In response to article in the Free Press by staff writer Naomi R. Patton
She (Alberta Tinsley-Talabi) is slipping in the polls. She has been on council for 16 years (too long for me.) and all of a sudden she doesn’t need the car. Give me a break; this is the kind BS people do during election season. She, nor anyone else on council ever gave up a perk before, so why now. This is what President Obama calls ‘Silly season’ in politics. 'I haven’t done a thing for anyone in 16 years, but because I’m slipping in the polls I’ll do this little gesture.' (Not a real quote.)
Although the car is already leased, insurance already paid, gas card already issued, what is she saving the city from really? She requested the car not be reassigned, so we are now paying for nothing. This is not a savings, this is grand standing to keep an $80,000 a year job. Were not saving $7,200 a year in gas, maintenance and additional costs. Were wasting the car, insurance, and any other cost to the car because it is not in use. Whether it is used or not, we are still paying for the vehicle and its maintenance. Don’t be fooled by this very little gesture to save the city a few pennies.
If you are really serious about saving the city money, give up the vehicles forever, or until Detroit can afford them again. Until then, drive yourselves to work, like everyone else, or take the bus. (hopefully not one of the routes that was cut.) Give yourselves a 30% reduction in salary, lead by example. Show the people you really care about Detroit, not just about keeping your job, but a genuine love for the city in which you live.
This is her (Alberta Tinsley-Talabi ) last year, incumbents beware pack your junk and say goodbye. I wish I was one of the 18 you’ll hear more than just this; you’ll hear the truth about these money hungry phonies bolognas. Detroit, don’t fall for this grand standing crap anymore. Tinsley-Talabi say goodbye to your high paying job, and go get a real job.
Although the car is already leased, insurance already paid, gas card already issued, what is she saving the city from really? She requested the car not be reassigned, so we are now paying for nothing. This is not a savings, this is grand standing to keep an $80,000 a year job. Were not saving $7,200 a year in gas, maintenance and additional costs. Were wasting the car, insurance, and any other cost to the car because it is not in use. Whether it is used or not, we are still paying for the vehicle and its maintenance. Don’t be fooled by this very little gesture to save the city a few pennies.
If you are really serious about saving the city money, give up the vehicles forever, or until Detroit can afford them again. Until then, drive yourselves to work, like everyone else, or take the bus. (hopefully not one of the routes that was cut.) Give yourselves a 30% reduction in salary, lead by example. Show the people you really care about Detroit, not just about keeping your job, but a genuine love for the city in which you live.
This is her (Alberta Tinsley-Talabi ) last year, incumbents beware pack your junk and say goodbye. I wish I was one of the 18 you’ll hear more than just this; you’ll hear the truth about these money hungry phonies bolognas. Detroit, don’t fall for this grand standing crap anymore. Tinsley-Talabi say goodbye to your high paying job, and go get a real job.
Goodbye and good luck.
Vote Detroit. You get what you VOTE for.
P.S. I like the move, I just don't like why it is being done, election year stunt if you ask me.
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