Thursday, January 3 2013 7:39 PM EST2013-01-04 00:39:02 GMT
Thursday, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon clarified what he meant when he said during a recent speaking engagement that Palmer Woods is not Detroit.
Thursday, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon clarified what he meant when he said during a recent speaking engagement that Palmer Woods is not Detroit.
By Ron Savage Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- Speaking at the pulpit of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon said Palmer Woods is not Detroit.
Napoleon was referring to Mike Duggan, who moved into Palmer Woods and like Napoleon is exploring a run for mayor.
Napoleon added Duggan cannot say he has the common experiences Detroiters have.
We visited with folks in Palmer Woods. Many are familiar with Napoleon's "Palmer Woods is not Detroit" statement.
"I love it. We have a wonderful community here, and Palmer Woods is very much Detroit and I pay taxes just like Detroiters pay taxes. So yes, please don't tell me we're not in Detroit," said Alicia Turner.
"We knew we would be up against this when we started this effort," said Bryan Barnhill, Duggan's campaign manager. Duggan is out of town.
"These kinds of messages have been a part of Sheriff Napoleon's messaging over the past month."
We asked Napoleon for comment. He declined for this story, but directed us to his Twitter and Facebook pages. Napoleon does a backpedal from the comments in church and wrote on Twitter, "Palmer Wood is not Detroit? Nothing is further from the truth."
However, the Palmer Woods experience is far different from that of the average Detroiters' neighborhood.
Jim Anderson of Palmer Woods said he has met both Napoleon and Duggan.
"I'm in favor for whichever person can get the job done. I sort of know both of them, but I'm a little mixed at this point. I like them both. I don't think you can go wrong with either one of them."
"Just based upon the positive response we've been getting from Detroiters in neighborhoods all across this city, that divisiveness won't work," Barnhill said.
Napoleon's office indicated the sheriff does want to meet with Fox 2 Thursday morning.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:14 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Friday, January 18 2013 10:59 PM EST2013-01-19 03:59:24 GMT
Students, teammates, and family members gathered Friday night, remembering Toron Murphy Jr. A senior at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit, Murphy Jr. died this past Tuesday after tragically
Students, teammates, and family members gathered Friday night, remembering Toron Murphy Jr. A senior at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit, Murphy Jr. died this past Tuesday after tragically
Monday, May 20 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:26:50 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-09 02:37:53 GMT
A Wayne-Westland firefighter's life has been tragically cut short. Wednesday, 29-year-old Brian Woehlke was killed on the job. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter.
A Wayne-Westland firefighter's life has been tragically cut short. Wednesday, 29-year-old Brian Woehlke was killed on the job. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:31:05 GMT
A beloved girls basketball coach at Cody High School is one of the latest victims of deadly gun violence in Detroit. Family, friends and players gathered on Friday to remember Coach Charles Knott.
A beloved girls basketball coach at Cody High School is one of the latest victims of deadly gun violence in Detroit. Family, friends and players gathered on Friday to remember Coach Charles Knott.
Sunday, April 28 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-04-29 01:33:01 GMT
An investigation is underway into Saturday's explosion and fire at the Marathon refinery in Detroit. On Sunday, residents reported a strong "rotten egg" smell in the area.
An investigation is underway into Saturday's explosion and fire at the Marathon refinery in Detroit. On Sunday, crews were re-testing air quality and residents reported a strong "rotten egg" smell following the incident.
Sunday, April 28 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:41:28 GMT
A Marathon Petroleum spokesman says no one was hurt after a fire at a refinery in Detroit Saturday. The fire is out, no one hurt, cause under investigation.
A Marathon Petroleum spokesman says no one was hurt after a fire at a refinery in Detroit Saturday. Fox 2 has learned the fire started in one of the smaller tanks; the fire is out and the cause is being investigated.
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