Watson disses boxing instructor

[DetroitPole]

In my opinion, the Clowncil is too demanding. They have a qualified person, willing to be paid a minimal salary [[he must love his work and be totally dedicated), and they turn their backs on him because of where he lives. It didn't matter that Strickland devoted 26 years of his working life to Detroit and he probably lived in the City many more years than that.

I am sure there are qualified people in Detroit who could do the job but did any of them apply for it? So, instead of getting a bigger bang for their buck, Clowncil will pick through some applications until they find someone less qualified, possibly a felon, to teach these kids....they will do that with police applications, fire applications, etc. As far as I'm concerned they don't care about Detroit, it's residents, the young people, good services, etc. They are all grandstanding, posturing, taking a stand...for what?

Is there something you don't understand here?

First, why did you say, "if this were a contract or a vendor..." Did you read the article? It says contract. Therefore they are a contractor. With a handle like Buy American, you should have a better grasp of the English language.

They cannot do this with Police and Fire Department employees, or any City Employees as a matter of fact. That is against the law. This person would be considered an independent contractor and not a city employee so they can do what they like. This individual will not receive a city paycheck, rather, a vendor check. I'm not agreeing with it, but you're not fucking listening.

JoAnn Watson is nothing but a rabble rouser. She came in last in the last round of elections and is trying to play to the base that elected her. I support the residency requirement, but uniformly. It should be brought back, but not used arbitrarily against contractors or vendors.