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the arrival of the Palladium project, I
expect those numbers to skyrocket.
The city must be proactive in working
with the school board and the various
student councils to develop youth pro-
grams and facilities for our youth.

BROWN

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There are no major areas of dis-
Q2 content currently between the
city and the school board. A resolution
opening up our schools' recreational
facilities to our community would be
an area of discussion. Recreational
activities and interests are very impor-
tant for teenagers as a positive use of
their time; some cooperation between
the city and the school board on this
issue could benefit our city Our
schools are very much a reason why
many families choose to live here.

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Holocaust Memorial Center, Anti-
Q2
Defamation League, Chaldean
groups and NAACP. The city and school
district have partnered in several areas,
whether seeking synergy in procurement
or addressing children at risk through
joint programs like Birmingham Youth
Assistance (which I chaired for three
terms) and the Birmingham Coalition
to Combat Substance Abuse (of which
I am a founding member). At the sec-
ond coalition summit meeting, we

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In the past, there have been con-
Q2 flicts between the school board
and the residents when local schools are
scheduled for closing. While the school
board is accountable to the entire school
district, which is considerably larger
than the city of Birmingham, they need
to gain a greater sensitivity to neighbor-
hood issues. Schools are symbols of
neighborhood pride and provide accom-
modation for social, community and
governmental functions. Residents and
the school board must work together to
ensure the survival of neighborhood
schools, also for their role as cultural and
social anchors in the neighborhood.

DIXON

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DAMMAN froM page 18
abuse. It has contributed along with
the school board both personnel
resources and funds to the community
coalition. We also have several students
that have advisory positions on our
various boards and commissions. This
program depends on the school board
to help qualify participating students.

Bloomfield Hills

developed a number of cooperative
initiatives, including more activities
for teens (like successful "Band Jams"
in the park) and stricter ordinances on
liquor sales in stores.

from page 18
should have the best facilities,
Q2 equipment, staff and teachers
available. This means spending money,
which means we need a healthy proper-
ty tax base, and this is the best reason
of all to encourage a reasonable amount
of redevelopment of older homes and
buildings in our city. New and remod-
eled homes and buildings pay substan-
tial tax dollars for our students.

LEWISTON

MCKEON from page 18
awareness of the task force and to
encourage discussion and events that
further this goal.

City leaders and school officials

Q2 are working considerably closer

than in the past. Recent events result-
ing from this new coalition include
several summits. These summits are a
coalition of all facets of the communi-
ty — schools, neighborhoods, faith
communities, law, merchants, etc. —
to brainstorm community issues and
concerns. An example of this better
working relationship is in the passage
of the $98 million school bond, when
a seated commissioner served as vice
chair. I would like to see the parks and
recreation department work more in
partnership with the school board for
our teen community.

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and by remaining in open dialogue
with surrounding communities.

MOORE

Because the Birmingham school

Q2 district encompasses an area larg-

er than Birmingham, Birmingham
-Public Schools address needs that cross
the city boundaries. However, we share
certain concerns despite our different
roles: curbing substance abuse and the
related spill-over effect on crime,
school safety and well-being of our stu-
dent residents; providing an adequate
range of recreational and community
opportunities for all students; and
including student members on our citi-
zen boards. I have worked to provide
city funding for youth recreational
opportunities, and serve as a director of
the Birmingham Coalition Against
Substance Abuse. I support substance-
free events like the Band Jam.

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and events sponsored by the city of
Southfield.

BELL