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Vol. 84 – No. 46 | July 21-27, 2021

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The Michigan Chronicle Endorses

Mayor Mike Duggan for Third Term vative locations soon followed.

Detroit was one of the first cities in America to make the vaccine available to residents as young as 16 years old.

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ith Detroit’s primary election less than two weeks away, the race for mayor is being watched with great interest. The Tuesday, Aug. 3 election-day race, according to City filing records, will feature 14 individuals competing for Detroit’s top elected office, including incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan, Anthony Adams, Tom Barrow, Articia Bomer, Kiawana Brown, Curtis Greene, Myya Jones, Jasahn Larsosa, Charleta McInnis, Emanuel Shaw, Danetta Simpson, Art Tyus, Cheryl Webb, and D. Etta Wilcoxon.

While the percentage of Detroiters getting vaccinated is about 38.1%, compared to 68% statewide, Duggan remains resolute to drive up the number of Detroiters being vaccinated.

“Right now, and for a while now, there’s been no place in the country that’s been easier to get vaccinated than in Detroit,” Duggan told the Chronicle’s Editorial Board. “We are continuing to do what we’ve been doing, which is giving Detroiters vital information and facts and encouraging people to talk with their loved ones about getting vaccinated.”

The Michigan Chronicle’s Editorial Board recently held a virtual interview with the three most presumptive individuals vying for the office of mayor: Duggan, Adams, and Barrow.

Based on the virtual interaction with the three, the Michigan Chronicle emphatically endorses incumbent Mike Duggan as he seeks his third consecutive term as mayor of Detroit. He took office in January of 2014.

Duggan began his stint as mayor when the city of Detroit was locked in the grips of an emergency manager, who was overseeing the largest municipal bankruptcy filed in American history. When Duggan ultimately took control of running the city, his agenda included lighting the city with more than 60,000 LED street lights, picking up trash and big bulk items with regularity, establishing reliable public transportation, improving police and fire departments’ response time, and tearing down abandoned structures or renovating them when feasible.

Attracting businesses to Detroit and advocating for Detroiters to be hired have been vital to the mayor. Companies with historical ties to Detroit, including top automakers Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler), have made strong commitments and investments to maintain a presence in the Motor City, complete with concentrated efforts to hire Detroiters. Amazon has joined the club, as the corporation is constructing a $400 million giant distribution center on the former Michigan State Fairgrounds. When completed next year, Amazon will hire at least 1,200 workers. The city

will provide Amazon with lists of qualified Detroiters to fill positions.

Understanding the gravity of providing good-paying jobs for Detroiters, Duggan appointed native Detroiter Nichole Sherard-Freeman, an African American woman, to his administration as the City’s Group Executive of Jobs, Economy, and Detroit at Work.

“The incredible success of Detroit at Work under Nicole’s leadership has become our most effective selling point from an economic development standpoint,” Duggan said in a written statement. “Major corporations are looking at Detroit now as a great place to locate based on the strength of our workforce and our ability to produce a list of outstanding job candidates.”

The mayor is proud of his

commitment to help small businesses – especially small Black businesses, flourish. One example is Motor City Match.

of 50,000 jobs launched since its inception, including 8,048 summer work experiences this year alone.

“Motor City Match is helping to create a new generation of entrepreneurs in our city,” said Mayor Duggan. “I’m most proud of the fact that the vast majority of these businesses are located in neighborhoods outside of the downtown and midtown core and are owned by entrepreneurs of color. The program is doing exactly what we want it to do.”

Detroit has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but has received national attention for its decisive handling of the deadly virus since March 2020.

Working in close association with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive for Michigan, Mayor Duggan and Denise Fair, Detroit’s Chief Public Health Officer, are credited with facilitating strategies to keep Detroiters as safe as humanly possible in the teeth of a historic pandemic. Khaldun and Fair are both African Americans.

The mayor remains committed to empowering the city’s youth. Since 2015, Duggan, through his Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program (GDYT) and in partnership with employers and funding partners, has implemented summer jobs for young people across the city between 14 and 24 years of age.

GDYT has reached a milestone

When the COVID-19 vaccine was made available in December of 2020, Detroit was nationally touted for setting up mass vaccination centers, such as TCF and Ford Field. Other inno-

While the mayor is optimistic about Detroit’s future, violent crime remains a major problem on his watch. With the FBI consistently placing Detroit at the top or near the top of the list for big American cities for violent crime, the mayor must find a way to cut down violent crime statistics. Many applaud Duggan’s recent appointment of native Detroiter James White as interim chief of police, following former Chief James Craig’s retirement in June. The mayor vows to continue investing in law enforcement efforts in Detroit, with more community police officers to build trust in neighborhoods across the city and using technology to combat crime. However, the mayor vehemently opposes facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes.

Mayoral candidate Barrow told the Chronicle’s Editorial Board of his own approach to bring down violent crime in Detroit, which includes re-imagining policing, creating and utilizing mental health officers and social workers at every precinct, and taking politics out of the police department. Barrow, who describes himself as a “real and hardcore Detroiter,” says he feels what Detroiters are feeling better than any of the other candidates for mayor.

The longtime CPA and advocate for election changes in municipal settings describe his platform as transparency, so Detroiters know that they have a real Detroiter fighting for them.

Barrow, whose run for mayor in

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Why the Michigan Chronicle Votes “No” on Proposal P Michigan Chronicle Editorial Board When residents of Detroit prepare to either vote early or in person during the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 3, their decision on Proposal P will be paramount to the future success of their city.

The Primary ballot has candidates for mayor, Detroit City Council and Detroit City Clerk as well as Proposal P which will determine whether or not the revised City Charter will be adopted.

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Even though the mayoral race, among others, is heated, one of the more polarizing issues on the ballot that Detroiters will vote “yes” or “no” is on Proposal P. The proposal is a revised Detroit city charter; if passed it would replace the current charter and will address resident-centered concerns with issues like broadband access, more in-depth municipal oversight, reparations, water affordability and more.

A “yes” vote would also mean that the city’s current charter would, in essence, now be a 145-page revised charter written by the Detroit Charter Revision Commission, per city documents.

A vote against the adoption of a revised city charter allows the city’s current charter to remain in place.

The nine-member Charter Revision Commission, elected in November 2018, started revision processes on August 7, 2018, with the passage of a ballot proposal to revise the 2012 charter, according to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRCM).

According to CRCM, a notfor-profit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, just over 14 percent of registered Detroit voters voted on

this ballot question at the 2018 August primary.

In early June, the Michigan Supreme Court stopped a decision by lower courts to remove Proposal P from the August 3 primary ballot. On Wednesday, July 7, the state Supreme Court heard final arguments on whether revisions to the Detroit City Charter, Proposal P, will appear on the primary ballot.

As of press time, the Michigan Supreme Court ruling was yet to be handed down on if Proposal P would be approved

for the August 3 primary.

As Proposal P’s fate hangs in the balance, residents should be clear that if the Michigan Supreme Court chooses to keep the charter’s proposal on the ballot, they will then be voting on the draft charter rejected

by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer because of issues her office discovered in a review mandated by state law.

Whitmer rejected the proposed revised City of Detroit Charter in May and said the document needs a review by the Attorney General’s (AG) office,

according to reports. The AG review showed the current city charter draft had numerous and extensive legal problems.

In Whitmer’s letter to the Charter Commission, she noted that some of the provisions in the revised charter would need the Detroit Financial Review Commission’s input. The financial review commission is the governing body able to oversee Detroit’s finances if the city faces another financial upheaval, and many Proposal P detractors believe that the charter amendments would cause the city to once again go into bankruptcy.

Detroit Charter Revision Commission Chair Carol Weaver said in a June statement that “Both Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel agree that the governor has absolutely no power to prevent a revised charter from being considered by Detroit voters.”

“This fact was made very clear in the Governor’s April 30, 2021, letter to the Commission,” she said in an earlier emailed statement to the Michigan Chronicle.

Those in support of the proposed charter amendment include The Detroit People’s Platform, an organization lead-

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this election is his fifth, talked about re-establishing the self-esteem of Detroiters, bringing more young people into city government, and stopping blight caused by illegal dumping.

al Board that he would provide Detroiters with lifestyle changes away from crime and create community intervention programs with mental health professionals in communities. He vows to add more resources, including income support, to help young Detroiters transform their lives.

Mayoral candidate Anthony Adams, an attorney, former assistant to Mayor Coleman A. Young, and deputy mayor to Kwame Kilpatrick, accuses the current mayor of failing to address crime in Detroit. Adams told the Chronicle’s Editori-

“We got to be much more aggressive in going out and outreaching our young men and young women and engage them in programs designed to assist them in changing their lives, changing their focus, Adams said. “We got to have a mayor who speaks to those issues

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when it comes to technology access and doing away with racial and socioeconomic health disparities, according to Ballotpedia.

From page A-1 ing the “People’s Charter for a Better Detroit Prop P Campaign.” - for Proposal P also include Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield, Detroit Charter Revision Commissioner JoAnna Underwood, Detroit Charter Revision Commissioner Barbara Anne Wynder, City Clerk candidate Denzel McCampbell among others.

The multilayered proposal was developed with the intent to purposefully empower the voice of Detroit residents by meeting some of their crucial needs. From wanting to restructure the police and fire departments to developing a new task force on Reparations and African American Justice -- it’s not lost on us the strategic work many commissioners put in.

Numerous Detroiters believe that the proposal paves the way to create sensible police reform, give residents additional basic rights. Supporters also feels that Proposal P levels the playing field

Leading the charge on the other side of the aisle against Prop P are individuals and groups including Mayor Mike Duggan, Dennis Archer, former mayor of the City of Detroit, Whitmer, Nessel and Detroiters to Protect Our Future.

Archer and others have been quoted previously saying that the Commission’s recommendations would bankrupt the city.

Per state law, the city must submit a balanced four-year plan to the Financial Review Commission (FRC) and request a waiver every year.

because when you’re not speaking to the population of people who live in the community and when you can’t make the connection between what their plight is and what your plight is, then you’re not going to be in a position to change the culture of what goes on in the city of Detroit. There has to be a cultural connection between what you say and what you do.”

Adams said. “We should be spending a lot more money in helping to encourage and stabilize the 38,000 small businesses in the city of Detroit that have never got one dime or anything from the city of Detroit.”

“Existing businesses (in the city) are not getting the level of support they need in order to expand,”

Based on Adams’ history and experience in the city across broad sectors, the Chronicle feels he is an impressive candidate with a sound platform for Detroit. However, the Chronicle doesn’t believe it’s enough compared to Duggan’s experience and proven track record of moving the city forward in challenging times. And

cial Plan will no longer be balanced,” Archer said previously.

of financial problems leaving Detroiters holding the bag.

Naysayers feel that the hefty additional costs needed should Prop P pass would not allow the city to keep its balanced budget.

Although we see why Proposal P has its supporters, we believe Proposal P misses the mark.

Adams also told the Editorial Board that he’s “pro-Black business.”

The Michigan Chronicle believes that voting “NO” on Proposal P would greatly reduce the City of Detroit’s ultimate risk of being put under dire financial straits, which could cause a ripple effect

The Draft Revised Charter would cost $2 billion over four years by “imposing 65 provisions with new mandates that increase expenses or reduce revenues” per a city document. “There are no provisions that would reduce expenses or grow revenues. If the Draft Revised Charter is approved in August, the FY22-25 Four-Year Finan-

STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION **** NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE GAS CUSTOMERS OF DTE GAS COMPANY CASE NO. U-20881 • DTE Gas Company requests Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of its Energy Waste Reduction Plan filed pursuant to MCL 460.1001 et seq. (2008 PA 295, the Michigan Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act as amended by 2016 PA 342), and authority to implement EWR surcharges, and other related relief.

“Proposal P handcuffs leadership...[and] diminishes the authority of elected officials who have to make decisions,” President of the Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association Mark Young said, according to Ballotpedia. This pro-

the challenges won’t get easier as Duggan shepherd Detroiters through the present pandemic and the violent crime increase.

Duggan must find ways to increase the city’s tax base, assure Detroiters have access to economic opportunities and continue to create affordable housing and the overall beautification of all city neighborhoods.

The Chronicle believes that Duggan can and will lead the city and its citizens that are overwhelmingly Black through the tough times ahead. We feel that he has assembled an administration posal would also create inefficiencies and added costs in the city.

Archer previously gave an alternative to the charter and requested corporations, foundations and CEOs to join forces and find solutions to the problems hoped to be solved through Proposal P. “I know what it is like to have no running water,” he said of his younger days, adding that the commissioners worked with residents and businesses to try to

that is not only diverse in ethnicity and gender but is talented and committed to moving the city forward in the face of challenging times. Of the mayor’s top fifteen administration positions, ten are held by African American men and women. Of the five women on his top administration team, three are Black.

The Michigan Chronicle is endorsing Mayor Mike Duggan to serve a third term as the city’s top elected official, with a mandate to continue the city’s success stories but fix the glaring problems Detroiters face daily. find solutions, but these are costly ideas to implement.

On August 3, Detroit voters have an opportunity to make their voices heard and be an integral part of shaping what they want their city to look like and the Michigan Chronicle believes the best way forward is to vote NO on Proposal P. In the August 3 election, the Michigan Chronicle strongly opposes Proposal P.

TO: ALL ELIGIBLE DISABLED VOTERS Federal Public Law 98-435 requires that polling places be accessible to disabled voters.

If a polling location is not disabled accessible, this law allows the assignment of an alternate polling place. However, several polling places which were previously inaccessible are now accessible to disabled voters.

Disabled voters are entitled to vote at the polls within the precinct where possible.

Pollworkers are obligated to provide whatever assistance is needed to facilitate the voting process.

Disabled voters with an inaccessible polling place are eligible to vote without notice at the:

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Detroit, MI 48202 until the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. If additional information is needed, or to confirm disabled accessibility, please contact the Department of Elections office at (313) 876-0190.

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• You may call or write DTE Gas Company, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, (800) 477-4747, for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the documents at the offices of DTE Gas Company.

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GINA C. AVERY-WALKER Director PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may participate. Persons GINA C. AVERY-WALKER GINA C. AVERY-WALKER needing any assistance to participate should contact Director Director the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 2848090, or by email at mpscedockets@michigan.gov in advance of the hearing.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a pre-hearing to consider DTE Gas Company’s (DTE Gas) June 30, 2021 application requesting the Commission to: 1) determine that DTE Gas’s 2022-2023 Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) plan is reasonable and prudent, and that it meets all relevant requirements of Act 295 as amended by PA 342; 2) approve the proposed 2022-2023 EWR plan surcharges and the Performance Incentive Mechanism; 3) approve the recovery of annual EWR plan levelized requested funding levels of approximately $58.4 million in 2022, and $58.7 million in 2023; 4) approve the necessary accounting authority as proposed by DTE Gas; and 5) grant other and further relief.

All documents filed in this case shall be submitted electronically through the Commission’s E-Dockets website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets.

Requirements and instructions for filing can be found in the User Manual on the E-Dockets help page. Documents may also be submitted, in Word or PDF format, as an attachment to an email sent to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. If you require assistance prior to e-filing, contact Commission staff at (517) 284-8090 or by email at: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov.

Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall electronically file a petition to intervene with this Commission by August 5, 2021. (Interested persons may elect to file using the traditional paper format.) The proof of service shall indicate service upon DTE Gas Company’s attorney, David S. Maquera, One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226.

The prehearing is scheduled to be held remotely by video conference or teleconference. Persons filing a petition to intervene will be advised of the process to participate in the hearing.

Any person wishing to participate without intervention under Mich Admin Code, R 792.10413 (Rule 413), or file a public comment, may do so by filing a written statement in this docket. The written statement may be mailed or emailed and should reference Case No. U-20881. Statements may be emailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. Statements may be mailed to: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, 7109 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. All information submitted to the Commission in this matter becomes public information, thus available on the Michigan Public Service Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private.

For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

Requests for adjournment must be made pursuant to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules R 792.10422 and R 792.10432.

Requests for further information on adjournment should be directed to (517) 284-8130.

A copy of DTE Gas Company’s application may be reviewed on the Commission’s website at: michigan.gov/mpscedockets, and at the office of DTE Gas Company. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 284-8090.

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Comerica Bank Trust Advisor & Vice President-Metro Detroit and Michigan African American Business Resource Group Chair LaShawn Jimenez (left) and DABO Executive Director Rev. Horrace Sheffield, III (right) during Juneteenth activities. The Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) is a federation of over 130 black, and non-black organizations working to build community unity.

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Live performances, including dancers, entertained the community to honor Juneteenth now a nationally recognized holiday.

Comerica Bank Celebrates Juneteenth Across the Country Juneteenth wasn’t just a one-day celebration at Comerica Bank last month.

On the contrary – the holiday was honored throughout the entire month of June across all of Comerica’s markets, thanks to the bank’s numerous African American Business Resource Groups.

In Michigan, Comerica Bank leaned on its strong, 40-plus year partnership with the Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) to organize Juneteenth on the Blacktop – a free, public event celebrated with a day of dancing, music, food and games.

“Comerica and DABO have been in lockstep with the Detroit community since becoming partners more than 40 years ago,” said LaShawn Jimenez, Comerica Bank Michigan African American Business Resource Group chair.

“The Juneteenth on the BlackTop event was a great way for us to showcase our relationship with DABO – while putting on full display Comerica’s continued support to investing in organizations who provide critical resources and outreach initiatives to Detroiters. DABO’s definitely proved once again over the past year how important the organization is to the city.”

The full day of celebration at DABO included fun children activities.

DABO’s network of partners, including Comerica Bank, pooled together in

DABO’s Juneteenth on the Blacktop got many in attendance on their feet to celebrate and enjoy the day.

2020 to provide free COVID-19 testing throughout Detroit. Comerica and the Comerica Charitable Foundation also provided $30,000 in funding to provide COVID-19 relief last year.

In the Lone Star State, Comerica’s Texas African American Business Resource Group sponsored the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration. The event, held at Globe Life Field, provided historical and educational programs, along with

opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs to cultivate relationships with local decision makers, elected leaders and community stakeholders.

Comerica’s African American Business Resource Group in California honored Juneteenth by sponsoring and supporting a number of events, including the Juneteenth Celebration put on by the Anointed Feet Mentorship – as well

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Taking Pride in the Community:

Comerica Bank supports Ruth Ellis Center for Pride Month

Embracing and supporting the diversity of both their colleagues and citizens in the diverse communities they serve is a core Comerica Bank value. That commitment was demonstrated in several ways in June during Pride Month which supports the LGBTQ+ community around the nation.

“Pride Month is a way for us as a nation to recognize the trials the LGBTQ+ community has faced and to celebrate the triumphs of those who have fought and continue to fight for full equality ,” said La Toya Rowell, Comerica community affairs coordinator.

“There are still doors that need to be broken down, and Pride Month is a way for us to celebrate the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community and the right we all share to live freely and authentically. We value diversity, and we want to make sure our colleagues know we support them, in addition to our customers.”

A key event was the Ruth Ellis

Ruth Ellis, a Detroit activist who Legacy Virtual Stride for Pride Walk. advocated for LGBTQ+ rights. The walk raises funds in support of the

Ruth Ellis Center’s mission to support LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness and other barriers to their health and well-being.

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Comerica Vice President-Banking Center Manager and Michigan LGBT Business Resource Group chair Jennifer Barrett (front left) poses with members of Ruth Ellis Center’s Youth Advisory Board and Staff following the drop off of food donations.

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Comerica Michigan LGBT Business Resource Group co-chair Leigh Ann Boeger Mark Erwin, director of development and advancement at Ruth Ellis Center, re(middle) helps unload food donations at the Ruth Ellis center that were collected by ceived a $1,000 donation as a recipient of the ­Detroit Tigers/Detroit Red Wings Game Changers in partnership with C ­ omerica Bank program. colleagues at about a dozen metro Detroit banking centers.

Ruth Ellis Center

Last fall, Comerica donated $2,700 to the Ruth Ellis Center as part of the Detroit Lions First Down The nationally respected Ruth Ellis Center, loProgram that gave a philanthropic investment of cated in Highland Park, Michigan and is named for $100 to eight non-profits for each first down gained Ellis, an African American woman who became last year by the Lions at Ford Field. widely known as the oldest surviving open lesbiSince 2004, Comerica has donated more than an, and LGBT activist at the age of 101. She died in $44,000 in support, according to R ­ owell.

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It’s no coincidence then, that Mark Erwin, direcThe center was created in 1999 after a gay 15-year-old who experienced a violent rejection tor of Development & Advancement of the Ruth from his family reached out to LGBTQ+ elders in Ellis Center, was named a “Game Changer” as part metro Detroit. Over a single weekend, they and a of the Game Changers program—a partnership small group of concerned citizens brainstormed between Comerica, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit and decided no LBGTQ+ young person in the area Red Wings which honors one community memshould ever again have to go without a safe space, ber per week throughout the month of June who without love, and without care.That weekend brain- is making a major difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or hockey participation. storm blossomed into the Ruth Ellis Center Members of Comerica’s Michigan LGBT Busi- Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to ness Resource Group, along with colleagues, their the charity of their choice from the Detroit Tigers families and even their pets showed their support and Red Wings.

Also named a Game Changer by the Tigers and by walking, running and biking a minimum of three miles. Those who could not physically participate in Red Wings was Roz Gould Keith, the founder and executive director of Stand with Trans, a nonprofit the walk made donations.

According to Rowell, Comerica sponsored the that provides life-saving programs and resources to walk with a $1,500 donation and its team raised transgender/nonbinary youth and families. Keith has close to $1,000. Additionally, Comerica hosted a hosted Lunch & Learns with Comerica colleagues.

In addition to its support for Detroit-area activfood drive to support the Ruth Ellis Center, approximately 12 metro Detroit-based banking cen- ities during Pride Month, Comerica participated in ters served as donation sites. Comerica employees events in California and Texas. who wanted to participate could donate host of In California, the company hosted an internal non-perishable items requested by the Center. As discussion with local non-profit the Los Angeles a team, Comerica donated upwards 30 boxes of LGBT Center supports the California LGBTQ+ non-perishable food items. community where the subject centered on “how CB-258244-01 (3) COVID-19 Community Comerica Ad MM.pdf 1 4/8/2020 9:59:01 AM This year’s activities are a continuation of long- we all can be a better allies to the LGBTQ+ comterm support by Comerica for the Ruth Ellis Center. munity,” said Rowell.

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as the second annual Juneteenth on the Town.

Comerica colleague Jeanine Santo took a stroll on her bike to support Stride for Pride - The Ruth Ellis Legacy (virtual) Walk on June 5.

In Dallas, Texas, Comerica supported 10th anniversary of AIDS Walk South Dallas. “The organization was founded in 2009 to address the needs of marginalized and low-income communities and individuals impacted by HIV. We wanted to show the community we stand with them,” explained Rowell.

Indeed, that support is an ongoing commitment

by Comerica Bank, as La Toya Rowell so eloquently captured by explaining, “Diversity is at the core of Comerica. It’s in everything we do, from how we work with our colleagues to how we work with our customers. Diversity has to be at the heart of what is being done at Comerica.

To support and be impactful in a community you have to be able to embrace everyone.”

Juneteenth on the Town raised funds for three organizations working to transform lives throughout Oakland’s Black community, while the Anointed Feet Mentorship’s Juneteenth event offered a fun celebration, consisting of free Afro-Fitness and hip-hop step classes.

The Business Resource Groups that are present across all of Comerica Bank’s markets, including Michigan, make it a priority to attract and strengthen customer relations within the diverse communities Comerica serves.

“Our Business Resource Groups play a key role in enhancing Comerica’s visibility, image and impact throughout all of the markets we serve,” said Summer Faussette, Comerica Bank National African American Business Development Manager.

“They develop important relationships and partnerships with community leaders in areas that might have been previously underserved, while at the same time supporting business growth,” continued Faussette.

“Comerica’s BRGs contribute great value to our overall commitment to help our customers and communities succeed.”

Comerica means Community.

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Small Business Needs Your Patronage

By Kevin Johnson President and CEO, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation

As more Detroiters are becoming vaccinated and the COVID-19 infection rate continues to fall, our city is transitioning to a post-pandemic economy.

What that actually means is a question on everyone’s mind.

There are those who believe we will never truly recover from the devastating wrath of the global pandemic. Many jobs and businesses that were lost will not return. Entire sectors of our economy that were hit the hardest may suffer indefinitely.

Others compare this period in history to the post-war boom of 1945. Pentup demand for goods and services will drive a spending frenzy and enable businesses to find new success. We’ve seen several neighborhood restaurants and retailers open since March 2020, hoping to cash in on consumer optimism and unbridled buying power. Economists at Goldman Sachs predict that the economy will Kevin Johnson grow approximately 6.8 percent this year with unemployment dropping to 4.1 percent.

In fact, changes made by many businesses to increase efficiencies and cut costs during the pandemic can actually accelerate business growth and profitability. This is true for businesses of all sizes and in all industries.

To help Detroit’s small business community during the pandemic, DEGC and a coalition of some 60 private and public partners formed Detroit Means Business (DMB). While the original intent of DMB was to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 storm, the organization is now broadening its focus. DMB is working to make Detroit a hub for small business success. This includes helping business owners with access to capital, addressing legislative issues that prevent business growth, providing skills training and e-commerce connectivity, driving diversity and inclusion, and more.

The uncertain economy hasn’t frightened off all investors. Of the more than 50 projects announced for Detroit in 2019 and 2020, only a handful have been placed on hold as a result of the crisis.

Most projects are moving forward, are under construction or near completion, totaling more than $6.3 billion of investment in the City. In fact, 12 new development projects were announced since March 2020, adding another $170 million in investment.

As DEGC works with the City of Detroit and the surrounding region, we are providing businesses with a pathway to post-pandemic recovery. This includes resuming the business attraction efforts that were gaining momentum prior to the health crisis. Last week, the Detroit Regional Partnership and DEGC hosted site selectors from a variety of regions in the U.S. Detroit’s positive attributes were showcased, including our diverse talent pool, business-friendly environment, growing mobility, tech, apparel and financial services sectors, and the City’s industrial land assembly strategy.

Our work to transform the former Cadillac Stamping plant into a new industrial facility and provide 450 jobs demonstrates DEGC’s commitment to repurpose vacant blighted land and turn it into productive use that can gain new business consideration for Detroit.

Another driver of Detroit’s recovery is the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Under Mayor Mike Duggan and his administration, DEGC is working with the City to use the ARPA funding allocated to Detroit to fight poverty, support small businesses, invest in neighborhoods and prepare the City for new investment.

This funding represents a transformational moment in Detroit’s history to address fundamental barriers to economic opportunity and ensure inclusive participation in Detroit’s future success.

Thanks to the many iconic assets of our city, we expect Detroit’s economy – which was on a very positive trajectory at the time COVID-19 hit – to quickly regain momentum. This will be accelerated by our vaccination rate, public and private partnerships, supply chain preparedness and long-term investments in much needed infrastructure improvements.

However, no factor is more vital to Detroit’s rebound than consumer spending. Please consider patronizing Detroit businesses and the major industries supported by our workers. When we support Detroit’s local commerce, we create jobs, drive up wages, and foster inclusive growth for our city.

Dennis Archer Jr., CEO Ignition Media Group and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II

Detroit Policy Conference Keeps Small Business at the Forefront

By Sherri Kolade

The Detroit Regional Chamber recently hosted the 2021 Detroit Policy Conference where small businesses took center stage.

From restaurants and mom and pop shops to new establishments coming online and down the street – they were all discussed Tuesday, July 13 at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre as entrepreneurs, community, and city leaders (among others) learned about the heartbeat of economic development opportunities in Detroit especially coming out on the other side of the pandemic.

“I’m still figuring out, we’re still figuring out the day to day,” Stephanie Byrd, co-owner of Flood’s Bar and Grille in Detroit’s Greektown community, The Garden Theater, and Midtown dining restaurant The Block said on a panel discussion. “Every day (there is) something new we’re facing. … I’m excited though … collaborations and partnerships are the future.”

Ignition Media Group CEO Dennis Archer Jr., and founding partner of Archer Corporate Services, was the Conference Chair for the event. He spoke about everything from racial injustice to being more inclusive of Black people and women.

Byrd was like many of the thousands of restaurants that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with lasting effects still being felt in 2021.

As the annual policy conference shined a light on small businesses, the discussion quickly centered around how can Detroiters “come back stronger” from the devastating health crisis? Many were concerned about what the future held economically, and it showed.

According to a November poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber, 58% of Michigan voters said helping small businesses come back was the first issue that Michigan leaders should address coming out of COVID-19. Other issues were top of mind, too, especially for community leaders.

Archer said that “we owe it to ourselves” to address inequities, wealth gaps, and other issues that “plague Detroit” and the country.

“The good news is Detroit has a phenomenal foundation of support -- our civic, philanthropic community elected leadership time after time, crisis after crisis – we prove that we can be aligned,” he said.

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II also spoke at the event and said that the policy conference is an invitation into an important conversation about how everyone can “unlock the opportunity” and potential that is available to all economically.

“That is why we are here,” Gilchrist said. “The regional chamber exists to bring people together for this purpose.

If not for shared prosperity, what are we doing?”

Gilchrist added that there are multiple realms to invest in and from an entrepreneurial standpoint, it’s time to

create businesses to solve “the deepest need.”

“Think about the challenges we face as a state,” he said referencing climate change and recent floods. “We can demonstrate with entrepreneurial rigor and vigor how we can address environmental injustices. … I believe we can apply toward those challenges that will help our state, communities, economy grow. And that growth is a magnetic force.”

Archer asked during a one-on-one discussion with Gilchrist how the state government will ensure proper infrastructure dollars are routed to Detroit to prevent future flooding disasters that left numerous Detroiters with damaged basements, properties, and more.

“Detroiters understand environmental injustice inherently,” Gilchrist said, adding that he and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are having conversations at the federal level to make changes happen.

“Michigan needs to have targeted investment; we should not be under threat,” Gilchrist said.

Anika Goss, CEO of Detroit Future City (DFC), a think tank, policy advo-

cate, and data-driven non-profit organization, spoke during the event and discussed how important Detroit’s inclusive growth is.

She shared how over the years neighborhoods have been lost and gained, but not all equitably in the city.

DFC is trying to grow the middle class and wants to bring Detroit to an income range of between $52,000 and $130,000 a year.

“It is really important for us to move that needle,” she said. “Two-thirds of Detroiters are making less than $50,000 a year. It’s this notion that is really why we need to create an economic agenda to move Detroiters into the middle class.”

Goss also shared how it is important to talk about race in the roughly 80 percent Black city as the discussion of equity continues.

“The economic gains we make for Detroit are economic gains we are making for Black people here in Detroit and that matters,” Goss said.

For more information visit https:// www.detroitchamber.com/dpc/.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION - PRIMARY TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY WILL BE HELD IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021.

THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Pct Location Name 1 2 5 10 11 12 14 15 18 19 26 27 35 40 41 43 44 46 47 48 50 55 61 62 64 68 71 74 79 86 89 90 91 92 93 97 99 102 105 110 111 114 115 116 117 120 122 123 124 125 126 128 129 130 132 135 136 137 138 139 140 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 158 159 161 163 164 166 170 172 173 175 177 181 182 184 199 200 203 204 207 208 209 210 212 215 216 217 219 220 224 225 227 228 231 237 240 244 248 254 261 263 264 268 275 278 282 285 288 289 295 299 302 306 308 311 315 319 323 330 331 333 334 335 337

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New Canaan MBC 3 Nichols Elementary School 4 Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science at Remus 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 30 Faith Clinic COGIC 56 St Matthew Cath Ch 17 / 31 / 51 Clark School 13 / 23 / 24 Fire Station 52 Greater St Stephen Ch 16 / 25 Love Rising Lutheran Ch 20 / 21 Diann Banks-Williamson Education Center 22 / 34 / 499 Bethany Lutheran Church 29 / 32 / 33 / 36 WCCCD – East Campus 28 Denby High School 37 / 38 / 39 / 59 / 502 Carleton Elementary School Wayne School 42 / 52 Fire Station 58 Heilman Recreation 45 / 82 / 83 Metro Matrix 49 / 76 / 77 Jesus Tabernacle Ministry 54 Fire Station 50 Brewer Academy 53 / 60 / 66 / 67 / 87 Hamilton School 57 / 58 Farwell Rec Center 193 / 194 Perfecting Church 63 Our Lady Of Heaven 65 / 88 Osborn High School 69 / 70 / 75 / 106 / 491 Galilee MBC 72 / 73 Fisher Magnet Lower 78 / 80 / 84 / 85 Greater St Paul 81 / 492 Marion Law Academy Faith Temple Ch. 174 / 179 / 503 Holmes, A.L. Elementary School 103 / 104 / 107 Islamic Center for North Detroit Hall Lasky Rec Center 94 / 95 / 96 / 196 Frontier International Academy 197 Catherine C. Blackwell Institute 98 / 100 / 101 Church of Redeemed 108 Fire Station 46 Refuge Cathedral 109 Barack Obama Leadership Acad 112 / 113 Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance New Zion MBC Burns 7th Day Adven Ch 119 Bethel Bapt. Ch. East 118 Operation Get Down 121 MT Zion Baptist Church 131 Greater Christ Ch Chrysler School 155 Horatio Williams Foundation Bunche Preparatory Academy 127 / 497 St Johns Pres Church 156 Franklin Wright Center King High School 496 Moses Field School 133 Marcus Garvey Academy 134 River House Apts Bethel AME Ch. Hall 152 Plymouth United Church of Christ 141 First Congregational Church 151 / 500 Spain School St Elizabeth Ctr 142 Douglass Branch Library River Front Apts Central United Meth. Ch. 157 Cass Technical High School 153 GEE Edmonson Academy 154 Freedom Place Wayne State Law School Detroit School of Arts Grace Episcopal Church 162 / 438 Detroit Int Acad 160 / 169 Considine Little Rock 168 / 171 Williams Community Center 165 / 442 / 444 / 445 Fire Station 17 Metro United Meth.

167 Gtr. New Mt. Moriah Nolan Middle School 178 / 185 / 186 / 187 / 189 Pershing School 176 Conant Garden Ch. 180 Mason School 191 / 192 / 195 / 198 / 205 Chosen Gen WLB Hall 183 / 190 Conant Avenue United Methodist 188 Fire Station 44 Pasteur School 201 / 202 / 222 / 223 / 243 / 257 New Prospect Ch (ANNEX) 221 Police Station, 12th Pct. Word of Power Ministry 206 All Saints Episcopal Church Sherwood Forest Branch Bagley School 239 / 258 / 259 / 260 / 387 Gesu School 211 / 214 / 238 Thurgood Marshall 213 Flowery Mount Baptist House of Prayer 390 / 391 Dexter Ave Bapt. Ctr. 218 Grace Temple Church of God In Christ 434 New Mt Zion MBC 435 Northwest Act Center 236 / 245 / 318 / 380 / 490 Oak Grove AME Church 226 Gospel Tabernacle 230 / 255 Gtr. Emmanuel 229 / 232 / 233 / 234 / 235 FLICS School 247 / 251 / 252 / 253 / 294 Messiah Baptist Ch. 256 Unity Temple of Faith 241 / 242 Gtr. Mitchell Church 246 Randolph Tech 249 / 250 Fitzgerald Bethune School 322 / 386 / 388 / 403 Wright School 262 Detroit Service Learning Academy 265 / 266 / 267 / 272 Greater Grace Temple 271 / 274 / 298 / 300 Crowell Rec. Center 269 / 270 / 273 / 301 / 304 Henry Ford H S 276 / 277 / 280 / 281 / 286 WCCCD – Northwest Campus 279 / 283 / 284 / 305 / 307 Calvary Presb Ch 287 St Schol Activity Bldg 297 / 313 Bow School 290 / 291 / 292 / 293 / 296 Chase Library Winans Rutherford Academy 314 Cooke School 309 / 325 / 353 / 354 / 495 Christ. Fell. Of Love 303 Mt Vernon Bpt Ch N Rosedale Pk Comm 310 New St Paul Tab 312 St Timothy Unt Meth 316 / 317 Burns Elementary School 320 / 321 / 357 / 358 Edison School 324 / 326 / 327 / 328 / 329 Boys & Girls Club l 375 Second Grace Ch. 332 / 347 Dixon Acad 339 / 341 / 342 / 343 Fire Station 55 St. Peter And Paul Bldg 336 / 340 Carver Stem Academy 338 / 355

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8946 Charlevoix S of Mack E of Van Dyke 3000 Burns Street 13000 Essex S of Jefferson E of Conner 12260 Camden E of Conner N of Ford Freeway 5970 Audubon S of I-94 E of Cadieux 15755 Bremen S of Warren E of Chalmers 5029 Manistique E of Conner at Warren 3952 Dickerson at Mack 21230 Moross S of Ford Fwy 5020 Cadieux Road 11475 E Outer Drive Chalmers & Berkshire 5901 Conner Near St. Jean St. 12800 Kelly Rd at Whittier 11724 Casino Street Btwn Morang & Moross Rd 10633 Courville N of Ford Freeway 10801 Whittier N of Ford Freeway 19601 Crusade 13560 E Mcnichols Near Gratiot 11001 Chalmers N of Outer Drive 12985 Houston Whittier E of Conner at Gratiot 18025 Brock S of E Seven Mile W of Kelly 14223 Southampton N of Warren 2781 E. Outer Drive Btwn Klinger & Ryan Rd 7616 E. Nevada at Van Dyke 8200 Rolyat E of Van Dyke N of E 7 Mile 11600 E. 7 Mile at Hoover 5251 E Outer Drive N of E Seven Mile Rd. 15510 E. State Fair Near Hayes Street 15325 Gratiot S of E Eight Mile 19411 Cliff Avenue 19000 Conant At E Seven Mile 8950 Crane Street Near Erwin St 12605 McDougall Near Davison Freeway 13200 Fenelon 13200 Conant St At Charles Street 9330 Shoemaker At McClellan St Near Gratiot 9360 Van Dyke N of Harper 10101 Knodell At Grace St Near Gratiot 12227 Findlay At Dresden 10800 E Canfield Btwn Mack & Warren 9200 Gratiot At Ford Fwy. 10203 E Canfield E of Cadillac N of Mack 10125 E Warren at Cadillac 5733 Holcomb E of Van Dyke S of Gratiot 10100 Harper at Cadillac 3600 Van Dyke Street At Mack 3544 Iroquois at Mack 1445 E Lafayette E of Russell 1010 Antietam Ave. Near Gratiot 2715 Macomb Street Near Chene 1961 E Lafayette W of Chene 3360 Charlevoix N of Vernor W of Mt Elliot 3200 E. Lafayette Btwn Elmwood & Leib 1100 Sheridan Btwn Agnes & Lafayette 2301 Van Dyke at Kercheval 8900 E Jefferson E of Van Dyke 5050 St Antoine N of E Warren E of Woodward 600 East Warren Avenue Near I-75 Freeway 33 E Forest Avenue At Woodward 3700 Beaubien Btwn Mack & Alexandrine 3127 E Canfield At McDougall 3666 Grand River Near Trumbull 250 Riverfront Dr S of W Jefferson W of Woodward 23 E Adams at Woodward 2501 Second Avenue At Ledyard St 1300 W Canfield Btwn Lincoln and Lodge Fwy 1101 E Warren At Lodge FWY 471 West Palmer 123 Selden Btwn Cass & Woodward 1926 Virginia Park At Rosa Parks 9026 Woodward at Clairmount 8904 Woodward at Clairmount 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd 6100 Second S of W Grand Blvd E of Lodge Fwy 8000 Woodward N of W Grand Blvd 586 Owen N of E Grand Blvd at Oakland 1150 E Lantz S of E State Fair W of Conant 18875 Ryan Road At E Seven Mile 18460 Conant S of E Seven Mile 19955 Fenelon Btwn Lamont & Conley 2326 E. Seven Mile W of Ryan 18600 Conant Street Near 7 Mile 35 W 7 Mile At John R St. 19811 Stoepel W of Livernois N of W 7 Mile 19940 Livernois S of W Eight Mile 1441 W Seven Mile Seven Mile at Woodward 17400 Manderson W of Woodward 3837 W 7 Mile Road Near Livernois 7117 W. Seven Mile near Livernois 8100 Curtis W of Livernois 17139 Oak Drive W McNichols E of Livernois 15531 Linwood at Lodge Freeway 13603 Linwood At Davidson 16520 Wyoming E of Livernois S of Fenkell 3350 W Davison at Dexter 12521 Dexter Blvd.

Near Davison 2201 Elmhurst W of 12th Street S of Davison 18100 Meyers at Curtis 19801 Cherrylawn Street At Pembroke 19371 Greenfield Road At Vassar 19161 Schaefer W Seven Mile 6501 W Outer Drive at Hubbell 8100 W Seven Mile W of Livernois 17376 Wyoming N of W McNichols 13737 Curtis W of James Couzens Hwy 17101 Hubbell At W Outer Drive 8145 Puritan W of Livernois 19299 Berg Rd W of Lasher N of W 7 Mile 21605 W. Seven Mile At Lahser 23500 W. Seven Mile Btwn Berg & Shiawasse 16630 Lahser S of W McNichols 20000 Evergreen Btwn Trojan & Fargo 8200 W Outer Drive 19125 Greenview W of Southfield at W 7 Mile 17351 Southfield Rd at Outer Drive 19801 Prevost W of Greenfield N of W 7 Mile 17731 W Seven Mile Rd E of Southfield Rd 16411 Curtis W of Greenfield N of W McNichols 18800 Puritan W of Southfield N of Grand River 22400 Grand River Btwn Lahser & Telegraph 15125 Burt Road W of Evergreen S of Fenkell 18445 Scarsdale S of Puritan W of Southfield 15340 Southfield at Grand River 15888 Archdale E of Southfield at Puritan 14350 Terry Street Between Lyndon & Intervale 17045 Grand River At Southfield 16500 Tireman St Btwn Asbury Park & Woodmont 18700 Joy Rd. Btwn Evergreen & Southfield Fwy 8401 Trinity Btwn Joy Rd & Tireman 18140 Joy at Southfield 7718 Westwood South Of Tireman 18701 Paul S of Warren W of Southfield

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344 St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Comm Resource Center 345 / 346 / 348 19321 W Chicago E of Evergreen 349 Mann School 350 / 352 / 363 / 498 / 501 19625 Elmira W of Evergreen S of Plymouth 351 Citadel of Praise 20280 Lyndon 356 Christ Temple Baptist Church 393 / 394 / 404 10628 Plymouth Road At Meyers 359 Dossin Elementary School 378 / 379 16650 Glendale Street near Schoolcraft 360 Gethsemane Church 361 / 362 17701 Glendale At Southfield 364 Henderson Upper School 366 / 369 / 372 / 373 / 374 16101 Chicago Btwn Mettetal & St Marys 365 New Providence Baptist Church 367 / 368 18211 Plymouth Rd At Southfield Expressway 370 Northwest Church of Christ 371 / 408 5151 Oakman At Wyoming 376 Wm. Ford Mem. Ch 377 16400 W. Warren E of Southfield 381 Adam Butzel Rec Center 382 / 383 / 392 / 396 / 397 10500 Lyndon Near Meyers 384 Christland M. B. C. 385 12833 Puritan W of James Couzens Hwy 389 Northwest Unity Church 402 8345 Ellsworth S of Fenkell E of Wyoming 395 Noble School 398 / 400 / 401 8646 Fullerton E of Meyers N of Plymouth 399 Keiden School 428 4441 Collingwood Btwn Broadstreet & Dexter Ave 405 St John Ch 411 / 414 4950 Oakman S of Chicago 406 Sampson Academy 407 / 409 / 410 / 412 / 415 4700 Tireman Street 413 St Mark COGIC 13000 Joy Rd Near Meyers 416 Greater Mt Tabor Ch 417 7345 W Chicago Near Livernois 418 Meditation MBC 5841 Oregon N of Tireman E of Livernois 419 Tabernacle Bpt Ch 448 / 449 / 453 2080 W. Grand Blvd Btwn Grand River & Lawton 420 Unity Baptist Church 421 / 422 7500 Tireman W of Livernois 423 True Love Baptist Church 8130 Tireman Street Near Livernois 424 Fire Station 22 6830 McGraw W of Livernois 425 Academy of the Americas 481 5680 Konkel Street 426 Greater New Jerus Ch 427 12837 Dexter S of Davison 429 Durfee Innovation Society 432 2470 Collingwood At LaSalle 430 Boys & Girls Clubs ll 431 / 446 4242 Collingwood Near Broadstreet 433 Detroit Collegiate Prep 436 / 439 / 440 / 441 / 443 2200 W. Grand Blvd Btwn Lawton & Grand River 437 New Bethel Bpt Ch 8430 Linwood N of W Grand Blvd 447 West Side Unity Ch 451 4727 Joy Rd E of Grand River 450 Roy A Allen Sen Ctr 4924 Joy Rd W of Dexter 452 St Stephen AME Ch 454 6000 Stanford W of Grand River N of Tireman 455 Holy Cross Bapt. Ch. 456 6220 Linwood S of W Grand Blvd 457 Burton Int Acad 459 / 466 / 469 2001 Martin Luther King Btwn Rosa Parks & Wabash 458 Frederick Douglass Academy 464 / 465 / 467 2001 W Warren Btwn Rosa Parks & 14th 460 Our Lady Qn of Angels 477 / 478 / 479 4200 Martin S of Michigan W of Livernois 461 Maybury Elementary School 463 / 475 4410 Porter Street 462 Zion Chapel Of Ch 468 3000 24th St N of Michigan W of Jeffries Fwy 470 Clippert Academy 471 / 476 / 480 1981 McKinstry Street 472 Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 473 / 474 / 487 / 488 / 489 1551 Beard At Chatfield 482 S Westrn Ch Of God 483 / 486 3032 S Fort St Fort Street at Francis 484 Mark Twain 485 12800 Visger At Fort St 493 Calvary Baptist Church 494 1000 Robert Bradby Dr At McDougall Total lines: 176

Zip Code 48228 48228 48223 48204 48227 48223 48228 48228 48204 48228 48235 48227 48238 48238 48204 48204 48204 48228 48204 48204 48208 48204 48204 48210 48210 48238 48206 48204 48208 48206 48204 48204 48210 48208 48208 48208 48210 48209 48216 48209 48209 48217 48217 48207

For the purposes of voting for candidates seeking nomination to the following offices:

•City Council (At-Large) •City Council (Districts 1, 4 and 7)

•Mayor •City Clerk

If you have any questions regarding your polling location on Election Day, please contact the Detroit Department of Elections at (313) 876-0190.

MICHIGAN LAW MANDATES ALL VOTERS TO PRESENT VALID PHOTO ID AT THE POLLS OR COMPLETE AN AFFIDAVIT OF VOTER NOT IN POSSESSION OF PICTURE IDENTIFICATION. Acceptable forms of photo IDs: Michigan Driver’s License or a Michigan Personal ID; Driver’s License or Personal ID by another state; Federal or State Government photo ID; U.S. Passport; Military ID with photo; current Student ID with photo or Tribal ID with photo.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit will be voting on the following proposal as presented and listed below: PROPOSAL P: PROPOSAL TO ADOPT CHARTER COMMISSION REVISION

“Shall the City of Detroit Home Rule Charter proposed by the Detroit Charter Revision Commission be adopted?”

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YES NO Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/clerk/election-information.aspx or at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, 2 Woodward Ave., Room 201, Detroit, MI 48226. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Registered voters may obtain a ballot at the office of the Detroit Department of Elections, the office of the Detroit City Clerk or at any of our satellite/vote centers listed below. (Absentee Drop Boxes are available at all satellites)

WCCCD Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48219

Butzel Family Center 7737 Kercheval Detroit, MI 48214

Greater Grace Temple 23500 W. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48219

Department of Elections 2978 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48202

Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

City Clerk’s Office (Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.)* 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 200 Detroit, MI 48226

Tindal Activity Center 10301 W. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48221

Clark Park 1130 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209

Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48234

Kemeny Recreation Center 2260 S. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48217

DWSD Eastside Customer Care Ctr. 13303 E. McNichols Detroit, MI 48205

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon St. Detroit, MI 48238

WCCCD Eastern Campus 5901 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48213

HOURS OF OPERATION:

*not open on weekends

• Regular business hours: M onday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Department of Elections) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All other locations) • Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Election Day, Tuesday, August 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Monday, August 2, 2021, per Michigan Election Law, Absentee Voting ceases as 4:00 p.m. at all locations.

Voters may also deliver their absentee ballot and deposit it into any of the additional drop boxes listed below: Rouge Park Golf Course 11701 Burt Rd. Detroit, MI 48228

Detroit Pistons Performance Center 690 Amsterdam St. Detroit, MI 48202

WCCCD Downtown Campus 1001 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226

North Rose Park Community House 18445 Scarsdale Detroit, MI 48223

Messiah Baptist Church 8100 W. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48221

Renaissance Baptist Church 1045 E. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48207

Liberty Temple Baptist Church 17188 Greenfield Rd. Detroit, MI 48235

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COMERICA IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEAGUE SPOTLIGHT

Stephen Battle In his 28th year at Comerica, Stephen Battle, is all about coming up with solutions to help his fellow employees. In fact, although Battle is a native of Detroit, he lightheartedly claims another citizenship based on his devotion to assisting others.

“I love to be able to help the employees because I’ve been here so long,” Battle explained. “I call myself a ‘Comerican.’

I have the opportunity to help our employees with whatever they need.”

As Compliance Analyst, Corporate Human Resources, a role Battle says he’s held for about six years, he has plenty of opportunity to tackle employee needs.

His job includes making sure new employees can legally work in the United States, ensuring banking centers have all the legal posters they need, handling employment verifications and disclosure forms, human resources business continuity plans, exit surveys, off-boarding, subscription invoices and supporting unemployment claims.

Battle credits being part of a great team, along with a positive attitude instilled by Comerica’s culture for his success in tackling the myriad requests and responsibilities his position entails.

Winning team of the YES Business Plan Challenge, Men of Purpose

Saying YES to Business Education

Comerica Bank and Young Entrepreneurz Socials partnered to bring Michigan students the YES Business Plan Challenge Comerica Bank partnered with Young Entrepreneurz Solutions (YES) to present the YES Business Plan Challenge to Young Kings & Queens, Inc., in Kalamazoo. The free entrepreneurship program, which took place June 21 through 25, taught students from grades sixth through 12 how to build a business plan and turn it into an award-winning business model.

During the five-day program, students competed in the YES Business Plan Challenge for awards and prizes. The winning team, named Men of Purpose (MOP), was comprised of four Michigan high school students. The team presented a business plan for a mobile car wash, bring the service to each client’s house.

The business plan was complete with a goal to wash 15,000 cars per year and offered multiple price points with a variety of add-ons to the service.

MOP received an offer to compete in the National YES Business Challenge, taking place in November of 2022.

“It’s crucial to support students and help them reach their potential so they become tomorrow’s business owners and leaders,” said Mike Demartelaere, Comerica Bank Outstate Michigan External Affairs Manager. “We are honored to have the opportunity to support Young Kings and Queens, a vital youth empowerment outreach, by offering the YES Business Plan Challenge.

“Young Entrepreneurz is proven to positively impact and educate students and young professionals in our community. Our part-

nership spans across all of our markets as we continue to dedicate resources assisting area students grow as entrepreneurs. We look forward to helping Young Kings and Queens and seeing what their outstanding young students’ business plan.”

“One of the things I was taught at Comerica is I don’t see problems, I just see solutions,” Battle said. “If I have a problem, I’m quick to ask for help—I know somebody who can assist and help me. I use that in my personal and business life as well.”

A prime example of Battle’s problem-solving skills is when legal posters he needed to send to various locations hadn’t arrived in time.

“I worked with the vendor and was able to attach a copy of the poster (in an email) so all they had to do was print it and post it until we could get the newer one to them,” Battle recalled. “Whatever the problem, I always know in my heart there’s a solution.”

In 2020, Comerica Bank donated $100,000 to YES for youth entrepreneurship programs in Comerica’s five-state footprint. Comerica will add an “Ask A Banker” session to the partnership year.

In addition to the donation, Comerica bankers participated in the program by teaching important skills on business planning to students and took part in judging the competition portion of the event.

“The Comerica Bank relationship has been a major win for Young Entrepreneurz Solutions,” said YES Founder Ernest Ruffin, Jr. “It’s allowed us to reach and teach many more youth in the footprint they provide banking services like the 80 young people from the Young Kings and Queens Program in Kalamazoo. Our goal is to help them understand how entrepreneurship and business can change their lives.”

Stephen Battle with Comerica colleagues volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank

YES Business Plan Challenge students are taught how to work in teams, take their ideas for new businesses and create business plans. The students then compete for cash and prizes, over 1800 students have participated in the YES business plan challenge since 2014. YES also provides culinary, barista and carpentry skills training in its extended programs. YES has assisted several young people start or grow businesses.

Stephen Battle volunteering during Detroit Lions Hometown Huddle Battle went to work directly from high school, joining Comerica after filling out an application and winning a position in the check processing department. He steadily moved up the ranks by jumping in to assist other departments in need and impressing his supervisors.

“A job would become available,” Battle said. “They already knew who I am and my work ethic, so I’d apply for a job and get it.”

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Battle loves to read, especially books by Napoleon Hill and Robert Kiyosaki. He also considers himself a bit of a comedian. “I like to hang out and try to make as many people laugh as I possibly can.”

“Just the look on his face as we were building it and as we finished it was priceless,” Battle recalled.

His advice to anyone seeking to improve their careers and lives in general is twofold: get a mentor and work on effective communication skills.

Battle’s married with five children and in June, he, and his wife Stephanie, whom he met at Comerica, celebrated their 20th anniversary.

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“Sharpen my skill set. Look for positions I would excel in. The most important thing for me is to like what I do. I absolutely love what I do now so it would be hard to match.”

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Where City Meets Life and Life Meets Style

Nashawn Craig, 19, of Romulus, works at the Detroit Bus Compan y and sees Detroit as a place of opportu nity.

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Metro Detroit lifestyle blogger Jennifer Hamra sees Detroit as a city that flourishes. – Photo by Jason Walker Photography

THROUGH THEIR EYES

By Sherri Kolade “What is the city but the people?”

William Shakespeare got it right with his apt description of how a town is made great by its people – a community etching out a place called home for their families while creating traditions rooted in something greater than themselves.

Detroit is indeed its people.

Lakita “Mzztruth” Murphy, 38, of Detroit, is a woman who commands the road on her bike “Storm.” Photo provided by Lakita “Mzztruth” Murphy

And The Michigan Chronicle recently interviewed several of these Metro Detroiters who are the pulse of the city that they captivate and are captivated by. So, let’s meet them.

“I See Detroit as Flourishing” Jennifer Hamra, 40, of Sterling Heights, is a lifestyle blogger, Good Life Detroit.

The stay-at-home mother of six started her blog in the fall of 2015 a few months after her family relocated here from Tennessee.

“It originally started out as a hobby because I wanted to share my experiences and photographs with my family and friends,” she said, adding that a year later she attended events and wrote more about the city.

Writing about Detroit connected her with more Detroiters who shared their impactful stories.

One of her favorite interviews was with well-known local artist Judy Bowman, a mother of 10. Hamra said that whenever she gets overwhelmed as a mother (her children range from nine months to 21 years) and wants to quit, she “goes back to that story.” “[It] inspires me to keep going,” she said.

Accomplished photographer Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard jokingly likens the city to an abusive spouse that he loves. Photo provided

by Tafari

What inspired her to start the blog was to dispel some of the myths and negativity

publicized about the city.

“There is so much going on here -- so much culture here, diversity,” she said.

“There is a lot of beauty here in Detroit. ... I love the city, learning about the history, especially Black history. … I also really wanted to make sure I was uplifting Black voices and Black stories, especially as an African American woman.”

Hamra added that she feels “very connected” to the city even though she is not from here.

How does she see Detroit?

“Through my lens, I see Detroit as a flourishing, innovative and resilient city,” she said. “I try my best to capture my new discoveries and my love for Detroit through my blog.”

For more information visit https://goodlifedetroit.com/.

“I See Detroit as Home of Opportunity” Nashawn Craig, 19, of Romulus, recently started working at the Detroit Bus Company (DBC), a charter bus service company.

“I really enjoying driving for DBC because since I’ve moved from Detroit to metro Detroit, I haven’t been able to travel and explore around downtown as much as I would’ve liked to,” Craig told The Michigan Chronicle. “My primary job duty currently is ensuring the safety of my passengers and my vehicle at all times when driving the art buses.”

Craig drives the art buses around the city on specified runs for weddings, tours, taking children to school, after-school programs, field trips and more.

Craig said that as a little kid he was interested in big vehicles.

“The one that stuck with me and is still with me is the school bus. I’m what we call a ‘school bus enthusiast,’” he said.

Throughout school he was well-acquainted with the bus drivers at Romulus Community Schools.

“They were and still are my second family and they always cared about me, loved me and looked after me,” he said, adding that later he was hired through Taylor Schools as a bus driver and maintenance staff. “I was going to be able to do what I’ve wanted to do for most of my life.”

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Detroit From page B-1 Another opportunity arose for him; while scrolling on Facebook he came across an ad for a driving position for the Detroit Bus Company.

“I began working on the weekends and really enjoyed it,” he said.

Craig also owns a bus that he rode back in 2007 when he was an elementary school student through Romulus Schools.

“The bus was retired in February of 2018 and sat for a few years. I purchased it in February of 2020 with plans to do some non-profit work with it along with school bus safety material,” he said, adding that it takes a strong person to be in his profession.

“People should know that we are determined to make Detroit a better place, one ride at a time,” Craig said.

How does he see Detroit?

“Through my lens, I see Detroit as my home. The home of opportunity for all,” he said.

“I See Detroit as the Best Riding Community” Lakita “Mzztruth” Murphy, 38, of Detroit, is a woman who commands the road.

Murphy turns heads especially when riding her motorcycle, Storm, all roughly 900 pounds of it.

Murphy’s in her element in the city that she loves to ride in more than any other place that she’s been to including Atlanta, Florida and Philadelphia.

“Detroit has the best diverse bike community ever,” she said, adding that there are so many female riders of all races and occupations. “[We have] some of everything.”

Murphy said the city probably has one of the largest female riding communities and annually over 200 women come out to ride to benefit charity. The Detroit Biker Girls presents the annual ride with this year’s event being held Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Meijer parking lot, 1301. W. 8 Mile Road in Detroit.

This year’s seventh annual event brings people together, she said.

“We couldn’t do this without the Detroit bike community,” she added.

For more information visit www.detroitbikergirls.com.

Murphy added that other events like “Blues in the Park” (a Sunday summer afternoon event on Frederick and Chene) add to the camaraderie.

“All the bikers meet every Sunday down there – laugh, talk,” she said. “We all just congregate and have a good time. … It’s such a dope scene.”

One of Murphy’s favorite things about

riding her bike is how she inspires others, especially little girls who see her on the road.

“As a Black woman, we get out here and do this,” she said.

Murphy used to be “terrified” of riding motorcycles, but she overcame her fear and was inspired by her mother.

“My mom used to be in a motorcycle club,” she said, adding that her own journey started when she was 27.

“Through my lens, I see Detroit as the best riding community in the country,” she said. “It’s just a dope. I love my city.”

“I See Detroit as a Home Base” Redford resident and accomplished photographer Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard pulls no punches about the city he loves and describes (tongue in cheek) as an abusive spouse.

“It beats you up and then there is a festival next week, okay, I’m not going to move to D.C.,” Stevenson-Howard said, laughing.

“I’m going to stay. Detroit loves to hate you.”

Stevenson-Howard said that Detroit is “complicated” but filled with love and inspiration -- coming from the perspective of a working artist, he said that he always feels like he receives more support outside of the city, but when he receives the love from his people, he’s here for it.

Let’s rewind.

Stevenson-Howard started his photography career about 17 years ago and he grew in his craft after landing a position for a fashion magazine in Detroit.

“Everything shifted,” Howard said, adding that he wasn’t previously interested in photography but capturing moments, portraits and more helped him gain momentum and connections which led him to travel the world.

Stevenson-Howard added that when he takes pictures of people he reads their “essence” and uses that energy to capture who they are on camera.

“That helps me to create a narrative,” he said, adding that his love of the city helps him press in. And even on his bad days he can’t help but enjoy the city through his lens.

Which, by the way, how does he see Detroit?

“I see Detroit as a home base,” he said of a city that still backs him up and inspires him.

“If anyone is interested in stepping out into a creative path of their choosing don’t be afraid to make mistakes,” Stevenson-Howard said. “Everything that you do you can recover from and make your art everything you want. Keep creating when it feels good … stay in that lane and challenge yourself to do even more.”

Join the Ford Men of Courage Detroit Barbershop Challenge!

Launched in 2015, Ford Motor Company’s Men of Courage (MOC) is a national grassroots program designed to build communities by advancing the narrative of black men through storytelling and community programs.

The Ford Men of Courage Detroit Barbershop Challenge invites all state certified barbershop owners ages 18 and up to submit an application to be a part of the barbershop challenge.

Up to three Metro Detroit Barbershops will be selected as challenge finalists and will compete for a grant of $10,000. An additional $5,000 grant may be available to implement an innovative community project.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 To the qualified electors of Highland Park: Notice is hereby given that a Special Municipal Primary Election will be held in the City of Highland Park on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following polling locations: Precinct 1 Downes Manor 13725 John R Precinct 2 Blackwell Municipal Complex 12050 Woodward Ave. Electors will be voting for: City Council – District 1 – partial term ending 12/31/2022 District 1 encompasses the following two precincts: Precinct 1 – Downes Manor 13725 John R Precinct 2 – Robert B. Blackwell Municipal Complex 12050 Woodward Ave. Registered voters in precincts 1 & 2 ONLY will be able to participate in this election.

Sample ballot can be found at www.highlandparkmi.gov Absentee ballots are available for all elections. Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-3, all eligible and registered voters in Michigan may request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason. Registered electors may obtain an A.V. Ballot IN-PERSON at the City Clerk’s office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2020. The Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of issuing and receiving AV Ballots. Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed to you must be received no later than 5 p.m. July 30, 2021 the Friday before the election.

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James E. Webb

James Edward Webb was born on June 19, 1939, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Elliott Webb and Leola Kelly Webb. After two years of military duty, he first settled in Detroit, MI, as a barber with his family. He was recruited by Equitable Life of New York and transferred to California in 1978 and started Webb’s Pest Control in 1979 serving the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa. Being a strong spiritual leader, he served in many capacities in CA churches: Berkeley Church of Christ in Berkeley, Metropolitan Church of Christ in San Francisco, San Leandro Church of Christ in San Leandro, and his final home church was Hayward Church of Christ in Hayward. He was also a 33o Mason in the Grand Lodge.

He passed peacefully in Pearland, TX, on July 6, 2021, with his wife, Mildred Harkless-Webb, by his side. He leaves behind his beloved wife, two siblings, a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

His funeral service was held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at North Wayside Church of Christ in Houston, Texas. Condolences to the family may be sent on his profile at www.mabriemortuary.com

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Safe Summer Driving

Ensure your tires are ready for the road (Family Features) During the warmer months, additional travel and hot roadways can put added stress on your vehicle and its tires, in particular.

Normal driving, turning and braking on hot roads can pose safety risks to your vehicle and tires. Whether you are simply commuting or planning a road trip this summer, these tips from the experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire store can help keep you safe on the road this summer.

Get Pressure Right and Check It Often Low tire pressure can lead to many issues for your tires, like decreased steering and braking control, poor gas mileage, excessive tire wear and the possibility of tire failure. Temperature changes can also impact tire pressure; for every 10 degrees in temperature change, your tire pressure changes 1 PSI (pound per square inch). To stay safe on the road, check your tire pressure at least once a month when the tires are cool. The impacts of bumps and turns from everyday use can lead to normal air loss, so be sure to check regularly and before any road trips.

You can find the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure on a sticker in your car’s door jamb or in your owner’s manual.

Check Your Tread Tread depth refers to the amount of tread on a tire, which can impact a vehicle’s handling, traction and safe stopping distance. More tread equals better road grip and shorter stopping distances while cars with lower tire

tread can take significantly longer to stop. To easily check your tread depth, stick a penny upside-down in a tread groove. If you can see President Lincoln’s entire head, your tread is worn down and it’s time to replace your tires.

Rotate Tires Often Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles or earlier if you notice any uneven wear. Rotating your tires increases tread life and helps ensure a smooth and safe ride.

Double Check Your Trunk Many newer vehicles have replaced spare tires with tire inflation kits. These kits include tools to keep you on the road, like puncture-coating sealants, air compressors and run-flat tires.

Check to see what is included with your vehicle and consider adding a roadside assistance plan in case you experience a flat tire or other issues.

Ask an Expert Stay educated on your tires and what you need to do to keep them safe.

Consider booking an appointment for a free tire safety check at a local store like Discount Tire. You can even stay in your car while service is performed as part of the touchless experience. If it is time to replace your tires, an option like the Treadwell online tire guide can help you find personalized tire recommendations for your specific vehicle, where you live and your driving habits.

For additional tire safety tips, to locate a store near you or schedule a tire inspection appointment, visit DiscountTire.com.

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