Comments on: Dearborn Council President Tafelski, Powell at Odds

By: Michael D. Albano

Michael D. Albano — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:55:57 +0000

There are 33 or so commissions in Dearborn, not including sub-committees and so forth. These appointed commissioners only have the power to RECOMMEND their ideas to the mayor, council or whomever in the city government.

As sad or as unfair as this may seem to some, Dearborn commissioners do NOT have the authority to make final decisions for the city as it is appointed and elected city officials who make the final calls on ALL commissions. Nonetheless, I believe along with many others, that many of these commissions do provide a valuable service to our city.

By: rami

rami — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:28:42 +0000

In other words it was a useless commission as most are,with no authority or power — enough said, Mary thanks for the clarification.

By: mary petlichkoff

mary petlichkoff — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:22:28 +0000

rami/Jamie
Preparing to be accused of “lecturing” once again, please let me clear up some misconceptions you have in regards to the Charter commission. We were elected for one sole purpose- to review and revise the City charter. We had a finite number of years to do this- 3 . We accomplished our task in 2 yrs , the voters approved the current version of the Charter and the commission ceased to exist at that time. We never had any authority over any other government body and it is the task of the Mayor, the Council and the courts to interpret and enforce the existing Charter. Once again- the Charter Commission does not exist any longer . We can dialogue to help in understanding the Charter sections, and I have spoken to some, but that is as much a role as any one of us can play.

By: rami

rami — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:43:43 +0000

Albano, Albano, Albano when will u learn, before shooting your mouth off. If Mary P. actually does her homework, that is only half the job, why doesn’t she and the other commissioners press the mayor and the council to enforce the charter, instead of just rewriting the charter? The charter commission was a joke, as a former councilman said it was going to be and Mary P. is one of the reasons why, because they don’t have the courage to ask for the enforcement of the charter — pure and simple.

By: Michael D. Albano

Michael D. Albano — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:14:46 +0000

I just realized my posting may have confused some. I do not know Marge Powell and the Mary P I was referring to is Mary Petchlicoff. Sorry for the error…

By: Michael D. Albano

Michael D. Albano — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:38:26 +0000

If you knew Mary P like I do, you’d know she’s no puppet to anyone. She says what’s on her mind no matter who she’s talking to and she does her “homework” before she suggests the action. She’s one of the most thorough and dedicated citizens, volunteers and school board members I’ve met. Some might not always agree with her, but I’d have to say that in all my contacts with her, she’s well researched and passionate about our city. Dearborn needs more people like her, in my opinion…

By: cloe

cloe — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:59:01 +0000

FDR – What policies are you referring to?

You must have some very serious proof of this to make accusations.

By the way, my father was a Detroit policeman. I wonder if you would have the ba*** to put your life on the line in Dearborn, Detroit, or any other city?

By: LOUIE

LOUIE — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:39:53 +0000

Abe I agree with u, however, the Mayor must have his puppets, like Mary P. get on here for him, don’t quit what u have been doing, maybe the big guy will begin to listen on future hirings.

By: lillian

lillian — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:54:29 +0000

Perhaps the city should hold an employee swap meet with other cities. Dearborn can trade one of their non-resident employees with an employee in another city. For example, one Dearborn employee who lives in Livonia could be traded for a Livonia employee who lives in Dearborn. This way, no one has to try to sell their home. No more long commutes, stopping to get gas before going home, picking up a few groceries at a nearby market, or running to the local restaurant for lunch (just go home and eat). This way, employees will only promote the cities they work for, keeping it local.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:34:25 +0000

I agree with Abe, if you were on the charter commission, why don’t you as a member do something about the way O’Reilly uses you, but doesn’t follow a lot of things that your commission approved. Don’t lecture us, as Abe said, they used you, and don’t have any respect for what the commissioners did, and this is what former Councilman Thomas told everyone before — the commissioners were a waste of time for the city, because the administration doesn’t pay attention, unless it behooves them.