2009-02-17T10:59:00.000-08:00

I started this blog to provide a place where people who love Detroit as I do could share their vision for the city and read what others have to say. I am a candidate for Detroit City Council this year because I love Detroit and I believe that I can make a positive difference on City Council.

My vision for Detroit is that it thrive as a city with residents who are confident about what is possible here.
- All children will be educated, nurtured and loved.
- Everyone who is able bodied would have a job that provides a good living for their family.
- Detroit would be a leader in new technologies and job creation.
- Property would be utilized for the benefit of the whole community.
- Vacant land and buildings would be maintained in a way that benefits the community.
- Community input and involvement would be nurtured and encouraged.
- Leadership would be the role of every citizen.
- Senior Citizens would not live in fear.
- People would be celebrated for their contributions.
- Elected officials would be true public servants. Working to understand the needs, concerns and ideas of all residents.

Here are visions of Detroit from some of my committee volunteers:

Roland
- A City with a sound educational system
- Public transportation
- Opportunities & options for success for all residents to have a good quality of life
- Detroit is a major leader among African American cities
Bev
· This is a tough city. Strong and resilient where neighborhoods are a great place to raise your kids
· A destination place for African Americans because they see Detroit as a city that really works for families
· A hub for culture and entertainment
· We have creatively used land to fulfill the dreams of our children
· A place where we look out for one another

Rosa
- People here stick together and nurture each other
- A city that still dreams and people fulfill their dreams. The city nurtures those dreams.

Meri
- All land and buildings are productivity used
- Mass transit liberates and connects communities
- Parks and recreation areas invite people
- Diversity of community is the norm and communities work well together
- Economic, racial, ethnic and social diversity of communities is the standard

Yusef
- All citizens authentically believe that children are our future
- Children are nurtured, cared for supported and loved
- A city with real leadership – character, ethics and morals
- Leaders causing other leaders to set up
- Children have role models right at hand and know that they will be supported by adults.

Please blog me and let me know what your vision for Detroit is.

Vision Detroit