Vote John R. Eddings for Detroit Charter Commission

Hello Detroit! I am John R. Eddings, candidate for the Detroit Charter Commission, finishing 12th in the August Primary. My candidacy is based on a strong belief that revisions of the City Charter are critical to the rebuilding of our great city.

The Charter Commission has a tremendous responsibility to ensure a healthy, secure and prosperous future for Detroit and all its residents. I remain committed to our city, our neighborhoods and my fellow citizens. I respectfully request and welcome the opportunity to earn your vote and support.

If you have any questions, please call me or visit my website to read my position on City Charter issues and related information.

Please review and share with your friends, neighbors and family members.

Dedicated With Experience and Integrity

Residence:
I have been a resident of Detroit since 1950 where I continue to reside today with my wife in northwest Detroit. Our daughter and her family also live in Detroit.

Education:
Graduate of Hampton University, in Virginia, Class of 1965
Graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, Class of 1961

Public Servant:
Served Detroit citizens for more than thirty years as City Ombudsman, Deputy Director of Civic Center Department, Deputy Director of Human Resources and several other civil service positions.

Recommendations on Key Issues Confronting the Charter Commission:
1. The method of electing City Council members: Recommend a combina-tion of six (6) districts and three (3) at-large Council members
2. An independent City Attorney to run the Law Department
3. Enforceable penalties for officials that violate the Detroit City Charter
4. Authorizing a stronger Ethics Commission

Endorsements:
13th Congressional Democratic District
14th Congressional Democratic District
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26
AFL-CIO
Crain’s Detroit Business
Detroit Free Press
Detroit News
Detroit Police Officers Association
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Detroit Retired City Employees Association
Making Detroit Better
Metro Detroit AFL-CIO
Michigan AFSCME Council 25
Michigan Chronicle
Michigan/Ontario Council of Bishops
Church of God in Christ
Michigan Spanish Speaking Democrats
Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43
Michigan Welfare Rights Organization
United Auto Workers (UAW)
Wayne County Democratic Black Caucus

Contact Information:
Committee to Elect John R. Eddings
20535 Rutherford Street
Detroit, MI 48235-2163
(313) 836-4944 – Home
(313) 836-0940 – Fax

ThirdDetOmbuds@comcast.net
http://EddingsForCharterCommission. wordpress.com
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Community Coalition to Host Wings with Winners Event

The Community Coalition is inviting all Detroit residents to meet and mingle with the candidates they have endorsed for the November 3^rd 2009 General Election. The event will be held on Wednesday October 21^st 2009 at the Laborers Local 1191 located at 2161 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit MI from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM.

In addition, the Community Coalition urges voters to vote yes on Ballot Proposals S, D and O

The public and media are welcome to mix and mingle with the candidates chosen by the Community Coalition at the Wings with Winners event. The Community coalition has just completed mailing Slates to 47,000 Absentee Voters. On October 24^th they will GOTV flush the 100 highest voting Precincts in Detroit and on Election Day they will be covering the top 100 polls with their Slate.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMUNITY COALITION

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