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By Jeralyn, Section Elections
Posted on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 04:15:02 PM EST
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Martha Reeves, lead singer for Martha and the Vandellas, has announced she's running for the Detroit City Council.

Reeves said the city is dealing with a number of serious problems including blight, abandoned buildings and a struggling public schools system....Reeves, 63, said she wasn't put off by the sometimes volatile nature of city council meetings.

"I think that our city council could probably get along better if they had a little music," she said. "And I'll get them to dance in the streets."

I bet she will. You go, Martha.

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    From Motown to City Council | 5 comments (5 topical)
    Re: From Motown to City Council (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 04:29:46 PM EST
    Well I guess they'll be "Dancing in the Streets" during a "Heat Wave." Someone had to do it.

    Re: From Motown to City Council (none / 0) (#2)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 06:07:39 PM EST
    But they're wrong if they say she has "Nowhere To Run" *ouch*

    Re: From Motown to City Council (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 06:51:34 PM EST
    I hate it when entertainers run for office because you know that no matter what their qualifications or lack thereof, they'll be elected on the basis of being able to sing or whatever. That said, I'm delighted to hear she's still alive and taking an interest in public life.

    Re: From Motown to City Council (none / 0) (#4)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 07:20:06 PM EST
    "It doesn't matter what you wear, Just as long as you are THERE!"

    Re: From Motown to City Council (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Mon Apr 11, 2005 at 07:33:05 PM EST
    Hey, Doctor Ace, thanks for getting in the spirit.

    From Motown to City Council | 5 comments (5 topical)