Detroit has been awarded $500,000 for adding bike racks to DDOT buses - the total cost would be $680,000. to add bicycle racks to the front of Detroit buses - to expand ridership.. (10-24-08, DetNews)
Waste and a luxury ..Detroit bus riders deserve better...
I used to drive to work past bus riders waiting, waiting in cold blustery weather, on rainy days/nights, on windy days/nights with no protection - no where to sit during long waits for a bus to come. There are no bus shelters at Joy-WParkway, WWarren-Evergreen almost everywhere you look, there are NO bus shelters. And that has been - for year after year after year.
Detroit bus riders need buses that run on time, that are clean and BUS SHELTERS, that's basic...and that's what's needed NOW..not bike racks...
Detroit MDOT and the Feds should rethink this issue and allow Detroit to build - bus shelters with this money. But there needs to be accountability - where is the $20 million dollars for a new crime lab?
Bus shelters first, bus shelters now... add your comments....
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
DETROIT, KILPATRICK IN JAIL, NOT REMORSEFUL, NOT A VICTIM, A CRIMINAL
kilpatrick - former mayor of detroit - after watching the over two hour sentencing hearing - observations..
arrogant, smug, unremorseful....the mayor is in denial of his actions and the consequences of it.........he us unbowed.. he seemed desperate to rant at the judge - but finally agreed with his attorney - to stay silent, for his own good, but not really understanding his mouth would have gotten him in deeper.
he and his wife set a poor example for the public and young people...struggling to understand the significance of this situation....
the mayors father - defending his son how - disgusting and offensive - when he stands in the shadow of his potential prosecution - he should have intervened and properly advised his son.
malik shabazz - racism lives...kilpatrick is not a victim - misplaced and not appropriate in kilpatrick's case, the angry statements should have been directed at kilpatrick, so that detroit's youth - know that if you do the crime - you have to pay the time...crime doesn't pay or deserve - sympathy..
a police officer doesn't need a gun to their head to feel fear...its the situations that you know how you should react and act and can't that are most scary...the mayor doesn't understand that and i think the public doesn't either...white and kinney made truthful statements about their encounter with the mayor...a lot of people just cant understand it - only persons put in a situation like that can understand....
remember Marion Berry - Kilpatrick will return - people will forget, forgive and not remember the actions and legacy of this sad chapter in detroit history...
sadly today is NOT the end of this chapter in detroit history...more is coming to damage the city and its reputation...
this is not over - remember Tamara Greene / Manoogian Mansion party....
arrogant, smug, unremorseful....the mayor is in denial of his actions and the consequences of it.........he us unbowed.. he seemed desperate to rant at the judge - but finally agreed with his attorney - to stay silent, for his own good, but not really understanding his mouth would have gotten him in deeper.
he and his wife set a poor example for the public and young people...struggling to understand the significance of this situation....
the mayors father - defending his son how - disgusting and offensive - when he stands in the shadow of his potential prosecution - he should have intervened and properly advised his son.
malik shabazz - racism lives...kilpatrick is not a victim - misplaced and not appropriate in kilpatrick's case, the angry statements should have been directed at kilpatrick, so that detroit's youth - know that if you do the crime - you have to pay the time...crime doesn't pay or deserve - sympathy..
a police officer doesn't need a gun to their head to feel fear...its the situations that you know how you should react and act and can't that are most scary...the mayor doesn't understand that and i think the public doesn't either...white and kinney made truthful statements about their encounter with the mayor...a lot of people just cant understand it - only persons put in a situation like that can understand....
remember Marion Berry - Kilpatrick will return - people will forget, forgive and not remember the actions and legacy of this sad chapter in detroit history...
sadly today is NOT the end of this chapter in detroit history...more is coming to damage the city and its reputation...
this is not over - remember Tamara Greene / Manoogian Mansion party....
Thursday, October 9, 2008
McCAIN-PALIN CAMPAIGN LOW ROAD - DESPICABLE, DISGUSTING, LIES, WRONG
General Petraous has taken a postion on Afganhistan, and talking to the enemy that Barak Obama has spoken out about, leaving McCain to rethink his statements - or be on the wrong side of the Afganhistan war and the General, he adores who is running it.
John McCain, a war hero, a US Senator, has disgraced himself with the current low road that he and his unqualified running mate are taking - saying the Obama 'was palling around with terrorists' that he is an outsider, dangerous, not one of us'. McCain - Palin are trying to play the 'race card' and the 'muslim card' and are conducting a despicable, disgusting, denigrating campaign that is wrong and using lies to try and fool or mislead the American public.
With the US economy in a downward spiral, McCain - Palin are talking 'trash' and not how to reassure the American public that the economy will be fixed and not to panic sell their stocks - oh I remember - McCain said 'the economy is not my strong suit' and echoed President Bush, just before the stock market implosion that the 'fundementals of the American economy is strong'. His fellow Republicans said that McCain efforts to give imput into the bailout legislation - helped 'blow up' the discussions.
McCain needs help...Palin doesn't know enough to advise him to change course - she has only been involved in 'national politics' for six (6) weeks. McCain had only talked to Palin for 15 minutes before picking her for the second (2nd) most important job in the World - a heartbeat away from the Presidency. HOW irresponsible-HOW wrong.
The American people deserve better....
John McCain, a war hero, a US Senator, has disgraced himself with the current low road that he and his unqualified running mate are taking - saying the Obama 'was palling around with terrorists' that he is an outsider, dangerous, not one of us'. McCain - Palin are trying to play the 'race card' and the 'muslim card' and are conducting a despicable, disgusting, denigrating campaign that is wrong and using lies to try and fool or mislead the American public.
With the US economy in a downward spiral, McCain - Palin are talking 'trash' and not how to reassure the American public that the economy will be fixed and not to panic sell their stocks - oh I remember - McCain said 'the economy is not my strong suit' and echoed President Bush, just before the stock market implosion that the 'fundementals of the American economy is strong'. His fellow Republicans said that McCain efforts to give imput into the bailout legislation - helped 'blow up' the discussions.
McCain needs help...Palin doesn't know enough to advise him to change course - she has only been involved in 'national politics' for six (6) weeks. McCain had only talked to Palin for 15 minutes before picking her for the second (2nd) most important job in the World - a heartbeat away from the Presidency. HOW irresponsible-HOW wrong.
The American people deserve better....
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
DETROIT JUST SAY NO - COLEMAN YOUNG, NAPOLEON, MCPHAIL (ETAL) - CHIEF BARREN TAKE NOTE...
When Mayor Cockrel announced James Barren as the Chief of Police we all heard him say that he would not be dipping into the police department; he would let Chief Barren run his shop. We received information that Chief Barren was set to name Ron Fleming his Assistant Chief but has been rebuffed by Cockrel and Deputy Mayor Saul Green.
The source said Green opposed the appointment. Fleming has a long history in law enforcement in Detroit dating back to the Coleman Young days. He later served as Deputy Chief of executive protection for Mayor Kilpatrick until he had run in's and disagreements with troubled Police Officers Loronzo Jones and Mike Martin, Kilpatrick's long time buddies.
Cockrel received kudos for his selection of Barren, Green and several other appointments from us . In an e-mail to us Mayor Cockrel denied any interference with Chief Barren. He said Chief Barren makes the calls but keeps him in the loop.
Young gets petitions - State Representative Coleman Young II has taken out petitions for a possible run for mayor. Young, 25, is among a list of 32 potential candidates.
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Say it ain't so - John....
The above column by John Bennett, if true, is a scary reminder that the future of Detroit can be damaged by poor choices for Mayor of Detroit.
Coleman Young II, the bastard son, of deceased Mayor Coleman Young who contributed to the decline of Detroit and architect of the wall between Detroit and the suburbs, wants to be mayor - based on his name, not accomplishments.
Benny Napoleon, the former Chief of Police who failed to improve the Department and who rose through the ranks, not on merit - but connections wants to be mayor - too...and he was tiedto Sharon McPhail - that in of itself disqualifies him...
Sharon McPhail - OMG, not again...she can't believe that Detroiters will vote for her? Delusional - Egomaniac - only a doctor would know for sure...
Note: Its not how they come in - its how they go out....dlm
Detroit Police Chief James Barren should not reach back - to the Coleman Young era to bring back - Ron Fleming to be included in the police department. He has too too too much baggage to be effective or respected.
There are several former police executives that can be brought back - Brian Turnbull, Cara Best to help the Department.
Ike McKinnon came in with hope - but went out in disgrace - Barren shouldn't make the same mistakes...
The source said Green opposed the appointment. Fleming has a long history in law enforcement in Detroit dating back to the Coleman Young days. He later served as Deputy Chief of executive protection for Mayor Kilpatrick until he had run in's and disagreements with troubled Police Officers Loronzo Jones and Mike Martin, Kilpatrick's long time buddies.
Cockrel received kudos for his selection of Barren, Green and several other appointments from us . In an e-mail to us Mayor Cockrel denied any interference with Chief Barren. He said Chief Barren makes the calls but keeps him in the loop.
Young gets petitions - State Representative Coleman Young II has taken out petitions for a possible run for mayor. Young, 25, is among a list of 32 potential candidates.
To share your opinion clcik on theblog or e-mail me with the scoop. http://www.firejerryo.com/
Say it ain't so - John....
The above column by John Bennett, if true, is a scary reminder that the future of Detroit can be damaged by poor choices for Mayor of Detroit.
Coleman Young II, the bastard son, of deceased Mayor Coleman Young who contributed to the decline of Detroit and architect of the wall between Detroit and the suburbs, wants to be mayor - based on his name, not accomplishments.
Benny Napoleon, the former Chief of Police who failed to improve the Department and who rose through the ranks, not on merit - but connections wants to be mayor - too...and he was tiedto Sharon McPhail - that in of itself disqualifies him...
Sharon McPhail - OMG, not again...she can't believe that Detroiters will vote for her? Delusional - Egomaniac - only a doctor would know for sure...
Note: Its not how they come in - its how they go out....dlm
Detroit Police Chief James Barren should not reach back - to the Coleman Young era to bring back - Ron Fleming to be included in the police department. He has too too too much baggage to be effective or respected.
There are several former police executives that can be brought back - Brian Turnbull, Cara Best to help the Department.
Ike McKinnon came in with hope - but went out in disgrace - Barren shouldn't make the same mistakes...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
DETROIT MAYOR KENNETH COCKREL, POLICE CHIEF JAMES BARREN - COMMENTS
Newly sworn in Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel has made a good choice for DPD Police Chief...James Barren
James Barren whether he is chief for months or years, can have a dramatic impact on the Department, crime in Detroit and the residents of Detroit, in a very short time by:
Implementing a 'Verified Response System' for B&E alarms - this would allow officers to respond to crimes in progress - remove their security guard duties....and improve response times ....
Replace 'Crisnet' the complicated, time consuming and unnecessary main police report that officers have been burdened with.
Begin talks with Wayne County about building a new Jail / Medical facility that Detroit needs - because Detroit lacks jail space and is spending millions of dollars on unnecessary medical costs for prisoners.
Raise the hiring and training standards of Department: raise to 21 the hiring age, require two (2) years of college (or military service w/a psychological evaluation). Recruit at black colleges, and local colleges.
Detroit needs new police precinct stations, a new police headquarters and an end to the nepotism, favoritism and cronyism, end the DOJ oversight.
But the most important thing Barren can do - is get Money.
He should fly immediately to Washington and meet with the Michigan Congressional Delegation and tell them to get Detroit money to hire, train and equip - 500 police officers - immediately.
He needs to have grant writers working 24/7 to get Homeland Security money, for new hires, a mounted section, a harbormaster unit, new scout cars, computers, police headquaters and new police stations.
We are a border city - we deserve the money. Our National Security requires it..
He must make it clear that if Detroit doesnt get the money - that he can't comply with the DOJ decrees, can't properly protect Detroit residents or police offices and that the Feds should then take over the Detroit Police Department and pay the bills - something NO one wants to happen.
Get to work Chief Barren - best wishes..I am here for you.
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
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James Barren whether he is chief for months or years, can have a dramatic impact on the Department, crime in Detroit and the residents of Detroit, in a very short time by:
Implementing a 'Verified Response System' for B&E alarms - this would allow officers to respond to crimes in progress - remove their security guard duties....and improve response times ....
Replace 'Crisnet' the complicated, time consuming and unnecessary main police report that officers have been burdened with.
Begin talks with Wayne County about building a new Jail / Medical facility that Detroit needs - because Detroit lacks jail space and is spending millions of dollars on unnecessary medical costs for prisoners.
Raise the hiring and training standards of Department: raise to 21 the hiring age, require two (2) years of college (or military service w/a psychological evaluation). Recruit at black colleges, and local colleges.
Detroit needs new police precinct stations, a new police headquarters and an end to the nepotism, favoritism and cronyism, end the DOJ oversight.
But the most important thing Barren can do - is get Money.
He should fly immediately to Washington and meet with the Michigan Congressional Delegation and tell them to get Detroit money to hire, train and equip - 500 police officers - immediately.
He needs to have grant writers working 24/7 to get Homeland Security money, for new hires, a mounted section, a harbormaster unit, new scout cars, computers, police headquaters and new police stations.
We are a border city - we deserve the money. Our National Security requires it..
He must make it clear that if Detroit doesnt get the money - that he can't comply with the DOJ decrees, can't properly protect Detroit residents or police offices and that the Feds should then take over the Detroit Police Department and pay the bills - something NO one wants to happen.
Get to work Chief Barren - best wishes..I am here for you.
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
DETROIT CRIME STATISTICS, CHIEF CUMMINGS, LIES / ADJUSTMENTS?
I received a Life Saving Award (years ago) because there wasn't enough EMS trucks available.....a young man was bleeding to death...its an old sad story..........how many more have to die???? .....watch EMS report WDIV Chl 4 - 9/10/08
But...I have also spoken out for years - the same deadly situation replicates itself in the DPD - not enough police officers....between 1980-85 Mayor Young laid off - 1,100 police officers - Detroit became 'the Murder City'....
Now Kilpatrick has let go 1,200 police officers..... And Chief Bully-cumming is trying to put lipstick on this.....(Cummings - crime is going down???)...well yes - the more citizens that move out - the less chance a crime will occur..Detroit it now the 11th largest city - not the 5th largest...How many more people have to die - and or become victims of crimes (violent / non-violent)?
Cummings has failed to comply with thhe Dept of Justice decrees - now oversight extended to 2011...8 yrs?..
Under Cummings there was persistent charges that FBI crime stats were 'adjusted'
How does she have 31 years with the DPD???????
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
But...I have also spoken out for years - the same deadly situation replicates itself in the DPD - not enough police officers....between 1980-85 Mayor Young laid off - 1,100 police officers - Detroit became 'the Murder City'....
Now Kilpatrick has let go 1,200 police officers..... And Chief Bully-cumming is trying to put lipstick on this.....(Cummings - crime is going down???)...well yes - the more citizens that move out - the less chance a crime will occur..Detroit it now the 11th largest city - not the 5th largest...How many more people have to die - and or become victims of crimes (violent / non-violent)?
Cummings has failed to comply with thhe Dept of Justice decrees - now oversight extended to 2011...8 yrs?..
Under Cummings there was persistent charges that FBI crime stats were 'adjusted'
How does she have 31 years with the DPD???????
David L. Malhalab Sgt DPD Retired
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
MAYOR KWAME KILPATRICK RESIGN NOW - PLEA DEAL, MICHIGAN GOVERNOR'S REMOVAL HEARINGS
WOW - Thanks to Fox2Detroit for LIVE coverage of Governor Granholm's Removal Hearings of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The only Detroit station providing live gavel to gavel coverage - while others use the internet (assuming people have acess).
It will not be a ratings sucess, but it is in the Public Interest to have it on commercial tv versus just the internet, so that anyone interested may view the proceedings and not just those wealthy enough to have a computer.
The Governor is conducting herself and the hearings in a proper manner, that shows no bias..
But the most intriguing question is, and hasn't been asked is Why? with all the high priced attorneys that the Mayor is paying - Why? is he entrusting this important faze to Sharon McPhail? a woman who accused him of hotwiring her council seat - and who is clealy not had the legal experience of the other attorneys.
The Mayor should be removed from office - and he deserves his day in court - his presumption of innocence. He can get a fair trail. But he should not be Mayor while his days counting down to his trials' are counting down.
Deal or No Deal: Did Mayor Kilpatrick lawyers strike a deal? Yes or No - only a few people know for sure. But rumors were flying and the media went into frenzy mode - trying to be the first, and everyone got it wrong, because???
The Mayor has known the truth about his actions - if there is a plea deal it should include Jail Time, so that future elected politicians will understand that resigning their office - is not sufficient to make up for misconduct in office, for lying in court, and betraying the public trust.
Hopefully tonight - the Deal will get done, for Detroit ...
It will not be a ratings sucess, but it is in the Public Interest to have it on commercial tv versus just the internet, so that anyone interested may view the proceedings and not just those wealthy enough to have a computer.
The Governor is conducting herself and the hearings in a proper manner, that shows no bias..
But the most intriguing question is, and hasn't been asked is Why? with all the high priced attorneys that the Mayor is paying - Why? is he entrusting this important faze to Sharon McPhail? a woman who accused him of hotwiring her council seat - and who is clealy not had the legal experience of the other attorneys.
The Mayor should be removed from office - and he deserves his day in court - his presumption of innocence. He can get a fair trail. But he should not be Mayor while his days counting down to his trials' are counting down.
Deal or No Deal: Did Mayor Kilpatrick lawyers strike a deal? Yes or No - only a few people know for sure. But rumors were flying and the media went into frenzy mode - trying to be the first, and everyone got it wrong, because???
The Mayor has known the truth about his actions - if there is a plea deal it should include Jail Time, so that future elected politicians will understand that resigning their office - is not sufficient to make up for misconduct in office, for lying in court, and betraying the public trust.
Hopefully tonight - the Deal will get done, for Detroit ...
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