Our Mission...Informing the Community

Dear Voter:
Informed Voters of Michigan Political Action Committee is a group of informed voters from various backgrounds who live in our community.  In short, we are your neighbors.

We are committed to supporting candidates for federal, state and local offices who have demonstrated a commitment to working on issues that everyday citizens face such as: public safety, schools, childcare, affordable housing, decent healthcare and senior citizens programs.

Also, we support ballot initiatives, referendums and proposals that benefit our community such as: new schools, recreation centers, economic development projects, housing developments and road improvements.

In addition, the candidates that we support in judicial races must be committed to equality and justice for all of us.

Our candidates must believe in social and economic equality for all, regardless of race religion, etc.

Most importantly, our candidates must pledge to put us, the people first.  Also, the ballot proposals have to be in the best interest of the citizens and not big corporations or special interest groups.

Sincerely,

Ebony R. Davis
Editor
www.informedvoters.org

Detroit Chapter
Primary Newsletter, Issue#1, August 2005

Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick

is our choice for Mayor!

An Informed Voter
Makes the Right Choices!

Joan Gist
Joan's candidacy for Detroit City Council focuses on her civic mission: to restore business ethics and professionalism to the Council; revitalize the community by inviting and retaining economic development and redevelopment; and to renew in the spirits of Detroiters the knowledge that their elected Council can lead effectively the legislative interests of Detroit.

Employed by Butzel Long; a graduate of Cass Technical High, a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Leadership, and now pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Management.

Joan, mother of two, grandmother of three, volunteers for Haven, Orchards' Family Services, Starr Commonwealth and Detroit Executive Services Corp.  She is an active member of the NAACP, Detroit Urban League, Black United Fund of Michigan, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Friends of Belle Isle, American Women's Business Association, Optimists International and Word of Faith International Christian Center.

Also, Joan is a volunteer in the 24 hour Prayer Center and the Kingdom Business Association.  She serves as a board member and current treasurer of SHAR, Inc; Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation and a member at large for Fountain Court Cooperatives. 

Barbara Herard
Because of her great love for the City of Detroit as a citizen, media personality, and a woman of faith, she has been called to run for the office of Detroit City Council.  She currently serves on the staff of her mentor, Congressman John Conyers.

Herard started out 20 years ago, as an educator and precinct delegate in District 17-16 (N. Rosedale Park in the 14th Congressional District).  Her platform is to implement within our citizens a sense of pride by a total revitalization of downtown Detroit spreading out to 8 Mile Road.

Herard's passion for youth would be revised-by going into our schools and uplifting their educational advantages for college and/or careers-bringing them the many opportunities in the media, on her weekly WHPR Comcast Cable Ch. 72 TV, and 88.1 FM Radio broadcasts, where they can voice their opinions and sharpen their communication skills.  Also, she will implement neighborhood crime stoppers, city-wide health care, training, housing, employment, business opportunities, and retraining aid for the homeless, while looking into the needs of our seniors and more nursing home care specialization.

Orlando Maddox
Orlando Lance Maddox, age 36, is a 15 year
health care professional who believes that
"What we do in local government affects
every facet of our community!"
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan;
B.A. Psychology/Political Science.
The Maddox platform consists of:
• Effective Council Leadership
• Greater Fiscal Responsibility
•Effective Business Development
• Pro District Representation
•Public School Advocator
• Greater Public Safety
•Tax Base Reform
Maddox’s public service & affiliations include: Greater Grace Temple, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Urban League, N.A.A.C.P., Focus Hope, Detroit Young Democrats, and Rouge Rescue Volunteer.

Sarah Snow
Sarah Snow is an experienced City employee, human rights worker and World Class Service award winner with an MA in Urban Policy.  During her community development career she created and sustained youth programs; attained cooperation from diverse groups; and gained wide-ranging financial experience.  She is a Detroit homeowner, mother and wife.

Sarah Snow believes in fiscal responsibility, high ethical standards, reducing crime, building a foundation for our youth, and respecting our seniors.  She envisions a responsive, efficient, 21st century city.  Her strategy will engage Detroiters in using our multitude of assets and blessings to strengthen our communities.  Her calling is to inspire a cohesive vision of Detroit in its rightful place as the region and state's central powerhouse and home.  Detroiters will rise to the task and take advantage of the opportunity that crisis provides for a fresh start.  She is endorsed by the Free Press and REAL.

BOARD OF EDUCATION AT-LARGE

Dawn Hicks
Dawn Hicks believes children must be provided the proper tools and opportunities to discover, strengthen and maximize their potential to grow into successful members of society.  Dawn has served as a tutor and mentor to academically-challenged youth.  As co-founder of the Northwest Swim Club, she helped to bring about balance in the lives of children-academics with activity.  Dawn is actively involved in her children's education, having served with the LSCO and as Vice President of Henry Ford Swim Team Parents' Group.  Her career in business management spans over 15 years.  This has allowed her to coach a diversified sales staff promoting team efforts and goal attainment.  Dawn holds a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Detroit.  She serves on the Board of Deacons at Westminster Presbyterian Church.  Dawn is a firm believer that vision and perseverance are keys to success.

Vote Tuesday, August 2, 2005

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