The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC), one of the nation’s largest African American chambers, announces its PAC endorsement of Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon for mayor of the City of Detroit. “The PAC decided overwhelmingly to support Sheriff Benny Napoleon because of his leadership history, safety track record, and economic agenda to support local, neighborhood, Black-owned, Detroit-based businesses—the real underserved, and ignored, economy in Detroit, according to Duron Marshall, PAC Chair. “Additionally, the committee would like to thank all the candidates who took the time out of their busy schedules to fill out our questionnaire and request endorsement.
Please continue to support Black-owned business and the MBCC advocacy efforts.” Detroit is home to more than 32,000 Black businesses and ranked #4 in the entire country behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, which will play a major role in influencing Detroit politics. The MBCC PAC encourages all Black businesses in Detroit to support its endorsed candidates in the upcoming primary to be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
“As the oldest Black-owned retail clothier in the City of Detroit and President of the Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate chapter of MBCC, we believe Benny Napoleon will be a progressive advocate for an urban economic agenda in the City of Detroit.” Tony Stovall, President of the Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. “I, along with many Detroiters, value the work of the Michigan Black Chamber to provide guidance to entrepreneurs, promote Black-owned businesses, and help our community address challenges to deliver quality services to residents,” said Benny N. Napoleon, Detroit mayoral candidate. “We share a similar vision in creating the environment across
our city for entrepreneurs to open businesses in the neighborhoods as part of an effort to create livable, walkable, and sustainable neighborhoods. Doing our part, the Napoleon Administration will cut the red tape by reducing the time it takes to receive permits and licenses, and we will make it safe to operate a business in this city. We can create the environment for a pro-growth economy, while businesses will offer the services and jobs that are much needed by Detroiters. I am honored to receive the endorsement from the Michigan Black Chamber and look forward to collaborating
with the chamber and its members to transform this city one square mile at a time.” “It is important that Detroit districts become entrepreneurial centers of economic development. What exists in Detroit’s neighborhoods is an underserved economy due to the lack of direct resources, access to capital, and an urban economic agenda. We believe Benny Napoleon will help Detroit become an epicenter for neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment for diverse business,” said President/CEO Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Ken Harris.
The MBCC PAC plans to host a Black-business fundraiser after the August 6th primary with its General Election endorsees. A list of endorsements for Mayor and City Council is attached.
Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorsements
2013 City of Detroit Primary Election
Office of Mayor
Benny N. Napoleon
Detroit City Council
District 1 – James Tate
District 2 – No Endorsement
District 3 – Scott Benson
District 4 – No Endorsement
District 5 – Mary Sheffield, Brian White
District 6 – William I. Robinson
District 7 – No Endorsement
At-Large – Brenda Jones, David Bullock
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