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GOOD MORNING FLINT!
11/13/09
By
Terry Bankert a Flint Divorce Lawyers observation.
BACKGROUND: Life-threatening illness creates severe stress that may result in marital discord, separation, or divorce and may adversely impact treatment, quality of life, and survival. [2]
NO DATA ON DIVORCE OF CANCER PAITENTS
Few studies that are available to date have suggested that the risk of divorce is not higher in cancer patients, but to the authors' knowledge, no data exist to date that have examined the effect of gender on this rate.[2]
MEDICAL PROVIDERS SHOULD LOOK FOR MARITAL DISCORD
The researchers said in the study to be published in the journal Cancer that medical providers be sensitive to possible marital discord in couples affected by a serious medical illness, especially when the woman is the affected spouse.[3]
WIVES GO IT ALONE WITH CANCER
When Dr. Marc Chamberlain, a Seattle oncologist, was treating his brain cancer patients, he noticed an alarming pattern. His male patients were typically receiving much-needed support from their wives. But a number of his female patients were going it alone, ending up separated or divorced after receiving a brain tumor diagnosis. [1]
CONCLUSIONS: Female gender was found to be a strong predictor of partner abandonment in patients with serious medical illness. When divorce or separation occurred, quality of care and quality of life were adversely affected. Cancer 2009. © 2009 American Cancer Society.[2]
STUDY RELEASED
Dr. Chamberlain, chief of the neuro-oncology division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, had heard similar stories from his colleagues. To find out if these observations were based in fact, he embarked on a study with Dr. Michael J. Glantz of the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute and colleagues from three other institutions who began to collect data on 515 patients who received diagnoses of brain tumors or multiple sclerosis from 2001 through 2006. [1]
METHODS: A total of 515 patients were prospectively identified as having either a malignant primary brain tumor (N = 214), a solid tumor with no nervous system involvement (N = 193), or multiple sclerosis (N = 108) who were married at the time of diagnosis. Basic demographic information and data regarding marital status were compiled. Patients were followed prospectively from enrollment until death or study termination. [2]
SICK WOMEN 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE LEFT BY SPOUSE
The results were surprising. Women in the study who were told they had a serious illness were seven times as likely to become separated or divorced as men with similar health problems. [1]
12% IN STUDY ABANDONED
Over all, about 12 percent of the patients in the study ended up separated or divorced, a rate that was similar to that found in the general American population during that time period. (Lifetime divorce rates in the United States are higher.) But the pattern changed when the researchers looked at the patient-divorce breakdown by sex. When the man became ill, only 3 percent experienced the end of a marriage. But among women, about 21 percent ended up separated or divorced. Among couples who split up, divorce occurred, on average, about six months after the diagnosis, although there was wide variability in the timing. [1]
"Female gender was the strongest predictor of separation or divorce in each of the patient groups we studied," study co-author Dr. Marc Chamberlain, director of the neuro-oncology program at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, said in a news release. [4]
UNHAPPY WOMEN WITH SICK HUSBAND WILL STICK IT OUT
It is not known whether the illness prompted the breakup or whether the couples in the study who divorced were already experiencing marital problems before the diagnosis. If couples are happy before the diagnosis, it appears that men are more likely to abandon wives who become seriously ill. If couples are already troubled before a partner becomes ill, the finding suggests that women in unhappy marriages are less likely to proceed with a divorce if their husbands become ill. [1]
“All these patients were couples when we met them, but we don’t know about pre-diagnosis marital conflicts that had been festering,” Dr. Chamberlain said. “But the striking part is with life-threatening illness, how often women are abandoned compared to men. That does not speak very well of my gender.” [1]
SICK WOMENS DIVORCE RATE JUMPS FROM 11.6 %TO 20.8%
The study confirmed earlier research of a divorce or separation rate among cancer patients of 11.6 percent, similar to the general population, but found the rate jumped to 20.8 percent when the woman was sick versus 2.9 percent when the man was ill.[3]
WOMEN HAVE HIGHER EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Dr. Chamberlain speculated that differences in male and female roles in the family could explain the trend. “There clearly is an emotional attachment women have to spouse, family and home that in times of stress causes women to hunker down and deal with it, while men may want to flee,” he said. [1]
MEN CANNOT ADJUST
The researchers said the reason men leave a sick spouse can be partly explained by their inability to rapidly adjust to becoming a caregiver and to look after the home and family. [3]
WOMEN ARE VULNERABLY TO ABANDONMENT WHEN DIAGNOSED
Additional study is needed to understand why women appear more vulnerable to spousal abandonment after a diagnosis of serious illness. The study did find that couples who had been married longer were less likely to break up after a cancer diagnosis. [1]
SOCIAL WORKERS NEEDED IN WOMEN HEALTH TEAM
Hospitals and oncology practices may also want to consider including social workers and family therapists as part of a patient’s health care team, particularly for younger couples. Patients who lose spousal support after a cancer diagnosis are less likely to complete therapy or try new treatments. They have higher rates of hospitalization and lower rates of hospice care. [1]
SOCIAL SUPPORT IMPORTANT
“It has an enormous impact,” Dr. Chamberlain said. “We know from other studies of patients with cancer that social support is so extremely important.” [1]
EARLY INTERVENTION WILL HELP
"Early identification and psychosocial intervention might reduce the frequency of divorce and separation, and in turn improve quality of life and quality of care," they said.[3]
WHOSE JOB IS IT TO SAVE A MARRIAGE?
"We believe that our findings apply generally to patients with life-altering medical illness," the authors wrote. "We recommend that medical providers be especially sensitive to early suggestions of marital discord in couples affected by the occurrence of a serious medical illness, especially when the woman is the affected spouse and it occurs early in the marriage. [4]
INTERVENTION WITH A SOCIAL WORKER MAY SAVE THE MARRAIGE
Early identification and psychosocial intervention might reduce the frequency of divorce and separation, and in turn improve quality of life and quality of care." [4]
Posted here by
Terry Bankert
http://www.flintfamilylaw.com/
[1]
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/men-more-likely-to-leave-spouse-with-cancer/
[2]
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122527377/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
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http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5AB0C520091112
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http://www.ajc.com/health/content/shared-auto/healthnews/-gen/632994.html |
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I own the "dumpmyspouse.com" billboard campaign,WNEM TV 5 is aring a report on its use, 11 pm,Monday. Please comment,@wnemtv5news on twitter, their facebook, my face book or here.
See the promo at
http://www.wnem.com/index.html
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****SICK WOMEN 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE LEFT BY SPOUSE*****
Yes they are.....
*****dumpmyspouse.com******
Thought about using you Terry but it just sounds so vehemently opposed to going through things civilly, especially when my kids are involved.  |
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Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:25 pm |
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quote:
andi03 schreef:
****SICK WOMEN 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE LEFT BY SPOUSE*****
Yes they are.....
*****dumpmyspouse.com******
Thought about using you Terry but it just sounds so vehemently opposed to going through things civilly, especially when my kids are involved.
I am not trying to win your work. But my intent is to simply respond. the url listed above leads to http://attorneybankert.com/
which links to
http://terrybankert.blogspot.com/
These links have over 30 articles to help people break down the barriers caused by lack of information to defend their rights when a family/marraige has broken down. The article you referenced was posted to acknowledge how unfairly women with cancer are treated by their spouse. You have connected the two to imply a joint message. I am quite civil and also a court certified mediator, this special sensitivity training helps me help people. The url "dumpmyspouse.com" is attention getting designation marketing. Thank you for your response and best wishes.
Terry Bankert
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| Hey Terry, saw that piece of the News on channel 5. That guy who didnt want to see his kids seeing your ads is hillarious! I felt like saying " what a moron dude, this is life, get used to it" . The only thing that makes a mockery out the institution of marriage is the people who are so stupid and not take it seriously and work to keep it going, your ads are not bad, or offensive Terry, you make your living supplying something people need and or want. People,by the time they call or come to you Terry, already made up their minds, I doubt if your ads will send someone over the edge and seek to get a divorce if they are happy being married. And getting all that play from channel 5 man, that kicked ass man! Good show Terry, if you weren't a lawyer you would be my hero ! lol |
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| Duly noted onepeeved guy....I think though in the eyes of my kids when we were on the way up north my 9 year old and my 8 year old boys liked the billboard that stated: poopycredit dot com the best. That entertained them for about 1 hour out of a 4.5 hour drive. |
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quote:
terrybankert schreef:
quote:
andi03 schreef:
****SICK WOMEN 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE LEFT BY SPOUSE*****
Yes they are.....
*****dumpmyspouse.com******
Thought about using you Terry but it just sounds so vehemently opposed to going through things civilly, especially when my kids are involved.
I am not trying to win your work. But my intent is to simply respond. the url listed above leads to http://attorneybankert.com/
which links to
http://terrybankert.blogspot.com/
These links have over 30 articles to help people break down the barriers caused by lack of information to defend their rights when a family/marraige has broken down. The article you referenced was posted to acknowledge how unfairly women with cancer are treated by their spouse. You have connected the two to imply a joint message. I am quite civil and also a court certified mediator, this special sensitivity training helps me help people. The url "dumpmyspouse.com" is attention getting designation marketing. Thank you for your response and best wishes.
Terry Bankert
www.flintdivorce.com
No, I was trying to save bandwidth by typing in two responses into one message.
Yes, I know that men will leave women in that statistical range, and 80 percent of marriages fail where there is a children's death involved too. I was agreeing with your statement. No ulterior motive noted... |
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GOOD MORING FLINT!
11/21/09
BY
Terry Bankert
A Flint Divorce Lawyer sharing his opinion.
LET’S GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT… I am the problem, you are the problem, the adults in Flint are the problem its not the kids, they just want a little respect.
TO STOP THE VIOLENCE OUR FLINT YOUTH NEED A HIGHER SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE.[2]
I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT FINDING ONE OF YOUR GOD’S.
IT IS A MATTER OF YOUNG BLACK MALES DEMANDING AND GETTING RESPECT IN A WORLD OF DISRESPECT, STARTING IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.
FACTORS?
COULD IT BE PARENTS WHO ACT AS THUGISH CHILDREN, VIOLENCE ALL AROUND, LACK OF QUALITY FOOD SELTER AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION, STEROTYPICAL DISRESPECT AGAINST BLACK YOUTH FROM THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY!
ONE STUDIES OBJECTIVES. The purpose of this study was to examine social and psychological factors associated with the use and nonuse of violence among Black adolescents living in a community with a high level of violent crime. [1] Why do we not in a community full of PhD’s and social workers conduct out own self study?
VIOLENCE BEGETS VIOLENCE, DISRESPECT BEGETS DISRESPECT.
ADULTS! YOU WANT TO STOP YOUTH VIOLENCE, THEN STOP YOURSELF FIRST.
ONE STUDIES RESULTS. Self-reported use of violence was associated with exposure to violence and personal victimization, hopelessness, depression, family conflict, previous corporal punishment, purpose in life, self-assessment of the probability of being alive at age 25, and age and was higher among males.[1]
RESPECT THE YOUTH AROUND YOU,!!!
ONE STUDIES SUGGESTED Objectives: The respect that African American youth feel promotes psychological wellness and social identity; conversely, a lack of respect compromises their identities and is viewed as a threat to safety.[3]
ANOTHER STUDIES RESULTS: After acceptable reliability was established, factor analysis revealed three principal components labeled societal, family, and peer subscales. [6]
REACH OUT TO YOUTH BEFORE THEY ARE INCARCERATED
The subscales correlated with racial socialization and predicted the use of violence. Non incarcerated youth scored significantly higher on all three subscales than incarcerated youth. [6]
ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!
ANOTHER STUDIES CONCLUSIONS: Suggestions for social work practice with African American youth include assessing their attitudes toward respect, and assisting them to handle disrespect without resorting to violence. [6]
DO NOT BLAME THIS ON THE MEDIA, JUST GIVE THEM POSITIVE THINGS TO REPORT, FROM YOUR OWN COMMUNITY, CHURCH, SCHOOL, …ETC…
Youth violence garners considerable attention in the media as well as in public policy debates. [2]
A STOP THE VIOLENCE RALLY SHOULD NOT BE THOUGHT TO BE A CONTROL THE BLACK YOUTH PROBLEM, WHEN WE ARE THE PROBLEM.
In spite of this interest and attention to youth violence, stereotypes fueled by misperceptions about the epidemiology of youth violence often drive these discussions. [2]
BLACK ADULT LEADERS TREAT BLACK YOUTH AS THE DARK STRANGERS
Urban minority youth, especially males, are typically presented as the "dark stranger" responsible for much of this violence. [2]
JUST WHAT IS OUR PROBLEM…..ITS US
Criminal justice and juvenile justice data tend to reinforce this perspective. In this article, the authors call into question the extent to which violent juvenile offending can be characterized as an urban minority male problem. [2]
KID VIOLENCE HAS AN IMPACT ON THE KIDS
ONE STUDIES CONCLUSION. These data support the hypothesis that exposure to violence is associated with adolescents' self-reported use of violence. [1]
WE ALL NEED TO KNOW WHO WE ARE
Ethnic identity is believed by some to function as a protective factor for ethnic minority youth, in particular African American youth. [3]
WE ALL NEED TO LIVE IN A WAY THAT WE CAN RESPECT OURSELVES
Although ethnic identity development is primarily the result of racial socialization practices, it may also be influenced by other contextual factors. [3]
FACTOES THAT AFFECT OUR SELF RESPECT
Community-level factors such as disadvantage, disorder, and disorganization have been linked to a variety of antisocial and illicit activities. [5]
WHY ARE PEOPLE AFFECTED DIFFERENTLY?
Although crime and deviance tend to concentrate in areas with these characteristics, not all residents of disorganized neighborhoods participate in proscribed activities. [5]
WHY DO WE GLAMORIZE WEAPON CARRYING IN THE ADULT WORLD?
This study examines the relationship between exposure to community violence and involvement in assault behavior and weapon carrying among a sample of at-risk youth. [5]
THE LOGIC OF SELF PROTECTION, VIOLENCE
ONE STUDIES FINDING demonstrate that controlling for the effects of neighborhood disadvantage as well as other common correlates of delinquency (e.g., family supervision and structure, school attachment, and peer delinquency), youth who witnessed more violence in their neighborhoods were more likely to self-report assaultive behavior and weapon carrying. [5]
WHAT ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS? HOW DO THEY AFFECT RESPECT AND VIOLENCE.
Neighborhood factors, parent characteristics, parenting style, and bicultural competence may play pivotal roles in the ethnic identity development of African American youth. [3]
SEVERAL findings suggest that urban hassles negatively affect the content of ethnic identity but that this effect may be mediated by racial socialization. [3]
NEIGHBORHOODS AFFECT OUR IDENTITY
This research represents a continuing effort to explore the influence of contextual factors on the ethnic identity content of African American youth. [3]
HERE'S ONE FOR YOU…ASK THE KIDS..WHY IS THERE DISRESPECT AND VIOLENCE
The children were interviewed about their exposure to community violence. [4]Data on the risk factors were obtained from the children themselves and their parents, classmates, and teachers. [4]
ADULTS ,IT STARTS WITH YOU
All four domains—family and household context, negative parenting, deviant behavior of friends, and the children’s own behavioral characteristics and cognition—contributed to the children’s risk for exposure 1 year later. [4]
IF KIDS SEE CRAP ALL AROUND THEM THEY ACT CRAPPY
As hypothesized, deviant behavior of friends and the children’s own behavior and cognition were found to mediate the effects of stressful family and household context and negative parenting on later risk for exposure. [4]
ADULTS, START WITH THE ADULTS TO REALLY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF BLACK YOUTH URBAN VIOLENCE IN FLINT MICHIGAN
By broadening the focus to include features of parents as well as of neighborhoods, a more complete understanding is provided. [3]
ONE STUDY FOUND AND I AGREE THAT adolescents with a higher sense of purpose in life and less depression were better able to withstand the influence of exposure to violence in the home and in the community. [1]
ADULTS WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TODAY TO BE A BETTER MODEL OF BEHAVIOR. What are your going to do today to improve your community. Talk is cheap for those already at the podium!
Posted here by
Terry Bankert
http://www.flintdivorce.com/
[1]
http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/84/4/612
Factors associated with the use of violence among urban black adolescents. ,R H DuRant, C Cadenhead, R A Pendergrast, G Slavens and C W Linder , Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115.
[2]
http://yvj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/5/4/385
Youth Violence in Context,The Roles of Sex, Race, and Community in Offending
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http://jbp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/32/4/479
Culture and Context: A Study of Neighborhood Effects on Racial Socialization and Ethnic Identity Content in a Sample of African American Adolescents
[4]
http://jea.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/26/2/232
Exposure to Community Violence
Processes That Increase the Risk for Inner-City Middle School Children
[5]
http://cad.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/52/2/307
Exposure to Community Violence and Childhood Delinquency
[6]
http://rsw.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/15/6/462
The African American Adolescent Respect Scale: A Measure of a Prosocial Attitude
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| well said terry.........well said!! |
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Well darn and here all along I thought it was a bunch of hip hoppin baggy pants gangbangin youths that caused youth violence you know like that bunch of morons at the free hiphoppin concert at the valley.   |
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AZ SHERIFF: 'OUR OWN GOVERNMENT HAS BECOME OUR ENEMY' |
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Respect begets Respect- give the kids a chance. The adult has to give the example. Don't judge by the tough looking exterior- underneath is a kid.
They have built that exterior for protection against harsh realities. It is not easy to break through.
When given respect sometimes you see the look of surprize in their eyes, that is not a total breakthrough but a start.
Peace,
Rap |
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:23 am |
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quote:
andi03 schreef:
****SICK WOMEN 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE LEFT BY SPOUSE*****
Yes they are.....
*****dumpmyspouse.com******
Thought about using you Terry but it just sounds so vehemently opposed to going through things civilly, especially when my kids are involved.
Terry, puts the kids first. Dump my spouse is an ad campaign. Atty Bankert was fair to both parents in the interest of the child, in my case.
Yes, I am also a cancer survivor.
peace,
Rap |
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:38 am |
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terrybankert
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STOPPING URBAN VIOLENCE IN FLINT MICHIGAN USA
Here I am contributing to the discussion with a morphed article fully cited for your review. What Actions can we take today, tomorrow, next budget year to stem Urban Violence in Flint? Your thoughts!
http://goodmorningflint.blogspot.com/ |
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terrybankert
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GOOD MORNING FLINT!
11/24/09
By Terry Bankert, a Flint Divorce Lawyer sharing his opinion.
FLINT COMMUNITY RISES WITH RISON TO SUPPORT OMBUDSMAN
During the the last city council race at one of the community forums current city council president Delrico Lloyd called for elimination of the Flint Ombudsman’s office. Several other candidates in other races raised the same voice.
NO EASY POLITICAL POINTS TO BE MADE HERE JUST AN ANGRY COMMUNITY.
They thought it would win them political points. I was at several of those forums and saw this thread of an argument developing.
Here is my take.
9th Ward Council person Scott Kincaid has been historically against the office.
Terry Hanson of the Genesee County Landlords Association has been historically against the office. Loyd has told some of his special relationship with the landlord association.
Defeated councilperson Gonzales spoke out often against the office.
Josh Freemaan wants to make a name for himself with police and fire and was more than willing to carry water for Loyd, Kincaide and Terry Hanson.
That is until the community SPOKE OUT.
The community came forward in the person of that most loved and respected former State Representative Vera Rison.
My guess is Loyd got a talking to and has reversed his opinion, Kincaid will duck back into shadows and Freemaan will be thrown under the bus.
Gonzales will remain defeated.
Stay tuned.
CITIZENS HAVE VOTED TO SUPPORT THE OMBUDSMAN 3 TIMES
Faced with losing more than $2 million in state aid, the city of Flint has begun looking at ways to cut costs. [1]
A group of residents turned out tonight in support of the city ombudsman position following talk of eliminating the office.[2]
OMBUDSMAN IS NOT A SIMPLE LINE ITEM, ITS AS IMPORTANT IN THE CHARTER AS THE MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL
One of the latest options being thrown out on the table by a council member: Doing away with the ombudsman's office. [1]
THE OFFICE HAS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
The ombudsman is an advocate for city residents. Monday night, the tables were turned as residents came out in support of the office.[1]
RISON DEMANDS THE COUNCIL DO THE RIGHT THING AND SUPPORT THE OFFICE.
"I want to know that you're going to stand for an office that speaks for the people," said Former State Rep. Vera Rison.[1]
The comments at the Flint City Council meeting come less than a week after The Flint Journal ,on council members discussing abolishing the office to save money in the face of impending budget cuts.[2]
(see) http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/voters_could_weigh_in_on_elimi.html
WE HAVE TO FIGHT TO KEEP THE GOOD THINGS IN THIS COMMUNITY
Rison voiced her concern at the Flint City Council meeting after hearing the ombudsman's office could be cut during the upcoming budget process.[1]
"Why would you take a voice that will stand up in the gap for a human being when he's been mistreated and misused?" she said.[1]
The office was opened more than 30 years ago to investigate complaints within City hall. It's one of two in the state, and Brenda Purifoy is currently in charge.[1]
WITH SO MANY PROBLEMS ON THE EAST SIDE WHY WOULD ITS COUNCIL PERSON ADVOCAT ELIMINATING A SERVICE THAT HELPS HIS WARD SO DIRECTLY
Councilman Josh Freeman sees a savings in the office, especially with the city in line to lost about $2.7 million in state money.[1]
LLOYD HAS GOT IT RIGHT…FOR NOW…KEEP AN EYE ON HIM
City Council President Delrico Loyd wants to look elsewhere before coming down on the office.[1]
No decisions where made because the issue will be formally discussed at the committee meeting Dec. 9.[1]
Former Rep. Vera Rison, D-Flint, said the office gives a voice to people who have complaints about city services or departments. She said some voters, who reaffirmed the office in 2006 in a citywide vote, don't want the position to be axed.[2]
GOOD JOB VERA RISON, THANK YOU!
Posted here 11/24/09by
Terry Bankert
www.flintfamilylaw.com
[1]
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=7134363
[2]
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/residents_turn_out_in_support.html
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Trry
Right on! you got it absolutely right.
Loyd has family members that are landlords and they heavily supported his campaign. He and Kincaid were the most vocal opponents of the rental inspction ordinance.
Loyd lived in Davison and was evicted from his apartment less than 8 months before he moved into the 1st ward. Then he gets appointed to council and lands a Delphi job. Must be nice to the Clack's God child.
Poplar's son got a Delphi job too during her term of office.
Kincaid has long lobbied for friends and financial sources.
Council needs to take agood long look at Freeman.
He has been the President of the Greater Eastside (GECA) Board of Directors since Ananich left that position after his election. He gave Kate Field the cororate van and the office equipment to satisfy around $12,000 of unpaid salary, despite the fact federal money was used to purchase. Not approved by HUD. This was after Trachelle indicated in their lawsuit against GECA the city might go after the assts of the corporation. She also placed a lien against the properties the agencies were landbanking on their own because of nearly another $12,000 npaid vacation pay.
GECA was sued for not paying their bingo supply bill. They made an agreement but did not pay and the settlement was thrown out. They owe over $30K. The corporation also owes taxes.
Thats a good enough reason to make him finance chair. |
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