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Advocates say an extra benefit
would be nice, but the rate of pay for
these workers is the real issue. They
charge that the pay level is unrealistic
and blame the government for not
providing enough in contracts with
community organizations to pay the
individuals.
"The Department of Community
Health gives us a flat amount that has
to cover everything," Keller said.
"Legislators could raise the rate of pay
to us so we could pay the workers.
That would make an enormous differ-
ence."
When the openings were at their
highest, JARC's board voted to
increase workers' starting pay from $9
an hour to $10, covering the differ-
ence from JARC's budget. Worker
benefits include four insurance plan
choices, dental coverage and vacation.
JARC, with client homes in
Southfield, West Bloomfield,
Farmington, Pleasant Ridge and
Huntington Woods, filled almost all of
the openings but currently about 10
vacancies exist for direct-support pro-
fessionals.
Allan Gale, assistant executive direc-
tor of the Jewish Community,Council
of Metropolitan Detroit, said the gov-
ernment is already involved in the
issue but could do more.
"The government does pay for so
much of the health-care industry.
They pay for improvements in facili-
ties, research and have contracts with
providers, like those in the Jewish
community," he said. "Why shouldn't
that extend to paying for these work-
ers to receive a better wage?" ❑

Quarles was active in an effort to
raise awareness of and participa-
tion in Census 2000.
"As a state representative, my
priorities are to represent all the
people in the district — from the
youngest to the oldest. I get out in
the community and meet with
constituents to discuss those tough
issues that hinder quality of life
for the people in the district,"
Quarles said. "I believe my experi
ences in the Legislature has
enabled me to acquire a working
knowledge of the legislative
process and to pass legislation that
is good for the people of
Michigan.
`I would like to continue to
serve the district and represent
them as their voice in Lansing."

Q: If the electorate passes Proposal
1, the Legislature will have to pro-
vide the rules for its implementa-
tion. Are you for or against school
vouchers? Why?
Quarles: I do not support school
vouchers. I believe vouchers would
weaken the public-school system. I
believe we need to strengthen the
public schools and allow every child
in Michigan the opportunity to
receive a quality education.
Q: An issue that crops up with rela-
tive frequency is the implementation
of organized school prayer. Are you
for or against the implementation of
such action? Why?
Quarles: I do not support organized
school prayer in public schools.
Q: The Legislature is hammering out
long-term care and mental-health
plans that, when in place, would pro-
vide protection to those with chronic
or serious physical ailments, as well as
to those who are mentally ill, when
their insurance will not cover quality
care or access to care. How do you
suggest protecting consumer rights
during the implementation of one or
both of these plans?
Quarles: I do believe these programs,
if packaged appropriately, would pro-.
tect consumer rights, if implement-
ed. We need to be careful that the
health-care industry works in concert
with insurance companies to further
ensure that both quality and accessi-
bility issues are addressed for all sub-
scribers.
Q: The growing body of senior cit-
izens has transportation needs that
social-service agencies have not
been able to meet. What would
you do as a state representative to
solve this situation?
Quarles: I would continue to work
with transportation companies and
service organizations to develop a
comprehensive program of transporta-
tion for seniors in the community I
am aware that some services currently
exist with SMART. But I am also
aware that there have been some con-
cerns expressed by several seniors who
have had to cancel appointments and
have experienced difficulty in reestab-
lishing their transportation when it is
needed.
There would need to be an assess-
ment conducted and maintained regu-
larly to see what the needs for trans-
portation are, and the best methods to
assure that [seniors' needs don't go
unmet]. ❑

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