Comments on: Developer Burton-Katzman, Dearborn at Odds Again

By: cloe

cloe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:16 +0000

My name IS Cloe and I am just a normal citizen of Dearborn who goes to work every day like the majority of people in this city.

I have no interest in a debate with you. There are a lot of people who feel the way that I do. If we all called you, you would never have time to continue developing your property.
Your issues are with the city.

I comment on many issues. I was just commenting on your post as did many other people. I am not going to call you, but many others might.

Again, enjoy the beautiful weather and have a nice day.

By: Hakim Fakhoury

Hakim Fakhoury — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:34:36 +0000

If that’s the case cloe, and you’re not the administration, then come out and state your name. In order for us to have a real debate or discussion, there should be transparency. I am coming right out and giving my opinions under my full name.

In fact, if you don’t want to talk on this site, you can even call me, how about that? 313.215.7457

I am open to discussion on all these issues…

By: happy man

happy man — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:03:01 +0000

The wicked witch of the east is dead. I love seeing the for sale signs up that means a real developer will come in and develop. Oh there is a santa claus and he comes in march. I feel like a kid on xmas morning. I think the city should throw a party I will even help pay for it.

By: cloe

cloe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:20:26 +0000

Hakim – No. I am not a part of the administration. You assume that anyone that questions you is part of City government. Dearborn is made up of good, hard-working, intelligent people who can spot a problem when they see one.

I will never stoop to your level of thinking or name calling. I have seen you at many meetings and know the level of integrity that you have, or, should I say, don’t have.

As far as favoritism goes, you must be joking. No other city would allow a developer to have “for lease” signs on condemned eye sores. Those properties have been in foreclosure twice. Residents get citations for leaving their garbage cans out overnight and you have been allowed to let the mess behind Bally’s go on forever even though it was a health hazard and danger to the public.

It is no puzzle why so many of your buildings are vacant. All one has to do is read the paper or talk to your former tenants.

Again, not (Jack). Just a concerned, thinking Dearborn resident. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the beautiful weather.

By: Donna Hay

Donna Hay — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:11:29 +0000

48128, that IS very interesting. Sure doesn’t sound good does it.

By: dearborn 48128

dearborn 48128 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:57:18 +0000

What is up with “The Dream is Over – For sale” signs on all the vacant buildings? Next to BW’s, old Dearborn Jewelers, etc.

By: Hakim Fakhoury

Hakim Fakhoury — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:09:18 +0000

cloe,

You sound like you’re coming from the administration so I’ll talk to you as such.

Jack (cloe), why would I agree to have the city demo any of MY buildings when I can have the state reimburse me through the Brownfield credits once the Development Agreement is signed? You idiot… Stop trying to misdirect people.

Favoritism, Jack (cloe)? Name one instance of “favoritism?” The city has trespassed on my property, tried to move to demo MY buildings, and basically soured almost evert development partner I have brought along the way. Some of them personally don’t like me, and have allowed that, instead of the wellness of the downtown district, to cloud their decision-making. You moron.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:08:16 +0000

Wow. Talk about sour grapes, I find it truly laughable that the man responsible for some of the biggest developemental blunders and vacant wastelands along michigan avenue is now trying to point the finger at the current administration. Certainly they are not without some fault but there is literally no single person other than Mr. Fakhoury that this would be more hilarious and ironic coming from.

By: Abe

Abe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:33:27 +0000

Hakim, I couldn’t agree with you more. The big guy is simply trying to be a showman, and instead he is showing everybody what a blow-hard and incompetent person he is, but then again he keeps listening to all his yes people sp what should we expect. This will cost us a ton, but he and his cronies will hide it, watch and see.

By: cloe

cloe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:17:20 +0000

Mr. Fakhoury – Really, I don’t think that you should be the one to talk about corruption, cronyism, or any other name calling.

The city has agreed to tear down your eye sores on the promise that you will pay them back. They have extended your Preferred Developer status.

The city has given you more than your share of favoritism. If I were you, I would hang back in the shadows and not be vocal about any other dealings with the city.