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$280,000 spent at the Manoogian Mansion in 3 years.
This includes $4,900 for decorations last Christmas, including $2,800 in ornaments, $300 in trees,
a $200 wreath and a $1,000 setup and delivery fee. Also the city has paid $4,600 for a custom
fountain from a Sylvan Township landscape designer. Also, more than $1,000 a month has been
spent since Kilpatrick took office to hire individuals for a private service to clean the mansion.
(Detroit News article)
This includes $4,900 for decorations last Christmas, including $2,800 in ornaments, $300 in trees,
a $200 wreath and a $1,000 setup and delivery fee. Also the city has paid $4,600 for a custom
fountain from a Sylvan Township landscape designer. Also, more than $1,000 a month has been
spent since Kilpatrick took office to hire individuals for a private service to clean the mansion.
(Detroit News article)
Failing to redevelop the Michigan Central Train Depot.
While standing as landmarks of impressive architecture in the Detroit skyline, the abandoned
Michigan Central Train Depot is a constant reminder of problems in Detroit. This structure was
promised to be restored into a alternative use during Kilpatrick’s rein, but the deal has fallen
through. (Detroit News article)
While standing as landmarks of impressive architecture in the Detroit skyline, the abandoned
Michigan Central Train Depot is a constant reminder of problems in Detroit. This structure was
promised to be restored into a alternative use during Kilpatrick’s rein, but the deal has fallen
through. (Detroit News article)
The Lincoln Navigator humiliation.
The fiasco of the Lincoln Navigator rings clearly in the ears of many Detroiters. The two-year lease
of the vehicle rang up to a grand total of $24,995. Fully accessorized, this fashionable SUV was
leased for undercover operations in the city. Or was it? After investigations went underway and lies
from Kilpatrick's administration announced its intention, it was discovered the vehicle was acquired for
his wife Carlita Kilpatrick.
Furthermore, the price tag of $24,995 came particularly close to just under $25,000, which is the
amount Detroit City Council must approve for city purchases. One may wonder, "Why $24,995 for a
two-year lease of a vehicle that is only worth $57,000?" After the transaction took place, the
dealership gave Kilpatrick’s reelection campaign $10,000. (ClickonDetroit.com article)
The fiasco of the Lincoln Navigator rings clearly in the ears of many Detroiters. The two-year lease
of the vehicle rang up to a grand total of $24,995. Fully accessorized, this fashionable SUV was
leased for undercover operations in the city. Or was it? After investigations went underway and lies
from Kilpatrick's administration announced its intention, it was discovered the vehicle was acquired for
his wife Carlita Kilpatrick.
Furthermore, the price tag of $24,995 came particularly close to just under $25,000, which is the
amount Detroit City Council must approve for city purchases. One may wonder, "Why $24,995 for a
two-year lease of a vehicle that is only worth $57,000?" After the transaction took place, the
dealership gave Kilpatrick’s reelection campaign $10,000. (ClickonDetroit.com article)
Abandoned buildings un-razed.
Many unhappy citizens feel remorse after seeing the broken promises of Kilpatrick regarding
un-demolished buildings in residential areas. His 2001 campaign promised to demolish 5,000
abandoned buildings in eight months, but two years ago he set a 20-year low for razing dilapidated
structures in the city. A philanthropist who pledged $10 million two years ago to remove 1,400
decrepit buildings was so discouraged by cuts in Detroit's demolition budget that he has not sent
the city a dime. (Free Press article)
Many unhappy citizens feel remorse after seeing the broken promises of Kilpatrick regarding
un-demolished buildings in residential areas. His 2001 campaign promised to demolish 5,000
abandoned buildings in eight months, but two years ago he set a 20-year low for razing dilapidated
structures in the city. A philanthropist who pledged $10 million two years ago to remove 1,400
decrepit buildings was so discouraged by cuts in Detroit's demolition budget that he has not sent
the city a dime. (Free Press article)
Street lights out in many residential areas.
After numerous residents picketing and writing to Mayor Kilpatrick, many residents are still left in
the dark. Many streets have been dark since Kilpatrick came into office, increasing the chances
of crime in a neighborhood.
After numerous residents picketing and writing to Mayor Kilpatrick, many residents are still left in
the dark. Many streets have been dark since Kilpatrick came into office, increasing the chances
of crime in a neighborhood.
Using racial divisive tactics to gain support.
Kilpatrick has used phases like "Slavery is over," and that he doesn't need "massa's permission" to
go get a drink of water when talking about $70,000 that's been spent on bottled water in City Hall
during the past year.
Kilpatrick also used the "N" word during his State of the City Address in 2008 and stated the media
was a "lynch mob".
He has also stated that some people who just aren't comfortable with "a young African-American
man with an earring,” and that, “"I think that the reputation problem of African-American men has
stuck to me." His father also compared the Manoogian Mansion party rumors to the lies of Nazi
Germany that led to the holocaust and the murder of six million Jews. (Detroit News article)
Kilpatrick has used phases like "Slavery is over," and that he doesn't need "massa's permission" to
go get a drink of water when talking about $70,000 that's been spent on bottled water in City Hall
during the past year.
Kilpatrick also used the "N" word during his State of the City Address in 2008 and stated the media
was a "lynch mob".
He has also stated that some people who just aren't comfortable with "a young African-American
man with an earring,” and that, “"I think that the reputation problem of African-American men has
stuck to me." His father also compared the Manoogian Mansion party rumors to the lies of Nazi
Germany that led to the holocaust and the murder of six million Jews. (Detroit News article)
Reducing the Fire, EMS and Police protection.
The dramatic impacts of these cuts are seen with the wild fires that have raged across the city.
The massive Studebaker plant that once stood at the corner of John R and Piquette was
engulfed with flames and was difficult to control with reduced departments. Though the
population of Detroit has shrunk over the years, the city is still the same acreage and requires a
sizable force to protect it. Many times, the Fire, Police and EMS departments are unable to
meet the needs of this massive city. (WXYZ article)
The dramatic impacts of these cuts are seen with the wild fires that have raged across the city.
The massive Studebaker plant that once stood at the corner of John R and Piquette was
engulfed with flames and was difficult to control with reduced departments. Though the
population of Detroit has shrunk over the years, the city is still the same acreage and requires a
sizable force to protect it. Many times, the Fire, Police and EMS departments are unable to
meet the needs of this massive city. (WXYZ article)
Focusing attention and funds on major sporting events, not
citizens.
Clambering in the glory of previous administrations ability to score major sporting events in the city,
Kilpatrick has spent millions to patch the neighboring downtown, where abandoned buildings and
empty store fronts greet out of town guests. During the All Star Game, residents in the Jeffries
East housing project near the Lodge and Grand River watched their belongings burn because
nearby fire crews were instructed to exclusively watch the downtown festivities and nothing else
unrelated. Sadly, these tax paying residents had to wait for an fire crew that was at least five miles
away. (Free Press article)
citizens.
Clambering in the glory of previous administrations ability to score major sporting events in the city,
Kilpatrick has spent millions to patch the neighboring downtown, where abandoned buildings and
empty store fronts greet out of town guests. During the All Star Game, residents in the Jeffries
East housing project near the Lodge and Grand River watched their belongings burn because
nearby fire crews were instructed to exclusively watch the downtown festivities and nothing else
unrelated. Sadly, these tax paying residents had to wait for an fire crew that was at least five miles
away. (Free Press article)
Time magazine voted Kilpatrick one of the worst mayors.
In their mid-April 2005 issue, Time magazine named Kilpatrick one of the nation's three worst
big-city mayors. He was selected because of his controversial lease of the Lincoln Navigator with an
overwhelming budget deficit. (Detroit News article)
In their mid-April 2005 issue, Time magazine named Kilpatrick one of the nation's three worst
big-city mayors. He was selected because of his controversial lease of the Lincoln Navigator with an
overwhelming budget deficit. (Detroit News article)
Accepting campaign donations in excess of $3400.
Last April, Kilpatrick hosted a campaign benefit in Orchard Lake at the home of the chief utilities
officer. The reported cost to attend was $5000, which exceeds campaign finance limits, and was
attended by wealthy city contractors. (metrotimes article)
Last April, Kilpatrick hosted a campaign benefit in Orchard Lake at the home of the chief utilities
officer. The reported cost to attend was $5000, which exceeds campaign finance limits, and was
attended by wealthy city contractors. (metrotimes article)
Kilpatrick’s aide scripted debate on Mackinac Island.
In one of the first debates with mayoral candidates in 2005, Kilpatrick’s spokesperson helped write
the questions asked during the mayoral forum. This gave the mayor an unfair advantage while the
aide revised some questions and even deleted at least one. (Free Press article)
In one of the first debates with mayoral candidates in 2005, Kilpatrick’s spokesperson helped write
the questions asked during the mayoral forum. This gave the mayor an unfair advantage while the
aide revised some questions and even deleted at least one. (Free Press article)
Giving city contracts to friends, not low bidders.
The bid accepted by Kilpatrick’s administration for security upgrades to the Detroit Water and
Sewage Department was DFT Security Team. This bid, which wasn't the lowest or even the most
qualified, was a combination of Kilpatrick’s friends and donors to his political campaigns. (Detroit
News article)
The bid accepted by Kilpatrick’s administration for security upgrades to the Detroit Water and
Sewage Department was DFT Security Team. This bid, which wasn't the lowest or even the most
qualified, was a combination of Kilpatrick’s friends and donors to his political campaigns. (Detroit
News article)
Unprofessional and embarrassing endorsements by his family.
When announcing his reelection campaign, Kilpatrick’s father compared news stories about his
son's behavior to lies the Nazis used to spark the Holocaust. His mother also screamed loudly, "He
didn't just get up in here by just coming; y'all sent him up in here! Don't let nobody talk 'bout Y'ALL’S
BOY! Too many people died for us, we're here to fight! That's what I am talking about! Turn off
that television y'all!" (View the video by clicking here)
When announcing his reelection campaign, Kilpatrick’s father compared news stories about his
son's behavior to lies the Nazis used to spark the Holocaust. His mother also screamed loudly, "He
didn't just get up in here by just coming; y'all sent him up in here! Don't let nobody talk 'bout Y'ALL’S
BOY! Too many people died for us, we're here to fight! That's what I am talking about! Turn off
that television y'all!" (View the video by clicking here)
Failure to reduce tax and insurance rates.
Aiding to the problems of declining population in the city, tax and insurance rates are dramatically
higher then surrounding suburbs and other major cities. Other candidates for mayor have made
plans to reduce costs by directly finding other companies to give residents reduced rates.
Aiding to the problems of declining population in the city, tax and insurance rates are dramatically
higher then surrounding suburbs and other major cities. Other candidates for mayor have made
plans to reduce costs by directly finding other companies to give residents reduced rates.
Kilpatrick’s aide hostile attack on television reporter.
While questioning Kilpatrick about his affiliation with the purchase of the Lincoln Navigator, Kilpatrick
ordered one of his aides to brutally body slam reporter Steve Wilson in Washington D.C. at the
National Mayors Conference. (Detroit News article)
While questioning Kilpatrick about his affiliation with the purchase of the Lincoln Navigator, Kilpatrick
ordered one of his aides to brutally body slam reporter Steve Wilson in Washington D.C. at the
National Mayors Conference. (Detroit News article)
Razing of the Madison-Lenox.
These historic hotels were demolished despite plans from companies to refurbish them into useful
city assets. The Statler-Hilton: owned by the city since October 1975 and abandoned since, was
demolished with tax dollars instead of being sold to a private investor. The Madison-Lenox,
protected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was horrifically destroyed one morning to
make was for a parking lot used the All Star Game and Super Bowl. Detroit citizens, local workers,
and bystanders were put at risk due to the building not having been abated prior to demolition.
This means nearby citizens were exposed to asbestos, lead and PCB's that were floating in the air
during demolition. (Free Press article)
These historic hotels were demolished despite plans from companies to refurbish them into useful
city assets. The Statler-Hilton: owned by the city since October 1975 and abandoned since, was
demolished with tax dollars instead of being sold to a private investor. The Madison-Lenox,
protected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was horrifically destroyed one morning to
make was for a parking lot used the All Star Game and Super Bowl. Detroit citizens, local workers,
and bystanders were put at risk due to the building not having been abated prior to demolition.
This means nearby citizens were exposed to asbestos, lead and PCB's that were floating in the air
during demolition. (Free Press article)
Abusing his city issued credit card.
Kilpatrick has rung up $210,000 on his Detroit-issued credit card during his first three years in
office. He charged much of his expenses on luxurious meals at lavish restaurants, chauffeured
limousines trips, pricey champagne, and traveling expenses. Kilpatrick claims these charges were
used to bring new business into the city, yet $70,000 a year seems pricey for client entertainment in
a city that is facing a budget crisis.
Kilpatrick also receives $176,000 a year in city compensation, not including a city provided mansion
and vehicles. This makes Kilpatrick one of the highest paid mayors in the country. It has even
come to the point where Councilwomen JoAnn Watson has proposed, due to the financial
constraints on the city, taking away his city credit card and "cutting it up". (Free Press article)
Kilpatrick has rung up $210,000 on his Detroit-issued credit card during his first three years in
office. He charged much of his expenses on luxurious meals at lavish restaurants, chauffeured
limousines trips, pricey champagne, and traveling expenses. Kilpatrick claims these charges were
used to bring new business into the city, yet $70,000 a year seems pricey for client entertainment in
a city that is facing a budget crisis.
Kilpatrick also receives $176,000 a year in city compensation, not including a city provided mansion
and vehicles. This makes Kilpatrick one of the highest paid mayors in the country. It has even
come to the point where Councilwomen JoAnn Watson has proposed, due to the financial
constraints on the city, taking away his city credit card and "cutting it up". (Free Press article)
Questionable 21 member personal security team.
This city financed entourage escorts the mayor to places Kilpatrick wishes to attend; including time
spent partying in other states. The mayor has been seen without his force and walking freely without
protection. If he can feel comfortable walking freely, why is a financially strapped city paying for
bodyguards?
This city financed entourage escorts the mayor to places Kilpatrick wishes to attend; including time
spent partying in other states. The mayor has been seen without his force and walking freely without
protection. If he can feel comfortable walking freely, why is a financially strapped city paying for
bodyguards?
Closing the Aquarium and Zoo on Belle Isle.
Remaining as the oldest existing aquarium in the United States, the Belle Isle Aquarium was rushed
closed by the Kilpatrick administration while at the same time refusing cash offers to keep it open.
The Belle Isle Zoo was closed early on in his term, yet his refusal to spend money specifically set
aside to reopen the attraction angered city council members and citizens. (WXYZ story)
(clickondetroit.com story)
Remaining as the oldest existing aquarium in the United States, the Belle Isle Aquarium was rushed
closed by the Kilpatrick administration while at the same time refusing cash offers to keep it open.
The Belle Isle Zoo was closed early on in his term, yet his refusal to spend money specifically set
aside to reopen the attraction angered city council members and citizens. (WXYZ story)
(clickondetroit.com story)
Too wild for Washington D.C. police.
Two Washington, D.C. Police Supervisors said their VIP security team stopped offering after-hours
protection for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in 2002 because his frequent nightclub-hopping might
result in injury or public embarrassment to their officers. The officers' accounts are the first
independent corroboration of allegations made by a former Detroit police bodyguard in a 2003
lawsuit that claims the mayor partied while out of town with women who were not his wife.
Washington Police Sgt. described one night in 2002 when he accompanied Kilpatrick and two Detroit
police bodyguards to a Washington nightclub called Dream. "The mayor filled the limousine with 10
or more people, mostly young women dressed in evening wear," Sgt. wrote. "I did not recognize any
of them as being part of the mayor's staff, which I had seen during the day." The limo was also so full
that the Sgt. had to ride in an extra vehicle with one woman and one of the mayor's police guards.
(Free Press article)
Two Washington, D.C. Police Supervisors said their VIP security team stopped offering after-hours
protection for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in 2002 because his frequent nightclub-hopping might
result in injury or public embarrassment to their officers. The officers' accounts are the first
independent corroboration of allegations made by a former Detroit police bodyguard in a 2003
lawsuit that claims the mayor partied while out of town with women who were not his wife.
Washington Police Sgt. described one night in 2002 when he accompanied Kilpatrick and two Detroit
police bodyguards to a Washington nightclub called Dream. "The mayor filled the limousine with 10
or more people, mostly young women dressed in evening wear," Sgt. wrote. "I did not recognize any
of them as being part of the mayor's staff, which I had seen during the day." The limo was also so full
that the Sgt. had to ride in an extra vehicle with one woman and one of the mayor's police guards.
(Free Press article)
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