the old African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” We must look at programs like the Kalamazoo Promise that covers 100 percent of public school student’s college tuition. Unlike Kalamazoo, Detroit has several colleges and universities with which city leaders should be able to foster a working relationship with on the behalf of our children.

Finally but certainly not least is the urgent issue of municipal cleanliness. Bulk trash pick‐up must come back on a monthly basis if we truly want to clean up this city. I also support efforts to create a curbside recycling program, as Detroit is the last major city to get recycling in neighborhoods. Additionally, I support eliminating the use of the costly trash incinerator that is not only gouging the budget when we could be using landfills for a fraction of the price but also polluting the air in low‐income neighborhoods.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

As a minister, I've learned to appreciate the simple things in life. I take pride in helping families find a way to provide for themselves. I've helped people find jobs and get back in school. I've also started a foundation to encourage school age children to do focus on their education.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I dont know all 167 candidates so I cant honestly answer this question. But what I can do is tell you why I'm the best person for the job. I understand law and the power of the pen. America has come a long way in racial and sexual discrimination, but we haven't reached complete equality yet. I believe that law makers, like council member, has a responsibility to the people to keep these issues as a top priority and to foster the progression of the cause.

Age: 58

Current Occupation: Retired

Education: WCCC, Macomb Community College, Baker College

Felony Convictions: no

Campaign Website: no

Campaign Contact Number: 2482542386

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

So I can improve the safety of the neighborhoods and bring the neighborhoods back to where they used to be.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1.) Public Safety. With safety comes public lighting and police protection as well as personnel.

2.) Increase the tax base by bringing jobs to the community. Being a retiree I can see we need jobs here.

3.) More and more people are retiring. Seniors in the city of Detroit are retiring and they need more activities, as well as guaranteed better activities for young adults.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1.) I worked with churches in the early 90's and worked in the public school system for a small amount of time trying to control violence, teach golf, and mentor kids.

2.) I currently work with Congressman John Conyers as a volunteer community relations liaison.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

Age: 54

Current Occupation: Pastor‐ Insurance Consultant

Education: University OF North Alabama‐78‐Business, Central Michigan University‐92‐Business, Marygrove College‐In Process‐Masters Pastoral Ministry

Felony Convictions: None

Campaign Website: www.Woolridge4CityCouncil.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐303‐6624or313‐861‐9032

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

The main reason that I am running for Detroit City Council is because Ilove the city and I am very concern about the direction the city is headed. There are tremendous oppoturnities for Detroit and the region. However, there must be a mutual effort to work together to bring jobs, reduce crime, eliminate the blight‐vacant, buildings, high insurance premiums and tax assessment on residents without any relations with property valvues. I believe I am that candidate which will accomplish these tasks and make the city of Detroit and region a world class destination.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

1. Economic Development programs including job training, Community Re‐investment, Entrepreneurial training, Retail Development, Neighborhood Cleanup and Faith Base Initiatives (Food Programs, Tutoring, Youth Programs and Emergency Assistance).

2. Reduce crime by putting more police officers on the police force and demolish vacant building and reduce blight in the city.

3. Re‐open some of the closed school buildings and recreation centers for tutoring, mentoring, basketball camps, music lessons and other activities which will give our kids something to do after school is out.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

1. The establishment of a scholarship fund to assist children in the church to help toward expenses when they go to college.

2. The establishment of a drug and alcohol program for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I have worked as an insurance executive for some 31 years. I have worked with budgets and sales figures for some very large commercial accounts. Also, I have pastored for some 25 years and I understand exactly my servant position to the congregation.With this background, I feel I can provide needed experience and direction as a member of city council.

Age: 40

Current Occupation: Managing Partner of Moving Screen Marketing & Media Group, a national street marketing company

Education: Florida A & M University, 1986 ‐ 1991, Bachelors Degree Business Economics

Felony Convictions: No

Campaign Website: www.leeyancy.com

Campaign Contact Number: 313‐319‐7423

Why are you running for Detroit City Council?

As a lifetime resident of the city of Detroit I am seeking a seat on Detroit City Council because as an experienced businessman I can provide the city with a change to Professional Leadership. I want to help heal our wounded city through integrity and hard work. I believe we deserve better representation, better services and leadership whose primary interest is to improve the conditions of our city. These are some of the reasons that motivated me to run for a seat on Detroit City Council.

What are your top 3 priorities for Detroit? *

My three main objectives are to audit the budgets of each department to restore accountability and to determine how to better allocate money in the budget. Provide Professional Leadership so that businesses feel that this is a fair and competitive city to do business in, while creating jobs. Create ordinances that make it a benefit to be a Detroit based business. The last of the three objectives is to help improve the services provided to the residents by listening to there concerns and tirelessly voicing them to the proper leadership.

What have been your 2 greatest contributions to the public good? *

As the founding Vice‐Chairman of Third Eye Incorporated I have been able to donate more than $350,000 to our many community outreach programs, which included mentoring over 400 youth since 1995. We were also able to assist over 50 indigent families during the Christmas holiday season, instruct youth on the game of golf and give scholarships to more than 60 youth.

As a member of the Rainbow Push/Second Tuesday network I was able to help to register over 4,000 people to vote, encouraging participation in our political process, because it affects all of our lives.

What is the unique characteristic that makes you stand out among the 167 candidates running for City Council?

I am one of the few candidates running that are not incumbents that has recieved a vote for this position. I was a candidate in 2005 where I received close to 6000 votes, with the same platform I am running on in this election. That platform is "Professional Leadership" which is the unique characteristic that allows me to stand out among 167 candidates. I will be bringing a professionalism to the council table which will change the atmosphere. I served on the Board of Directors of the Detroit Empowerment Zone Development Corporation which managed a 100 million dollar budget, so I know how to sit at the table with others and make rasional decisions.