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Jobs scene–and manufacturing prospects–picking up in the Midwest

May 18, 2011

Between this March and last, Michigan's jobless rate dropped from 13.3 percent to 10.3 percent, according to Labor Department numbers. That 3 percentage-point decline led the nation. Illinois and Indiana were second and third--with rates that went from 11 percent to 8.8 percent, and 10.6 percent to 8.5 percent, respectively. And Ohio was tied for fourth, with a 1.6 percentage-point drop. Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio now all have jobless rates below the national average of 9 percent.

The revival of the auto industry appears to have had a hand in the success. Recent months have seen a string of announcements from General Motors and Chrysler about new jobs and shifts not just in Michigan but throughout the region--culminating in the news last week that G.M. would invest $2 billion at 18 plants. Even Flint, Mich., which Michael Moore turned into a symbol of the loss of American manufacturing jobs in his 1989 film, "Roger and Me"--is getting in on the action.

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News Herald Endorses Ficano

Oct 25, 2010

At the county level, we endorse a vote for Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, the Democrat.

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Free Press Endorses Ficano

Sep 22, 2010

ROBERT FICANO, 58, of Livonia merits retention as the Wayne County executive for another four-year term.

Democrat Ficano has held the job since 2003 and does not always get the credit he deserves for orchestrating economic development. His office led the aerotropolis project, which spans Wayne and Washtenaw Counties and is based on an interlocal agreement among nine municipalities. It already has landed 15 companies that see the benefits of locating near Metro and Willow Run Airports.

He also has worked on fostering regional agreements and, of recent note, has brought business and union representatives together to meet site selection consultants to ensure they do not view the region as a place of labor-management acrimony. He remains committed to nursing along regional transportation.

 

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Ficano's trips to China get jobs as souvenirs

Jul 11, 2010

By Tom Walsh - Detroit Free Press

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano first traveled to China in 2005 and will make his sixth visit in November, to court companies and investors interested in doing business in the jobs-starved Detroit region.

It's taken awhile for Ficano's efforts to pay off on a major scale, but last week's news that a Chinese group will buy the $2.1-billion-a-year, 6,200-employee Nexteer auto parts operation from General Motors is a big step forward.

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Region races to grow air commerce

Apr 19, 2010

Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News 

The 60,000 acres between Detroit Metropolitan and Willow Run airports are mainly empty grassland, surrounded by suburbia.

But most state and local leaders contend the area known as the Detroit Region Aerotropolis, or airport city, will become the 21st-century economic engine for Michigan.

Wayne County and other local leaders envision the aerotropolis revitalizing Detroit, based on the strength of its open international border.

The region's advantages, proponents contend, will attract new businesses that need fast transport -- like the A123 Systems battery plants, aimed for electric and hybrid vehicles, being built in Livonia and Romulus. Or the $100 million research and development center being built by General Electric Co. in Van Buren Township. Related companies, residences and development, they believe, will follow.

"It's going to go way beyond logistic firms," aviation and freight, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said. "We already have firms moving and interested that have to do with (the making of) the Chevy Volt."

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Should You Buy American Now?

Apr 01, 2010

By: Jamie Page Deaton

US News and World Report

How things change. Last year at this time the news was filled with stories of the demise of the American auto industry. Pundits crowed that years of building poor-quality products, and a refusal to keep pace with changing consumer demands -- not to mention a global recession -- had finally done the American auto industry in.

Now, just about a year later, the story is runaway Toyotas, while domestic automakers reap awards and revenue. So, now that the shoe is on the other foot, should you buy an American car now? Here are five reasons why you should.

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Ficano says he'll seek a 3rd term

Mar 25, 2010

By JOHN WISELY

Detroit Free Press

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will seek a third term, he announced to cheers at the UAW Solidarity House this evening.

“We know the future is going to be in Wayne County, that’s why we’re not running for governor, we’re running for re-election in Wayne County,” Ficano said.

The crowd of about 250 people included leaders from local government, business, labor and clergy.  Among those cheering were two people who have at times been mentioned as Ficano’s potential rivals for county executive: Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Sheriff Benny Napoleon.  Both offered their support today, as did UAW Vice President Bob King, who called Ficano a great friend.

“Bob has always been there, not just for the UAW, but for all working people,” King said.

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Aerotropolis plan gains support

Mar 24, 2010

Lansing -- Bipartisan support for the Detroit Region Aerotropolis appeared to take flight Tuesday, as long as Michigan creates more areas where businesses can locate and avoid paying local and state taxes.

Officials from Oakland and Wayne counties backed a series of bills, sponsored by Democrats and Republicans, known as the Next Development Act at a Tuesday hearing of the Senate Committee for Commerce and Tourism.

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Ficano to make a plea with D.C., Ala. Ads

Nov 18, 2008

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is going on the air today — in Washington, D.C., and Alabama — to make his best case for why the domestic automakers should get federal help. Ficano used $10,000 from his campaign fundto buy airtimeonradio stationsWAPI and WZRR in Birmingham, Ala., and WMAL in Washington, D.C. The ads will run hourly from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

The ads on the two Alabama stations are targeted at constituents of Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., who on Sunday called the domestic auto industry a dinosaur that shouldn't be helped.

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Endorsements


Labor

             UAW Region 1A CAP

                        Rory Gamble, Director UAW Region 1A

                        General Holiefield, Vice President UAW Chrysler Dept.

                        Elizabeth Bunn, Former Secretary/Treasurer UAW

 

            Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43

                        Bill Black, Executive Director

 

            UNITE/HERE Local 24

                        Joe Daugherty, Executive Director

 

            Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters

                        Mike Jackson, President

 

            Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council

                        Patrick Devlin, President

                        Ed Coffey, Business Agent

           

            Millwrights Local 1102

                        Frank P. Benson, Financial Secretary/Director

 

            Bricklayers Local 1

                        Mark King, President

 

            Operating Engineers Local 324

 

Law Enforcement

 

            Detroit Police Officers Association

                        Marty Bandemer, President

 

Elected Officials

 

            Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor

            Benny Napoleon, Wayne County Sheriff

            Ed Boike, Chairman, Wayne County Commission   

            Joan Gebhardt, Wayne County Commission

            Joseph Palamara, Wayne County Commission

            Kevin McNamara, Wayne County Commission

            Gary Woronchak, Wayne County Commission

            Burton Leland, Wayne County Commission

            Diane Webb, Wayne County Commission

            Ilona Varga, Wayne County Commission

            Keith Williams, Wayne County Commission

            Alisha Bell, Wayne County Commission

 

            Congressman John D. Dingell

 

            Dave Bing, Mayor, City of Detroit

            Charles Pugh, Council President, City of Detroit

            Gary Brown, Councilman, City of Detroit

            Kwame Kenyatta, Councilman, City of Detroit

            Saunteel Jenkins, Councilwoman, City of Detroit

            Andre Spivey, Councilman, City of Detroit

 

            Art Wright, Former Supervisor, Brownstown Twp.

            Andrew Linko, Supervisor, Brownstown Twp.

            Sherry Berecz, Clerk, Brownstown Twp.

            Clyde Walters, Trustee, Brownstown Twp.

            James Taft, Trustee, Brownstown Twp.

 

            Syed Taj, Trustee, Canton Twp.

 

            Bob Doroshewitz, Trustee, Plymouth Twp.

 

            Tracey Schultz-Kobylarz, Supervisor, Redford Twp.

            Garth Christie, Clerk, Redford Twp.

            Pat McRae, Trustee, Redford Twp.

           

            Richard Smith, Mayor City of Belleville

           

            Tom Tafelski, Council President, City of Dearborn

           

            Robin Underwood, Clerk, City of Ecorse

            Doris Young, Treasurer, City of Ecorse

 

            Felicia Moore, Councilwoman, City of Flat Rock

 

            Randy Walker, Mayor, City of Garden City

           

            James Gorris, Mayor, City of Gibraltar

            Brian Arp, Councilman, City of Gibraltar

 

            James Robson, Councilman, City of Grosse Pointe Park

            Laurie Arora, Councilwoman, Grosse Pointe Park

            Gabriela Boddy, Councilwoman, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

            Robert Novitke, Mayor, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

            Todd McConaghy, Councilman, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

           

            Karen Majewski, Mayor, City of Hamtramck

 

            John Szmanski, Councilman, City of Harper Woods

            Ken Poynter, Mayor, City of Harper Woods

 

            Hilliard Hampton, Mayor, City of Inkster

            Henry Crump, Councilman, City of Inkster

            Patrick Wimberly, Councilman, City of Inkster

 

            Frank Vaslo, Mayor, City of Lincoln Park

            Donald Majors, Councilman, City of Lincoln Park

 

            Joe Laura, Councilman, City of Livonia

            Brian Meakin, Councilman, City of Livonia

            Maureen Miller-Brosnan, Councilwoman, City of Livonia

           

            John Kessey, Treasurer, City of Melvindale

            Valerie Cadez, Mayor, City of Melvindale

 

            David Workman, Councilman, City of Plymouth

 

            Michael Bowdler, Mayor, City of River Rouge

            Dennis Cora, Treasurer, City of River Rouge

 

            Lynn Blanchette, Councilmember, City of Riverview

 

            Daniel Gary Guzzi, Mayor, City of Rockwood

 

            Alan Lambert, Mayor, City of Romulus

            John Barden, Councilman, City of Romulus

            LeRoy Burcroff, Councilman, City of Romulus

            William Wadsworth, Councilman, City of Romulus

 

            Pat Ganzberger, Councilwoman, City of Southgate

            Joseph Kuspa, Mayor, City of Southgate

           

            Wayne Avery, Treasurer, City of Taylor

 

            Gerald Brown, Mayor, City of Trenton

            John Dahlquist, Assessor, City of Trenton

            Timber Baun-Crooks, Councilwoman, City of Trenton

            William LeFevre, Councilman, City of Trenton

            MaryEllen McLeod, Councilwoman, City of Trenton

            Terrence Teifer, Councilman, City of Trenton

            Tim Taylor, Councilman, City of Trenton

           

            Al Haidous, Mayor, City of Wayne

            Pam Dobrowski, Councilwoman, City of Wayne

           

            William Wild, Mayor, City of Westland

            Eileen DeHart, Clerk, City of Westland

            James Godbout, Council President, City of Westland

            Christine Cicirelli-Bryant, Councilwoman, City of Westland

            Adam Hammons, Councilman, City of Westland

            Dewey Reeves, Councilman, City of Westland

 

            Pat Odette, Mayor, City of Woodhaven

            Richard Truskowski, Councilman, City of Woodhaven

 

            Joseph Peterson, Mayor, City of Wyandotte

            William Griggs, Clerk, City of Wyandotte

            Sheri M. Sutherby-Fricke, Councilwoman, Wyandotte

 

            R.P. Lilly, Trustee, Huron Twp.

           

            Mark Abbo, Supervisor, Northville Twp.

            Marv Gans, Trustee, Northville Twp.

           

            Johnny Vawters, Supervisor, Sumpter Twp.

            Alan Bates, Trustee, Sumpter Twp.

            Clarence Hoffman, Clerk, Sumpter Twp.

            Peggy Morgan, Trustee, Sumpter Twp.

 

            Pam Frucci, Trustee, Grosse Ile Twp.

           

            Phillip Hart, Trustee, Van Buren Twp.

            Denise Partridge, Trustee, Van Buren Twp.

           

            Buzz Thomas, State Senator

            Glenn Anderson, State Senator

            Tupac Hunter, State Senator

           

            Gabe Leland, State Rep

            Richard LeBlanc, State Rep

            Doug Geiss, State Rep

            Bob Constan, State Rep

            Fred Durhal, Jr., State Rep

            Ed Clemente, State Rep

            Marc Corriveau, State Rep

            Andrew Kandrevas, State Rep

            Dian Slavens, State Rep.

 


 

Clergy

 

            Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Greater Grace Temple, Detroit

            Bishop Clarence B. Haddon, Sr., High Praise Church Ministries, Inkster

            Bishop A.D. Knight, First Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C, Detroit

            Bishop Andrew Merritt, Straight Gate International Church, Detroit

            Bishop Alfred M. Smith, Shiloh Chapel, Detroit

            Rev. Horace L. Sheffield III, New Galilee Baptist, Detroit

            Rev. Russell Kohler, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Detroit

            Rev. Dr. Joseph Jordan, Corinthian Missionary, Hamtramck

            Rev. Dr. Robert Sykes, New Greater Oregon/St. John, Detroit

            Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Jones, Detroit

            Rev. Riccardo Bartlett, Sr., First Greater St. Paul Baptist, Detroit

            Rev. Phillip A. Carter, Greater Salvation Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. LeeAllan D. Cobb, Garden of Gethsemane Full Gospel, Detroit

            Rev. James Michael Curenton, Mayflower Congregational, Detroit

            Rev. Franklin Garrison, Grace Temple, Detroit

            Rev. Athanas G. George, Annunciation Cathedral, Detroit

            Supt. Carl Graham, God’s Grace Outreach Ministries COGIC, Detroit

            Rev. Mark Gray, The Greater Shiloh, Detroit

            Rev. Alex R. Hill, New Mt. Hermon, Detroit

            Rev. L.J. Johnson, New Bethlehem Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. Sterling L. Jones, Mt. Zion, Detroit

            Rev. Marvin Miles, International Gospel Center, Ecorse

            Rev. Willie J. Pitts, Greater King Solomon Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. Michael L. Townsell, God’s House of Prayer, Detroit

            Rev. Lorris Upshaw, New Christ Temple, Detroit

            Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, Genesis Lutheran Church, Detroit

            Rev. Adolph Wachsmann, III, Genesis Lutheran, Detroit

            Rev. Curtis C. Williams, Aijalon, Detroit

            Supt. Paul M. Hogan, Sr., Detroit

            Supt. Gerald A. Echols, Jr., Detroit

            Rev. John Monroe, Detroit

            Supt. Virgil L. Thomas, Miracle Tabernacle COGIC, Detroit

            Rev. John Kid, Flint

            Rev. Carl Graham, God’s Drace COGIC, Detroit

            Supt. Kevelin B. Jones, Sr., Bountiful Love Ministries, Detroit

            Rev. Eddie M. McCutcher, Sr., Whole Truth COGIC, Detroit

            Supt. Harold W. Jones, Sr., Detroit

            Rev. Quintin L. Marshall, Sr., New Life Tabernacle COGIC

            Rev. Ronald K. Benson, Detroit

            Rev. Kenneth Clemons, Detroit

            Rev. Leon R. McPherson, Sr., Detroit

            Elder Allen M. Gulley, Pontiac

            Supt. James E. Crawford, Detroit

            Bishop David M. Eubanks, Detroit

            Rev. Booker T. Williams, Detroit

            Elder Wyatt Boswell, Detroit

            Elder Ernie M. McCutchen, Jr., Oak Park

            Elder Paul E. Hester, Jr., Southfield

            Elder James McCutchen, Detroit

            Rev Dr. Norflette Mersier, Christian Temple Baptist. Detroit

            Rev. Howard Parker, Jr., Detroit

            Rev Dr. Robert E. Gardner, Detroit

            Rev. Theodore Colbert, Detroit

 


 

Organizations

 

            11th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Carol Larkin, Chair

 

            13th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Cecilia Walker, Chair

 

            15th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Jeff Donofrio, Chair

 

            Brownstown Democratic Club

                        Greg Mahar, Chair

 

            Garden City Democratic Club

                        James Larkin, Chair

 

            Community Democratic Club (Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Livonia)

                        James Amar, Chair

 

            Northville Democratic Club

                        Scott Craig, President

 

            Community Coalition

                        Ernest Johnson, Chair

 

            The Black Slate

                        Ronald Hewitt, Regional Coordinator

 


Labor

             UAW Region 1A CAP

                        Rory Gamble, Director UAW Region 1A

                        General Holiefield, Vice President UAW Chrysler Dept.

                        Elizabeth Bunn, Former Secretary/Treasurer UAW

 

            Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43

                        Bill Black, Executive Director

 

            UNITE/HERE Local 24

                        Joe Daugherty, Executive Director

 

            Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters

                        Mike Jackson, President

 

            Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council

                        Patrick Devlin, President

                        Ed Coffey, Business Agent

           

            Millwrights Local 1102

                        Frank P. Benson, Financial Secretary/Director

 

            Bricklayers Local 1

                        Mark King, President

 

            Operating Engineers Local 324

 

Law Enforcement

 

            Detroit Police Officers Association

                        Marty Bandemer, President

 

Elected Officials

 

            Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor

            Benny Napoleon, Wayne County Sheriff

            Ed Boike, Chairman, Wayne County Commission   

            Joan Gebhardt, Wayne County Commission

            Joseph Palamara, Wayne County Commission

            Kevin McNamara, Wayne County Commission

            Gary Woronchak, Wayne County Commission

            Burton Leland, Wayne County Commission

            Diane Webb, Wayne County Commission

            Ilona Varga, Wayne County Commission

            Keith Williams, Wayne County Commission

            Alisha Bell, Wayne County Commission

 

            Congressman John D. Dingell

 

            Dave Bing, Mayor, City of Detroit

            Charles Pugh, Council President, City of Detroit

            Gary Brown, Councilman, City of Detroit

            Kwame Kenyatta, Councilman, City of Detroit

            Saunteel Jenkins, Councilwoman, City of Detroit

            Andre Spivey, Councilman, City of Detroit

 

            Art Wright, Former Supervisor, Brownstown Twp.

            Andrew Linko, Supervisor, Brownstown Twp.

            Sherry Berecz, Clerk, Brownstown Twp.

            Clyde Walters, Trustee, Brownstown Twp.

            James Taft, Trustee, Brownstown Twp.

 

            Syed Taj, Trustee, Canton Twp.

 

            Bob Doroshewitz, Trustee, Plymouth Twp.

 

            Tracey Schultz-Kobylarz, Supervisor, Redford Twp.

            Garth Christie, Clerk, Redford Twp.

            Pat McRae, Trustee, Redford Twp.

           

            Richard Smith, Mayor City of Belleville

           

            Tom Tafelski, Council President, City of Dearborn

           

            Robin Underwood, Clerk, City of Ecorse

            Doris Young, Treasurer, City of Ecorse

 

            Felicia Moore, Councilwoman, City of Flat Rock

 

            Randy Walker, Mayor, City of Garden City

           

            James Gorris, Mayor, City of Gibraltar

            Brian Arp, Councilman, City of Gibraltar

 

            James Robson, Councilman, City of Grosse Pointe Park

            Laurie Arora, Councilwoman, Grosse Pointe Park

            Gabriela Boddy, Councilwoman, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

            Robert Novitke, Mayor, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

            Todd McConaghy, Councilman, City of Grosse Pointe Woods

           

            Karen Majewski, Mayor, City of Hamtramck

 

            John Szmanski, Councilman, City of Harper Woods

            Ken Poynter, Mayor, City of Harper Woods

 

            Hilliard Hampton, Mayor, City of Inkster

            Henry Crump, Councilman, City of Inkster

            Patrick Wimberly, Councilman, City of Inkster

 

            Frank Vaslo, Mayor, City of Lincoln Park

            Donald Majors, Councilman, City of Lincoln Park

 

            Joe Laura, Councilman, City of Livonia

            Brian Meakin, Councilman, City of Livonia

            Maureen Miller-Brosnan, Councilwoman, City of Livonia

           

            John Kessey, Treasurer, City of Melvindale

            Valerie Cadez, Mayor, City of Melvindale

 

            David Workman, Councilman, City of Plymouth

 

            Michael Bowdler, Mayor, City of River Rouge

            Dennis Cora, Treasurer, City of River Rouge

 

            Lynn Blanchette, Councilmember, City of Riverview

 

            Daniel Gary Guzzi, Mayor, City of Rockwood

 

            Alan Lambert, Mayor, City of Romulus

            John Barden, Councilman, City of Romulus

            LeRoy Burcroff, Councilman, City of Romulus

            William Wadsworth, Councilman, City of Romulus

 

            Pat Ganzberger, Councilwoman, City of Southgate

            Joseph Kuspa, Mayor, City of Southgate

           

            Wayne Avery, Treasurer, City of Taylor

 

            Gerald Brown, Mayor, City of Trenton

            John Dahlquist, Assessor, City of Trenton

            Timber Baun-Crooks, Councilwoman, City of Trenton

            William LeFevre, Councilman, City of Trenton

            MaryEllen McLeod, Councilwoman, City of Trenton

            Terrence Teifer, Councilman, City of Trenton

            Tim Taylor, Councilman, City of Trenton

           

            Al Haidous, Mayor, City of Wayne

            Pam Dobrowski, Councilwoman, City of Wayne

           

            William Wild, Mayor, City of Westland

            Eileen DeHart, Clerk, City of Westland

            James Godbout, Council President, City of Westland

            Christine Cicirelli-Bryant, Councilwoman, City of Westland

            Adam Hammons, Councilman, City of Westland

            Dewey Reeves, Councilman, City of Westland

 

            Pat Odette, Mayor, City of Woodhaven

            Richard Truskowski, Councilman, City of Woodhaven

 

            Joseph Peterson, Mayor, City of Wyandotte

            William Griggs, Clerk, City of Wyandotte

            Sheri M. Sutherby-Fricke, Councilwoman, Wyandotte

 

            R.P. Lilly, Trustee, Huron Twp.

           

            Mark Abbo, Supervisor, Northville Twp.

            Marv Gans, Trustee, Northville Twp.

           

            Johnny Vawters, Supervisor, Sumpter Twp.

            Alan Bates, Trustee, Sumpter Twp.

            Clarence Hoffman, Clerk, Sumpter Twp.

            Peggy Morgan, Trustee, Sumpter Twp.

 

            Pam Frucci, Trustee, Grosse Ile Twp.

           

            Phillip Hart, Trustee, Van Buren Twp.

            Denise Partridge, Trustee, Van Buren Twp.

           

            Buzz Thomas, State Senator

            Glenn Anderson, State Senator

            Tupac Hunter, State Senator

           

            Gabe Leland, State Rep

            Richard LeBlanc, State Rep

            Doug Geiss, State Rep

            Bob Constan, State Rep

            Fred Durhal, Jr., State Rep

            Ed Clemente, State Rep

            Marc Corriveau, State Rep

            Andrew Kandrevas, State Rep

            Dian Slavens, State Rep.

 


 

Clergy

 

            Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, Greater Grace Temple, Detroit

            Bishop Clarence B. Haddon, Sr., High Praise Church Ministries, Inkster

            Bishop A.D. Knight, First Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C, Detroit

            Bishop Andrew Merritt, Straight Gate International Church, Detroit

            Bishop Alfred M. Smith, Shiloh Chapel, Detroit

            Rev. Horace L. Sheffield III, New Galilee Baptist, Detroit

            Rev. Russell Kohler, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Detroit

            Rev. Dr. Joseph Jordan, Corinthian Missionary, Hamtramck

            Rev. Dr. Robert Sykes, New Greater Oregon/St. John, Detroit

            Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Jones, Detroit

            Rev. Riccardo Bartlett, Sr., First Greater St. Paul Baptist, Detroit

            Rev. Phillip A. Carter, Greater Salvation Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. LeeAllan D. Cobb, Garden of Gethsemane Full Gospel, Detroit

            Rev. James Michael Curenton, Mayflower Congregational, Detroit

            Rev. Franklin Garrison, Grace Temple, Detroit

            Rev. Athanas G. George, Annunciation Cathedral, Detroit

            Supt. Carl Graham, God’s Grace Outreach Ministries COGIC, Detroit

            Rev. Mark Gray, The Greater Shiloh, Detroit

            Rev. Alex R. Hill, New Mt. Hermon, Detroit

            Rev. L.J. Johnson, New Bethlehem Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. Sterling L. Jones, Mt. Zion, Detroit

            Rev. Marvin Miles, International Gospel Center, Ecorse

            Rev. Willie J. Pitts, Greater King Solomon Missionary, Detroit

            Rev. Michael L. Townsell, God’s House of Prayer, Detroit

            Rev. Lorris Upshaw, New Christ Temple, Detroit

            Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, Genesis Lutheran Church, Detroit

            Rev. Adolph Wachsmann, III, Genesis Lutheran, Detroit

            Rev. Curtis C. Williams, Aijalon, Detroit

            Supt. Paul M. Hogan, Sr., Detroit

            Supt. Gerald A. Echols, Jr., Detroit

            Rev. John Monroe, Detroit

            Supt. Virgil L. Thomas, Miracle Tabernacle COGIC, Detroit

            Rev. John Kid, Flint

            Rev. Carl Graham, God’s Drace COGIC, Detroit

            Supt. Kevelin B. Jones, Sr., Bountiful Love Ministries, Detroit

            Rev. Eddie M. McCutcher, Sr., Whole Truth COGIC, Detroit

            Supt. Harold W. Jones, Sr., Detroit

            Rev. Quintin L. Marshall, Sr., New Life Tabernacle COGIC

            Rev. Ronald K. Benson, Detroit

            Rev. Kenneth Clemons, Detroit

            Rev. Leon R. McPherson, Sr., Detroit

            Elder Allen M. Gulley, Pontiac

            Supt. James E. Crawford, Detroit

            Bishop David M. Eubanks, Detroit

            Rev. Booker T. Williams, Detroit

            Elder Wyatt Boswell, Detroit

            Elder Ernie M. McCutchen, Jr., Oak Park

            Elder Paul E. Hester, Jr., Southfield

            Elder James McCutchen, Detroit

            Rev Dr. Norflette Mersier, Christian Temple Baptist. Detroit

            Rev. Howard Parker, Jr., Detroit

            Rev Dr. Robert E. Gardner, Detroit

            Rev. Theodore Colbert, Detroit

 


 

Organizations

 

            11th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Carol Larkin, Chair

 

            13th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Cecilia Walker, Chair

 

            15th Congressional District Democratic Organization

                        Jeff Donofrio, Chair

 

            Brownstown Democratic Club

                        Greg Mahar, Chair

 

            Garden City Democratic Club

                        James Larkin, Chair

 

            Community Democratic Club (Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Livonia)

                        James Amar, Chair

 

            Northville Democratic Club

                        Scott Craig, President

 

            Community Coalition

                        Ernest Johnson, Chair

 

            The Black Slate

                        Ronald Hewitt, Regional Coordinator

 

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