The Detroit Regional Chamber welcomes the significant change to Detroit City Council and Charter Commission brought about by yesterday’s election. The results represent a major step towards revitalizing Detroit, and it is clear the city’s residents and Detroit’s business community are aligned and ready for change.
The newly elected leaders will move the city of Detroit in a new direction in dealing with issues such as education, job creation, a balanced budget and public safety. The chamber also looks forward to working with the newly elected members of the Detroit Charter Commission, which will set the basis for how city government will operate and serve Detroiters and the business community for the next twenty years.
The following elected City Council members received the chamber PAC’s endorsement: Gary Brown; Saunteel Jenkins; incumbent Brenda Jones; Charles Pugh; Andre Spivey; James Tate and incumbent Ken Cockrel, Jr. The Chamber’s PAC endorsed 4 of the 9 newly elected Detroit Charter Commission members; they will serve until November 17, 2012 working to revise the charter, which will determine how city government operates.
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.
The chamber endorsed these individuals because we believe they will be able to work in collaboration with the Mayor’s office to create a balanced budget and bring integrity back to Detroit’s city council.
The newly elected city council brings a diverse array of experience; many of them have private sector professional experience that will be beneficial when engaging the region’s business community to make substantial changes for the city of Detroit. This new council, along with Mayor Bing, will be able to effectively execute the regional business agenda.
For more information, contact Sebastian Wade at (313) 596-0399.