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One of the groups I belong to will be dropping off 4 uncooked turkeys in the next week or so...

Actually, the current charter reads: "the people have a right to expect city government to provide for its residents decent housing, excellence in education, job opportunities, reliable, convenient...

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Having received an email [[quoted at the bottom of this post), I thought it important that I make this statement. Feel free to pass it on.

All,

I encourage all Detroit voters to read the...

An open email:

I don't usually respond to articles, postings and rumors about myself in relation to the charter commission's activities but I find that I must defend myself. I've heard it said...

Attached is a link to the draft charter for your review and a copy of the notice of two public hearings on the draft. The public hearings are Saturday, May 14th & Saturday, May 21st from 12 noon...

[quote=mam2009;214048]Just for clarification...Unless I'm mistaken [[perhaps, MsChievous can correct me if I am), changing the Charter to eliminate the office wouldn't effect the current Ombudsman...

Here are the recommendations made by the Mayor's Office, City Council and the City Clerk

http://2009dcrc.org/MayorsCharterRecommendations.aspx
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To review recommendations for Detroit Charter revision, please click on the following Web link to the Detroit Charter Revision Commission [[DCRC) web site:...

Charter Revision Commission to Start Drafting Stage



January 8, 2011 thru May 14, 2011

DETROIT – The Detroit Charter Revision Commission, armed with more than 550 recommendations,...

Oh Hell NO!

...is this Saturday & Sunday, December 4th & 5th at Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue. There will be presentations from City Council & the Mayor's Office, focusing on their...

The next Charter Convention is this Saturday [[9-5p) & Sunday [[1-5p), November 20-21, Brenda M. Scott Middle School, 18440 Hoover, Detroit
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Detroit Charter Revision Commission
65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3210
Detroit, MI 48226
313.628.2515

The city phones don't always work and many times, our city email is down so we've established...

Actually though, that look on his face is always there! I thought you were pretty quick on your feet and I'm glad you spoke your piece. Remember, sometimes the best new ideas come from newbies

Gannon,

I'm so glad you were able to make it and give a point of view other than mine! Yes, there are times that I hear Twilight Zone music playing in the background. I ran because of my passion...

and if there are any Facebook fans out there:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Detroit-Charter-Commission/154485951257218

Sorry kraig, looks like I ignored you :-[[ I hope you make yourself known to me tomorrow also.

Gannon,

I remember your name but not your face, come up & introduce yourself. I'll be the gray-haired one holding a huge cup of coffee :-). Never go out without my coffee....

sorry, email address is blount4charter at yahoo.com or blountc at detroitmi.gov

Note that our city email, city website and city phones sometimes do not work, thus I generally use my private email...

[quote=Gannon;195994]What is the best on-line source for the current Charter?

Click here for a link to the charter and previous amendments:
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I'd guess we need to do a better job of defining "stakeholders", I'm glad you brought that to my attention. I'm looking forward to meeting you though I think we actually met once before at one of...

Gannon,

No, you don't need to be a 'Detroiter'. Great ideas come from everywhere and sometimes the best and most fresh ideas come from those who are not as close to the problem. What part of...

You comin'?

Saturday & Sunday, November 6th & 7th
Schultze Elementary School
10700 Santa Maria [[6 Mile & Curtis)
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REMINDER: DETROIT CHARTER CONVENTION, NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2010

Don't forget the Charter Conventions this weekend. Can't make the whole day? Come for part of the day, we need your input!...

Looking forward to seeing you PCM!