Detroit Needs Change, Not Empty Words

The Motor City, once the Arsenal of Democracy and the economic envy of the world, has in recent years been reduced to the laughingstock of the United States after the Kwame saga and the corruption scandal that's been brewing for a long time. Now, our city council President pro-tem, Monica Conyers (the same person who called Ken Cockrel "Shrek" and was reprimanded by an eighth-grader) has pleaded guilty to bribery charges. One of our most respected political minds has also pleaded guildy to bribery charges. Ironically, Sam Riddle blames George W. Bush for his troubles.

The fact is, Detroiters put people in office without knowing who they were voting for. We elected Kwame Kilpatrick because he was a young charismatic politician who made us feel good. We elected Monica Conyers because her name was Conyers and her husband is a senior United States Congressman.

It's time to change the makeup of the city government, and we've begun the process. Mayor Dave Bing has begun an overhall of the executive branch and our new Police Chief Warren Evans is building on his proven record of crime reduction.

The legislative branch, the City Council, is up for primary election on August 4, 2009. The general will be held on November 3. It is critical that Detroiters understand the issues at stake and those who are running.

My personal friend and fellow Detroiter Herbie Felton will be on the ballot, and I encourage you to support him. Herbie has served our nation in the Coast Guard and Naval Reserves, and now is seeking a seat on the Council to continue his service to Detroit and our country.

This election is important. Detroit has been ravaged by politicians who care only about personal finances and success. It's about time we had leaders of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Herbie will work in the best interest of Detroit, not Herbie Felton. He will listen to you, the voters, yet his principles are sound and will not change. Integrity is a rare quality not often found in Detroit polticians, but you'll find it in Herbie.

Interested? Become a friend of Herbie on Facebook and visit his blog.

If you live in Detroit or a surrounding city, why not volunteer for his campaign. We need people to work the polling places and hand out literature in support of Herbie. If you're interested, leave a comment here or at www.HerbieFelton.com, call me at 313-422-5753 or email me at daniel@herbiefelton.com.

God bless,

Daniel Miller