Saturday, May 2, 2009

NEXT CAMPAIGN MEETING MAY 4TH!





Please join us Monday, May 4th at 7 o'clock p.m. at 17405 Lahser , North of Grand River at the Motor City Blight Busters Resource Center, 2nd Floor for our next campaign meeting. Learn how you can get involved to bring back positive change in DETROIT, plus a great discussion on PROPOSAL C on the Detroit City Charter Revision.

Hope to see you there because things are "heating" up as we get closer and closer to Election Day on AUGUST 4, 2009! Election time is just 3 months away.

CALL (313) 341-2660 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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BIOGRAPHY

Paul Nettles is focused on improving the quality of life for families and “seasoned citizens” in Detroit. Paul Nettles knows first-hand what families' value and need to make their lives better. The father of three sons, Paul Nettles became a single parent in 1983 and raised two children alone after losing his wife to an illness.

As a Detroit City Council member and through "Citizen-Centered" government, his top priorities include getting Detroit more or improved:

JOBS. (Detroit Stimulus)

EDUCATION.

NEIGHBORHOODS. (Blight Reduction, etc.)

PUBLIC SAFETY. (Police/Fire & EMS)

HEALTHCARE & GREEN INITIATIVES.

Work History
Before his retirement as Chief of Fire Operations for the City of Detroit, Paul Nettles served over 30 years as a veteran firefighter, who received numerous awards and citations for bravery in his quest to serve and protect the citizens of Detroit. “Chief Nettles” as he is often called, has administrative experience having commanded a “Big City” fire department when he was appointed “Chief of Department.” During his appointment, he made decisions that improved the 1000 plus member department operating on a budget that required him to lead, yet do more with less. He also served as Executive Assistant to former Detroit Fire Commissioner Harold D. Watkins, Sr.

In 1978, Chief Nettles was named Firefighter of the Year and taught classes at the Detroit Fire Academy. As a lieutenant, Paul Nettles gained an understanding of police operations, when he was assigned to the Detroit Police and Fire Medical Section, where he served as an investigator.

Education
A lifelong Detroiter, Paul Nettles graduated from Chadsey High School. He was a degree candidate in fire science at Macomb Community College and went on to become a graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s School of Staff Command. Chief Nettles holds certificates in fire tactical operations as well as incident response to Terrorist Bombing. In addition, Chief Nettles participated in the World Congress on Stress, Trauma and Coping in Emergency Services Professions.

Community Service
Paul Nettles has long been active in his community. He is a member of the NAACP and the African American History Club as well as the Retired Police & Fire Chief’s Association. Paul Nettles has the right stuff. He has the strength. He has the experience and he has the know-how to be an effective and action-oriented Councilman for Change in the City of Detroit.