Councilwoman Jenkins

**DetLiving** · April-28-11, 08:09 AM

Where is Councilwoman Jenkings during the City budet hearings. Reports have her on vacation in the Carolina's. How dare she go on vacation during this critical time. Bring in the Financial Manager, and dismiss this council.

**Bham1982** · April-28-11, 08:57 AM

She also had [[until this week) a murderer on her staff. I guess she finally let him go.

She doesn't seem to be a good decisonmaker. Not a positive addition to the Council, IMO.

**mikeinmotown** · April-28-11, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Bham1982

She also had [[until this week) a murderer on her staff. I guess she finally let him go.

She doesn't seem to be a good decisonmaker. Not a positive addition to the Council, IMO.

Dude get your facts right. He didn't murder anyone. He is accused of beating up his girlfriend and attempted murder. The attempted murder charge will be dropped. She fired him as soon as she found out about the charges against him. No one on her staff knew about the charges. Saunteel is a positive addition however she does have some personal issues that I wished she didn't have.

DetroitPole · April-28-11, 09:33 AM

When is not a critical time for the City of Detroit nowadays? In the past 30 years for that matter?

She could have picked virtually any time to go on vacation and someone would find a reason to burn her at the stake.

I'm not her biggest fan by any means, but I wish someone would take an even-handed approach towards these people - who are JUST PEOPLE.

I know we are used to having idiots on council, even a majority of idiots, or a couple really loud idiots, but they are mostly decent people this time around. I suspect race has a lot to do with it. Franky, suburban councils can be just as insane if not worse in their behavior but they don't get the press because they're not in big cities.

And no, I don't like Charles Pugh or JoAnn Watson. I think they're a couple who need to be watched closely and deserve ample criticism. However I feel like Saunteel Jenkins could jaywalk and people here would be screaming for her imprisonment.

Good G-d, don't you people take vacations? I'm taking one next month to the Carolinas. Thanks G-d I'm not on Council.

**Motor City Sam** · April-28-11, 10:26 AM

I think people are rightfully wary of Jenkins because of her long, close and continued relationship with Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty. If you publicly proclaim that the two of them are among your best friends, you can expect some close scrutiny.

**mikeinmotown** · April-28-11, 02:33 PM

That isn't true. She never liked King Kwame. They went to highschool together and she didn't like him then. As for Christine, yes they were very good friends until Christine started working for King Kwame. Christine and Saunteel have a big falling out because of KK>

**kraig** · April-28-11, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by mikeinmotown

That isn't true. She never liked King Kwame. They went to highschool together and she didn't like him then. As for Christine, yes they were very good friends until Christine started working for King Kwame. Christine and Saunteel have a big falling out because of KK>

Was this falling out before or after Jenkins was drinking, driving and crashed her vehicle over by the old John King bookstore where an innocent victim was left trying to figure out why the person [[Jenkins) that crashed into his car and wrecked it was subsequently rescued by the Police and Christine Beatty and taken away from the scene of the accident?

**Motor City Sam** · April-28-11, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by mikeinmotown

That isn't true. She never liked King Kwame. They went to highschool together and she didn't like him then. As for Christine, yes they were very good friends until Christine started working for King Kwame. Christine and Saunteel have a big falling out because of KK>

As recently as the last campaign she was still claiming friendship with Kilpatrick. She also worked for him as treasurer for one of his early campaigns. But you're saying she got mad at CB when she started working for Kwame?

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/in...dates_try.html

From the article:

Saunteel Jenkins: Jenkins went to Cass Tech High with Kirkpatrick and his Chief of Staff Christine Beatty. She also worked as treasurer during his campaign for state legislator. In 2002, a drunk driver hit Jenkins' car and she had a passerby call Christine Beatty who, along with Kilpatrick, rushed to the scene.

Jenkins doesn't deny she was friends with Kilpatrick dating back to high school, but says she didn't even vote for him because "I didn't think he was ready to take that step."

**313hero** · April-29-11, 12:24 PM

Actually the real reason CB and Jenkins fell out was because Jenkins was sleeping w/ Gill Hill and was telling him things about KK's campaign.

**kraig** · April-29-11, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by 313hero

Actually the real reason CB and Jenkins fell out was because Jenkins was sleeping w/ Gill Hill and was telling him things about KK's campaign.

Normally, this is when I would say prove it. But there's no need because I happen to know that it's true. You have some good info.

Nevertheless, just to get back on topic for a moment, the voters really need her doing her best work regarding this budget.

Buy American · April-28-11, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by DetroitPole

When is not a critical time for the City of Detroit nowadays? In the past 30 years for that matter?

She could have picked virtually any time to go on vacation and someone would find a reason to burn her at the stake.

I'm not her biggest fan by any means, but I wish someone would take an even-handed approach towards these people - who are JUST PEOPLE.

I know we are used to having idiots on council, even a majority of idiots, or a couple really loud idiots, but they are mostly decent people this time around. I suspect race has a lot to do with it. Franky, suburban councils can be just as insane if not worse in their behavior but they don't get the press because they're not in big cities.

And no, I don't like Charles Pugh or JoAnn Watson. I think they're a couple who need to be watched closely and deserve ample criticism. However I feel like Saunteel Jenkins could jaywalk and people here would be screaming for her imprisonment.

Good G-d, don't you people take vacations? I'm taking one next month to the Carolinas. Thanks G-d I'm not on Council.

It's not G-d....it's God.

**kraig** · April-28-11, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by DetroitPole

When is not a critical time for the City of Detroit nowadays? In the past 30 years for that matter?

She could have picked virtually any time to go on vacation and someone would find a reason to burn her at the stake.

I'm not her biggest fan by any means, but I wish someone would take an even-handed approach towards these people - who are JUST PEOPLE.

I know we are used to having idiots on council, even a majority of idiots, or a couple really loud idiots, but they are mostly decent people this time around. I suspect race has a lot to do with it. Franky, suburban councils can be just as insane if not worse in their behavior but they don't get the press because they're not in big cities.

And no, I don't like Charles Pugh or JoAnn Watson. I think they're a couple who need to be watched closely and deserve ample criticism. However I feel like Saunteel Jenkins could jaywalk and people here would be screaming for her imprisonment.

Good G-d, don't you people take vacations? I'm taking one next month to the Carolinas. Thanks G-d I'm not on Council.

The most important thing that City Council will do this year is deliberate and make budget decisions. The whole point of recessing after the budget is presented is to provide the Council Members ample time to read and go through the budget. In the past, the one time of year one could always catch a Council Member, their staffs, or division staffs in the office was during the period of time when the budget was first presented and its eventual adoption. Vacations at this time seemed to be unheard of. Every Council Member really needs to be on their job right now. They'll have an additional three months of accumulated recess time that will be taken, which is more than enough. No excuses, she needs to have her ass in town working, right now, period.

**DetLiving** · May-03-11, 09:21 AM

No. Sorry but you are wrong. Councilwoman Jenkins should take her vacations during the month of December and August when council is on recess. Or the two weeks during Easter when they also take a recess. Not during budget time. She needs to start doing her job or not run again.

**1KielsonDrive** · May-03-11, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by DetLiving

No. Sorry but you are wrong. Councilwoman Jenkins should take her vacations during the month of December and August when council is on recess. Or the two weeks during Easter when they also take a recess. Not during budget time. She needs to start doing her job or not run again.

Agreed. Council people make good money and should be responsible for showing up to work on time every time. Just like is expected of you, I and others for our jobs. We must look at our schedules and determine when our employers, contracts and our responsibilities allow us to take time off. Budget time is most critical. Councilpersons have an implied contract with the citizens.

ferntruth · May-03-11, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by DetroitPole

When is not a critical time for the City of Detroit nowadays? In the past 30 years for that matter?

She could have picked virtually any time to go on vacation and someone would find a reason to burn her at the stake.

I'm not her biggest fan by any means, but I wish someone would take an even-handed approach towards these people - who are JUST PEOPLE.

I know we are used to having idiots on council, even a majority of idiots, or a couple really loud idiots, but they are mostly decent people this time around. I suspect race has a lot to do with it. Franky, suburban councils can be just as insane if not worse in their behavior but they don't get the press because they're not in big cities.

And no, I don't like Charles Pugh or JoAnn Watson. I think they're a couple who need to be watched closely and deserve ample criticism. However I feel like Saunteel Jenkins could jaywalk and people here would be screaming for her imprisonment.

Good G-d, don't you people take vacations? I'm taking one next month to the Carolinas. Thanks G-d I'm not on Council.

3 points:

[[1)Based on the recent census data, you aren't in a big city either!

[[2)Racism in a city whose population is over 80% black? Who exactly are the racists are who are the victims? But hey, when all else fails, yell racism!

[[3) As others here have pointed out, vacations can be scheduled so as not to interfere with conducting business. My partner is a college professor - guess what? We don't take our vacations when class is in session. There are plenty of opportunities for members of council to take a vacation and not have it interfere with conducting city business.

**1KielsonDrive** · May-03-11, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by ferntruth

3 points:

[[1)Based on the recent census data, you aren't in a big city either!

[[2)Racism in a city whose population is over 80% black? Who exactly are the racists are who are the victims? But hey, when all else fails, yell racism!
[/B].

Unless I'm MISUNDERESTIMATING you, okay, misunderstanding you, I take exception to [[2). We must ask how the population became over 80% Black to assist in determining who are the racists and who are the victims? Or, to put it more accurately, "How in the hell did we get here"?

**SWMAP** · April-28-11, 10:58 AM

Also, her long-term relationship with Gill Hill that laid the foundation for her job working for Maryann Mahaffey - who she said she was chief of staff for [[that is a question!).

**MSUguy** · April-28-11, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Buy American

It's not G-d....it's God.

Not if you're Jewish you ignorant prick

**jtf1972** · April-28-11, 02:31 PM

Not knowing much about her I went to her website. http://www.saunteeljenkins.com/

I guess she's just been too busy helping to make the city better to actually update things. It certainly can't be that once elected she has coasted, can it?

**SWMAP** · April-28-11, 02:55 PM

Glad to have you setting the record straight, MikeinMotown. I thought they were "best friends" until Jenkins wanted to run for council. I thought Jenkins distanced herself then to make herself look better and Christine was already gone, anyway. Glad to know I was wrong all along.

**1KielsonDrive** · April-28-11, 10:58 PM

[QUOTE=DetLiving;241982]Where is Councilwoman Jenkings during the City budet hearings. Reports have her on vacation in the Carolina's. How dare she go on vacation during this critical time. Bring in the Financial Manager, and dismiss this council.[/QUOTE]

Because they're Black and you don't like them?

**JohnnyFreddy** · April-29-11, 05:02 AM

[QUOTE=1KielsonDrive;242186]

Originally Posted by DetLiving

Where is Councilwoman Jenkings during the City budet hearings. Reports have her on vacation in the Carolina's. How dare she go on vacation during this critical time. Bring in the Financial Manager, and dismiss this council.[/QUOTE]

Because they're Black and you don't like them?

I don't know you, so I'll try not to make assumptions. Where does it say in that quote
that they're reason for they're criticism is because they're BLACK!!
My God!! Every time a [[presumably white) person criticizes someone in this city's
government....suddenly EVERYBODY is a racist. You're black, or African American,
or whatever you choose as your classification....GET OVER IT!!!
Is it everybody's fault that this city is over 90% African American, and so that is who happens to commit the majority of the mistakes/crime...what have you?
Guess what...the bar has been set by Detroit's recent political/financial past,
and the players involved. This shit wasn't just 'made-up' man.
It is a citizens right/duty to question our leaders, otherwise the same mistakes,
crimes, atrocities, will continue again, and again.
How did that right become just about race. Check yourself, and your 'race card'
at the door please, thank you, goodbye.

**1KielsonDrive** · April-29-11, 10:30 AM

[QUOTE=JohnnyFreddy;242202]

Originally Posted by 1KielsonDrive

I don't know you, so I'll try not to make assumptions. Where does it say in that quote
that they're reason for they're criticism is because they're BLACK!!
My God!! Every time a [[presumably white) person criticizes someone in this city's
government....suddenly EVERYBODY is a racist. You're black, or African American,
or whatever you choose as your classification....GET OVER IT!!!
Is it everybody's fault that this city is over 90% African American, and so that is who happens to commit the majority of the mistakes/crime...what have you?
Guess what...the bar has been set by Detroit's recent political/financial past,
and the players involved. This shit wasn't just 'made-up' man.
It is a citizens right/duty to question our leaders, otherwise the same mistakes,
crimes, atrocities, will continue again, and again.
How did that right become just about race. Check yourself, and your 'race card'
at the door please, thank you, goodbye.

Your response says more about racial attitudes [[yours?) than anything I said. "I'll try not to make assumptions". At least mine were up front.

**JohnnyFreddy** · April-29-11, 10:44 AM

[QUOTE=1KielsonDrive;242244]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFreddy

Your response says more about racial attitudes [[yours?) than anything I said. "I'll try not to make assumptions". At least mine were up front.

Well, for one thing, you didn't come right out and say you were black...
but your comment certainly lead me to believe it was so. I was merely trying to be
polite. However, your rudeness and prejudice is so blatant, no more need to be
said than the point I've already made. Spell 'race card' over and over again,
until you understand it's implications and it's futility in the real world.
That philosophy will get none of us here in Detroit anywhere, other than
where we've already been.
Good luck.

**1KielsonDrive** · April-29-11, 11:24 AM

[QUOTE=JohnnyFreddy;242246]

Originally Posted by 1KielsonDrive

Well, for one thing, you didn't come right out and say you were black...
but your comment certainly lead me to believe it was so. I was merely trying to be
polite. However, your rudeness and prejudice is so blatant, no more need to be
said than the point I've already made. Spell 'race card' over and over again,
until you understand it's implications and it's futility in the real world.
That philosophy will get none of us here in Detroit anywhere, other than
where we've already been.
Good luck.

Agreed. You need say no more if that is the way you feel. However, I will continue to say whatever I like.