Consultant to the Friends of George Cushingberry
Nov. 3rd 2013
View from the Point of Belle Isle |
We want Our Island to be open to the people without needless
restrictions imposed by the State of Michigan. Meaning that Detroiters want the
island to be revitalized, cleaned up, and maintained as a jewel that it is. Given the "gangster" nature of the current
Emergency Manager and Governor agreement, Detroiters must stand their ground to
get the changes we need, while protecting us from abuses from legislators in
Lansing who do not have our best interests at heart.
We want the Grass cut and the old DYC club re-energized to
be something more than just a dock for the rowing teams. Something like an educational swimming center
that can be used as a training facility for Detroiters who want to learn how to
scuba dive, race boats, and other water related activities. The Island must always be a place to relax, fish,
party, 18 hours a day. A revitalized swimming facility on the island with an in-ground pool next to the beach will bring lots of people to the island. Car parking will be a concern, therefore we will have to have an intermodal rail system on the island to get people around without a car. Combined with a rail line stop at the island, Detroit will be well on it's way to making Belle Isle the jewel that it has always been.
Concession stands on the island must be kept to a bare
minimum because we don’t want the island to be over commercialized. Using existing structures like the Casino and
one other place will do just fine. Given
the barb-b-ques and other B.Y.O.B. arrangements, food will be a moot point. Canoe rental again?
That will depend on what the people want. If George Cushingberry is elected, a want list for citizens will be made available so that REAL public input can be
captured.
Rowing Practice on Belle Isle |
Luther Keith on Jam |
Roger Penske and friends are welcome to use and upgrade the roads around
Belle Isle for an agreement to run the auto race on the Island for 30
years. If we are going to have racing in
the City, then we better have good concrete because Detroiters demand quality.
If Detroiters want to flex their muscle a bit, we can demand
that the Island be a cannabis free zone meaning that there will be no civil or
criminal penalties for the use of cannabis on the grounds of the island for one
ounce or less without a card and 2.5 ounces with a card. This will insure that Michigan residents
(especially Detroit Residents) will not be used as capital assets for the for
profit prison industry. Let people come
to Belle Isle to meditate and medicate from the stressful days and nights of
trying to make ends meet.
State control of anything comes with strings and other restrictions that are not in Detroit's best interests. We have a choice to make on November 5th, 2013 between a proven leader in George Cushingberry Jr. or, electing a newcomer in Rick Bowers who has the gall and audacity to have a Black lawn jockey "guarding" on his property. This figure is very offensive to the neighborhood, especially African Americans who fought to end discrimination for over 40 years. This symbol of black servitude is what many people fought against during the Civil Rights struggle of the 1960's including people like Dr. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Coleman Young, et al. To be this insensitive to the community is an inexcusable oversight. If you care about Detroit, then cast your vote for George Cushingberry Jr. Detroit City Council District #2.
Sincerely, The Friends of George Cushingberry Jr.
Rick Bower's Lawn Jockey Courtesy of Steve Hood |
Sincerely, The Friends of George Cushingberry Jr.
Push Cush on November 5th, 2013
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