Hello Facebook Family! Tomorrow is our Primary Election. Please go vote and remember to bank on BANKS and vote to re-elect Brian Banks for State Representative - District 1. I have a 100% voting and attendance record. People You Trust – Are Banking on BANKS “Representative Brian Banks is a proven leader who has delivered results for the city of Detroit. I’m proud to endorse his re-election.” Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit “Brian is a tireless fighter for the people and his community. He has demonstrated the skills and experience necessary to help move our state forward.” State Rep. Alberta Tinsley-Talabi, District 2 “Brian embodies the spirit of servant leader. His commitment to community and activism instructs his work. Please join me in supporting our State Rep.” State Senator Bert Johnson, District 2 “Brian’s passion coupled with his education and experience give him the necessary tool set to get things done in Lansing.” Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church Partial List Endorsements & Supporters Labor & Political Action Committees: AFSCME Council 25 • American Federation of Teachers (AFT) • Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity • Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) • Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) • Fannie Lou Hamer PAC • Laborers Local 1191 • Michigan Education Association (MEA) • Michigan Credit Union League • Michigan Building & Trades Council • Michigan Maritime Trades Port Council • Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Muslim Community PAC • Planned Parenthood of Michigan • Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 • The Black Slate The Eastside Slate Faith: Bishop J. Drew Sheard • Bishop Timothy A. Williams • Bishop Corletta Vaughn • Pastor Mark Holloway • Missionary Hattie B. Humphrey • Pastor Oscar King • Dr. Steve Bland, Jr. • Pastor George Washington • Pastor Darrell A. Reed Civic: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson Senator Bert Johnson Senator Coleman Young House Democratic Leader Representative Tim Griemel House Minority Floor Leader David Rutledge State Representative Alberta Tinsley-Talabi State Representative Rose Mary Robinson State Representative Fred Durhal Jr. State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton State Representative Sam Singh State Representative Thomas Stallworth State Representative Woodrow Stanley Community: Bill Barlage • Odell Tate • Jim Grenwick • Zelda Anderson Jackie Grant • Latisha Johnson • Beverly Brown • Education Product of Detroit Public Schools Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University Master of Education, Wayne State University Juris Doctor, Michigan State University College of Law PhD Candidate, Walden University EVERYDAY I Go to Work for YOU and This is What I’ve Done: On Community: • Cleaned & Board up over 160 abandoned homes to ensure children had a safe route to school • Delivered over $500,000 in energy bill payment assistance to our community • Helped more than 200 families save their homes from tax foreclosures • Introduced & Passed amendments for frequent blight violations On Education: • Led the fight in the State House to block passage of the Republican-led EAA, a failed experiment • Advocated for teacher voice on Teacher Evaluation legislation • Opposed cuts to education funding On Justice: • Eliminated the Driver’s Responsibility Fee • Introduced & Passed legislation to close the gap in sentencing disparities • Introduced & Passed legislation to assist Human Trafficking victims On Seniors: • Delivered $15 million back to state budget for Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors • Co-Sponsored repeal of senior pension tax • Fought to protect retiree pensions & healthcare On Insurance: • Sponsored legislation to lower auto insurance rates • Co-sponsored legislation to end insurance redlining On Healthcare: • Voted to expand Medicaid to more than 500,000 uninsured citizens Working for YOU with 100% Attendance & Voting Record
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:34:35 +0000
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