VOTE DONNIE WHITLEY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2 TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 2010 |
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| NEW FACE, NEW IDEA, NEW BEGINNING |
Donnie Whitley was raised in District 2. He is a graduate of Osborn High School. After graduation from high school, he joined the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a Master of Public Administration from Wayne State University, Detroit. He has been working diligently in the community. He is currently the Vice President of the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance and Vice President of the Bliss/Yolanda Block Club. As a community leader, Donnie Whitley has donated countless hours and personal resources to uplift the lives of others. The annual Donnie Whitley’s Children’s Fun Day takes place at the nearby Lipke Park, located on Van Dyke and 7 Mile. Whitley has made this event for children to have a fun while learning social skills. The food and games are donated by local business and funded by Donnie Whitley. Donnie Whitley currently works as a Parole/Probation Officer for the state of Michigan. He has been working in law enforcement for over ten years. Working in law enforcement, he states, "I know CRIME". His experience and training has given him the foresight to fight for legislative reform that is needed in our justice system, legislative reform that is cost effective and not at the expense of public safety. As a small business owner, FilmWaves Video and Photography, he understands the need to own the businesses and create the jobs. Donnie Whitley would like to see more business owners reside in the same community as their business. He produced, directed, and wrote a documentary on the abandon housing issue in the city of Detroit. He would like to address the voters of District 2 with this message. "I love the district where I live. It looks nothing like it did over 20 years ago when I grew up. I feel as if this is home and that I shouldn't have to move. Let the people who are breaking into our homes, cars, and committing unspeakable crimes move. The abandon home issue is an eye sore for this community. However, the core of the problems of recent is a result of predatory lending and the lack of jobs in the state of Michigan. Help me; help you in Lansing". Osborn High School Wayne State University Alumni, BA, MPA United States Army Perfecting Church NAACP Precinct Delegate 6-11 Vice President of Bliss Block Club Vice President of The Osborn Neighborhood Alliance Charles H. Wright of African American History 13th Congressional District Michigan Democratic Party 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Geometry #49, PHA Trade Union Leadership Council Former Council Member American Society of Public Administration Detroit Film makers Coalition Business Owner of FilmWaves Video and Photography Nation Black Masters of Business Administration Association Detroit City Block Issues |