"I am running for Detroit City Council because I want Detroit to flourish. This city has a proud heritage and it should be protected. The people of this city need, and want, someone who will stand up for her, and not just take and steal from her. The Kilpatrick administration has shown that it could not be trusted, at least not fully. The next Mayor has to make some tough choices, and not all of them will be popular. So make sure you vote for someone who you think will not only make the best Mayor for Detroit, but who also has integrity. I myself will be voting for a Mayor not only with integrity, but also with honesty. Someone who does not just make campaign promises, but also tell you that it’s not all going to be a bed of roses. Cuts will have to be made, taxes maybe raised, and services will be cut. All of this may not be what Detroiters want to hear, but for Detroit’s economy to come back, cuts will have to be made, from the top down."