Detroit Deserves a Leader Who Will Represent Its Interests, Not Abandon It
As Detroit prepares to cast its votes in the upcoming municipal election, one City Council candidate's record is sparking serious concerns about her ability to represent the city's residents. Karen Whitsett, who currently holds public office as a state representative, has demonstrated a glaring disregard for the needs and values of her district.
Whitsett's lack of engagement with policy work is particularly alarming in a city where residents face complex challenges such as economic recovery, affordable housing, and public safety. Her own admission that she doesn't do much policy-making reveals a shocking lack of preparedness to tackle the difficult issues that City Council members must address.
Furthermore, Whitsett has a dismal track record when it comes to showing up to work. She has missed an astonishing 77 percent of session days in Lansing this year, including a recent all-night session for the passage of the annual budget. This lack of accountability and dedication to her duties is a clear indication that she is not committed to serving the people who elected her.
Whitsett's actions are particularly egregious when it comes to her votes on critical legislation. She has consistently voted against measures that would benefit the community, such as raising the minimum wage and expanding paid sick leave. Her vote in favor of anti-worker bills, including House Bill 4001, which would slow the planned increases to the state minimum wage, is a betrayal of the city's values.
In addition, Whitsett has voted against legislation designed to protect women's rights and healthcare access, despite strong support for reproductive rights in Detroit. Her actions are not only undemocratic but also hurtful to vulnerable communities that rely on these policies for survival.
The challenges facing Detroit require leaders who are knowledgeable, accountable, and ready to take on difficult issues and fight for the people who live there. Whitsett's failure to demonstrate these qualities makes her an unfit candidate for the Detroit City Council.
Detroit deserves a councilmember who actively works to improve the lives of all its residents, not one who abandons their duties and prioritizes special interests over the needs of the community. The city needs leaders who are collaborative, who will champion working people, protect healthcare access, make neighborhoods affordable, defend immigrant communities, and tackle the root causes of public safety.
Karen Whitsett has shown that she is not up to the task. It's time for a change in District 7.
As Detroit prepares to cast its votes in the upcoming municipal election, one City Council candidate's record is sparking serious concerns about her ability to represent the city's residents. Karen Whitsett, who currently holds public office as a state representative, has demonstrated a glaring disregard for the needs and values of her district.
Whitsett's lack of engagement with policy work is particularly alarming in a city where residents face complex challenges such as economic recovery, affordable housing, and public safety. Her own admission that she doesn't do much policy-making reveals a shocking lack of preparedness to tackle the difficult issues that City Council members must address.
Furthermore, Whitsett has a dismal track record when it comes to showing up to work. She has missed an astonishing 77 percent of session days in Lansing this year, including a recent all-night session for the passage of the annual budget. This lack of accountability and dedication to her duties is a clear indication that she is not committed to serving the people who elected her.
Whitsett's actions are particularly egregious when it comes to her votes on critical legislation. She has consistently voted against measures that would benefit the community, such as raising the minimum wage and expanding paid sick leave. Her vote in favor of anti-worker bills, including House Bill 4001, which would slow the planned increases to the state minimum wage, is a betrayal of the city's values.
In addition, Whitsett has voted against legislation designed to protect women's rights and healthcare access, despite strong support for reproductive rights in Detroit. Her actions are not only undemocratic but also hurtful to vulnerable communities that rely on these policies for survival.
The challenges facing Detroit require leaders who are knowledgeable, accountable, and ready to take on difficult issues and fight for the people who live there. Whitsett's failure to demonstrate these qualities makes her an unfit candidate for the Detroit City Council.
Detroit deserves a councilmember who actively works to improve the lives of all its residents, not one who abandons their duties and prioritizes special interests over the needs of the community. The city needs leaders who are collaborative, who will champion working people, protect healthcare access, make neighborhoods affordable, defend immigrant communities, and tackle the root causes of public safety.
Karen Whitsett has shown that she is not up to the task. It's time for a change in District 7.
I'm so done with politicians who promise the world but deliver nothing but empty promises 
. We need someone who'll actually listen to the people and not just play to the highest bidder 
. Detroit deserves better than a councilmember who's more concerned with their own agenda than doing what's best for the city 
. I mean, 77% of session days missed? That's just appalling 
. We need someone who'll show up on time, do some actual policy work, and fight for the rights of the community 
. Karen Whitsett's record is a disaster waiting to happen 
. Can't we just find someone who cares about Detroit's future and won't abandon it? 
! They need someone who's gonna fight for their city and not just do whatever their special friends want them to do 
. I mean, missing like 77% of session days is NOT okay, that's just lazy 
. And the fact that she voted against increasing the minimum wage and expanding paid sick leave? 
. Can't wait to see who runs for that seat and hopefully it'll be someone who actually cares about the city and its residents 
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. And now she's trying out for City Council? No way! We need someone who's actually gonna listen to people and make changes that matter 
. I'm so done with this candidate - Detroit deserves better 
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. I mean, how can someone who misses 77% of session days just be a good rep for the city? 
. What they need is someone who's gonna put in the work and actually listen to their constituents. I'm hoping whoever wins will do better than Whitsett 
I'm really worried about Detroit right now! 
We need someone who's gonna listen to the people, not just do what they're told by others. Karen Whitsett's track record is super concerning - her lack of engagement with policy work and showing up (or not) to sessions is just sad. 
We need someone who's gonna fight for the people, not just special interests. 
It's time for a change in District 7 - we deserve better! 
And those votes she made on anti-worker bills and reproductive rights stuff? Not cool at all 
I just saw it now and I gotta say, Karen Whitsett's voting record is straight fire 
. Like seriously how can you be a rep and vote against raising the min wage? And what's up with all those missed sessions? That's some major red flag 
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. She does have experience in public office, which is a big plus. I mean, who hasn't missed a few days of work at some point? 
We all make mistakes, and it's how we learn from them that matters.
she's all about herself and doesnt care about detroit at all 
her voting record is straight fire 
77% of session days missed? wow that's just crazy 
. It's time for a fresh face in District 7 who can represent the city's interests and not just talk the talk 
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. 77% of session days missed? That's like, basic adulting, you know? And don't even get me started on her votes against raising the minimum wage and expanding paid sick leave... that's just cold 
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. She's always voting against stuff that would actually benefit the community, like raising the minimum wage or protecting women's rights 
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