Tuesday, March 22, 2011

DETROIT CENSUS FIGURES - CHARTER COMMISSION - RIGHT SIZE CITY COUNCIL

Memo to: Detroit Charter Commission
CC: Mayor Dave Bing, Detroit City Council

It is now mandatory that the Detroit Charter Commission 'right size' the number of City Council members. The new Census figures show that Detroit has 714,000 people, down from 1,800,000.

For efficiency, economy, and a more effective city government - City Council must be downsized to five (5) members, and it will be reflected in a lower City Council budget, for staff and other miscellaneous items. City residents will be better served without superfluous ego centered council members.

Detroit must bite the bullet - see the truth, and not keep challenging it...Detroit city leaders must make better choices to move Detroit forward and a great first step would be to show that government will not stand in the way and that it recognizes the need to improve and get 'right sized'.

Detroit residents make your voice heard - keep Detroit moving forward don't look back - make Detroit better - starting with City Council. The future is ahead - start the process,with better smaller governance.

David L. Malhalab
Detroit Police Sergeant - Retired

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