Welcomes Change to Detroit City Council and Charter Commission
DETROIT, November 3, 2009 — Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber, pending the City of Detroit’s election results, congratulates our newly elected leaders to the Detroit City Council and Mayor’s office and extending an interest in working together to move Detroit forward.
“This election is important to the business community because change is needed and today we will begin to see the results of our electoral process to make change happen, said Richard E. Blouse, Jr., president and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber. “The newly elected leaders will move the city of Detroit in a new direction dealing with issues such as, education, job creation, a balanced budget and public safety. The chamber urges all our elected and community leaders from the labor and faith-based organizations to come together in the spirit of cooperation to address the city’s need and lead it out of crisis.”
The chamber looks forward to working with the newly elected members of the Detroit Charter Commission. The work of the city’s charter commission will set the basis for how city government will operate and serve Detroiters and the business community for the next twenty years.
“The Detroit Regional Chamber participates in the election process by educating candidates about concerns of the business community, and supports selected candidates whose leadership is critical in working with the region’s business community, said Sarah Hubbard, senior vice president government relations, Detroit Regional Chamber.”
About the Detroit Regional Chamber
With over 20,000 members, that employ over three quarters of a million workers, the Detroit Regional Chamber is the largest chamber of commerce in the country. The chamber’s mission is carried out through business attraction efforts, advocacy, strategic partnerships and valuable benefits to members. For more information please visit, detroitchamber.com