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This page was last updated: July 3, 2009
City Charter Revision election
The City Charter Revision Commission will be vital in determining the direction for the city for the next 15-20 years. We should all be looking closely at who the candidates are and who is supporting these candidates. If you are a City Charter candidate and would like for us to review and possibly post information about you and why you are running for the City Charter Commission send a brief synopsis of you and your candidacy along with a photo to detroituncovered@aol.com
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Conyers Cops A Plea
Councilwoman Monica Conyers has decided to accept the plea deal offered by the feds. Conyers has plead guilty to conspiracy to bribe. Conyers could face up to 60 months in prison and a $200,000 fine. The deal means Conyers will be forced off of City Council immediately and will serve less prison time.
KOURTNEY RICE NELOMS
for
CITY CHARTER COMMISSION
Reform…Restore…Now.
Kourtney Rice Neloms, 31, believes that in order to lead you must be willing to serve. She continually demonstrates this belief through her educational, professional and personal endeavors. Kourtney Rice Neloms received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, holds Masters degrees in Social Work and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and is currently employed by the City of Detroit in the Workforce Development Department. Kourtney Rice Neloms is a professionally trained community developer, evaluator and advocate with work experiences in the faith community, social and philanthropic organizations, educational settings and local government departments. Her professional experiences have allowed her to craft public policies, create opportunities for youth and families to receive educational training leading to job placement and higher education opportunities and promote partnerships among various individuals and entities leading to the implementation of positive changes on a community-based level.
CHAUNDRA FRIERSON-HAYNES
2951 Marlborough Street Telephone: 313-215-1838
Detroit, Michigan 48215 E-mail Chaundra.haynes@mympromo.com
EXPERIENCE
Owner, Make Your Mark Promotions LLC, Detroit, Mich., 7/07 – present
Promotional Products distributor responsible for developing promotional programs for businesses, family reunions, class reunions as well as other events that are seeking to be promoted through the use of specialty advertising.
Sales Representative, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishers, Detroit, Mich., 9/02 – present
Sales representative for southeastern Michigan. Responsible for developing and executing territory plan, managing expense budget as well as achieving revenue goal. Cited for outstanding sales performance in 2003, 2004 and 2007.
Journalism Teacher, Detroit Public Schools., Detroit, Mich., 10/01 – 9/02
Introduced the craft of journalism to middle grade students at Whitney Young Magnet Middle School. Responsible for classroom management, end of year projects, recordkeeping.
Small Business Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta, Ga., 10/00 – 10/01
Assigned and edited business articles. Organized bimonthly roundtable discussions with local business leaders as well as managed several freelance writers.
Staff Reporter, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky., 1/00 – 10/00
Covered Muhlenberg and Ohio counties, the two largest counties in state for a daily newspaper.
Student Reporter, NetNews Team News, Tucson, Ariz., December 1999
Reported on the happenings of the first United States – Africa Energy Ministers conference.
Reporter/Researcher, Time Inc., New York, NY, 6/99 – 8/99
Conduct research for writers, write news briefs for website (www.yourco.com) and contribute story ideas to magazine. Conduct phone interviews, various reporting procedures and research possible leads for stories focusing on small business.
Reggie Reg Davis
Detroit’s Voice. Our Choice.
For Detroit City Charter
Revision Commission
• Stop The Corruption – Strong Charter Ethics Provisions
• Using Offi ce For Personal Gain – Impeachment
• Real Representation For Us – Council By Districts
• Detroit First – Priority For Jobs & Contracts
• Quick Police Response – 911 That Works For Us
• Will Listen To Your Concerns And Be Your Voice
It’s About Time. Let’s Help Reggie Reg Davis Make
Detroit Work For Us. Vote August 4, 2009.
Celebrity caused Monica's rise and fall
What has the last 8 months taught us about Detroit elections? It should have taught us that campaigns and elections that result in people getting elected based on their celebrity does not work. Mayor Kilpatrick came from a family of politicians with well known names. Monica Conyers is married to the esteemed Congressman John Conyers. Martha Reeves is a former Motown singer. If Monica had run as Monica Estes she most likely would've never been elected and therefore would not be facing 5 years of prison time for bribery. As long as we allow celebrity to determine who we elect to office we run the risk of getting the same result. Of the 167 current candidates for City Council there some who are considered the head of the class because of their celebrity. Just looking honest or sounding good should not be a criteria for holding public office. We have recent examples to show us that this model doesn't work.
Chief Barren Fired
Chief James Barren has been fired by Mayor Dave Bing effective Monday July 6, 2009. Barren was appointed as Chief by former mayor Ken Cockrel last fall. Cockrel lost the mayor's seat to Bing who promised during the election and after he won that Barren would remain the chief. Barren will reportedly be replaced by Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans. Barren oversaw a department that was devastated by the previous leadership and he quickly restored morale and confidence in the police. This change is dure to have a major effect on police morale.
