You may have read the recent headline, “Pugh, Winans trade jabs over strip-club ordinance.” Let me tell you the truth, the only fight I will ever engage in is a fight for you, the people of Detroit.

When I sought election to this office, I promised to always do what is best for Detroit. That is what I have done this far and that is what I will continue to do.

As your City Council President, I do not represent only those who are a member of the religious community or those who voted for me or those who own property in the city. I represent all citizens of Detroit. And it is you who I serve.

I know the priorities of this city and I am committed to finding real solutions that will not divide but strengthen our community.

Some want to distract and lead us astray from tackling the problems plaguing Detroit. There are strip-clubs in Detroit. Morally just or not, whether I like it or not - under the law it is legal for adult entertainment clubs to exist. However, we are currently taking steps to crackdown on these clubs and keep them from being a nuisance to our community. We are doing our due diligence to quickly resolve this issue and move onto more important problems, such as, high unemployment, shrinking city services, failing public schools, and a more than $300 million budget deficit.

Let’s remain focused and steadfast on solving the real problems of Detroit.

I am asking citizens, business leaders, the religious community, elected officials and all those who LOVE Detroit to unite together so that we can change our city.

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