Who The Hell Are "Wayne Kids Win!" And Why Are They Asking For Money That Should Be Going To The Schools?

https://www.waynekidswin.com/

Who are Wayne Kids Win!?

I dunno, do you?

I searched the website, but found nothing.

I searched Michigan LARA, but found nothing.

I would have called them but there is neither phone nor email contact to be found, unless a form counts.

I looked up the domain and found it was recently created in New York:

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Why am I so concerned about this appropriations campaign?

Because an unknown organization wants to independently administer all this money for the kids, and you know how that typically works out, just look at what Detroit did with the Hardest Hit Funds.

I will not revisit the decades of stealin'  from the Detroit Public Schools but you are free to pull my PACER cases, if they have not been removed from the dockets.

Besides, these Public Private Partnerships have made it perfectly clear that they have all intentions of furthering their "compelling government interests of the highest order" where that order seems to be the work of the tax exempt god.

The brochure states it was "Paid for by regulated funds by Wayne Kids Win".

Well, by golly, that is a new one for me - "regulated", so I shall just assume, as I have nothing tangible to test this concept of regulated funds, for this to mean that there is some form of corporate parental rights going on, so I looked up Chalkbeat.

BRANCH

Company Number

4765301

Status

Active

Incorporation Date

28 May 2015 (over 4 years ago)

Company Type

FOREIGN BUSINESS CORPORATION

Jurisdiction

New York (US)

Branch

Branch of CHALKBEAT, INC. (Delaware (US))

Registered Address

• 15 NORTH MILL STREET
• NYACK
• 10960
• NEW YORK
• United States

Previous Names

• CHALKBEAT, INC.

Directors / Officers

• CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK INC, dos process agent
• CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK INC, registered agent

Registry Page

https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/corp_publ...

Source New York Department of State, https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/corp_publ..., 1 Oct 2019

Someone from the FBI should take a few moments out their day, and take the time to feel my pain.

Seriously.

Make it stop.

This is a foreign invasion to take over government and it always starts with the children because no one cares.

This money belongs to the classrooms and teachers, not anonymous Corporate Shape Shifters.

These petition signatures were fraudulently solicited which will automatically nullify the vote.

The Wayne County Clerk should know better, but we are dealing with Cathy Garrett so I will wait for her tale to unfold when it comes to elections.

And this ends another exciting adventure of stealin' the children, land and votes.

Campaign committee collects 90K signatures for after-school program millage

Three years after Wayne County voters approved a 2-mill, six-year millage to provide funding for its school districts, another proposal dedicated to after-school programs is making the rounds — most likely landing on the March 2020 ballot.

Campaign committee Wayne Kids Win! delivered almost 90,000 signatures to the Wayne County Clerk's Office Tuesday in time to be considered on next year's ballot, said the group in a news release. The campaign hopes to increase access to high-quality after-school programs to children and youth across the county.

Wayne Kids Win! gathered well more than the minimum 53,000 signatures needed from registered voters in Wayne County by Tuesday's deadline to land on the March 10 countywide ballot. Once the clerk's office certifies the signatures, the proposal will be confirmed. The Wayne Kids Win! campaign is set to officially kick off in January.

Wayne Kids Win! announced its petition drive in October. A spokesman for the tax backers told Chalkbeat that the committee includes education leaders, law enforcement leaders, elected officials, child advocates, and business leaders. Supporters Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and DTE Energy President and CEO Jerry Norcia.

In addition, The Skillman Foundation has also supported the group by funding research to look into potential public funding options that can help finance after-school programs. The organization then talked to several community leaders, informing them of the benefits of after-school programs and the lack of access in some areas.

“The safety of our kids has never been more important,” said Napoleon in the release. “I am truly excited Wayne County voters have shown support for making this once-in-a-lifetime investment in after-school programs that help keep kids safe and on a positive path.”

The proposal would support after-school programs year-round that strive to improve math and reading skills, help develop work-readiness skills, promote safety and provide recreation opportunities for Wayne County children. The group said a proposed rate of 1 mill would cost the average homeowner an estimated $82 per year, or less than $7 per month. If passed, the proposal will provide stable, dedicated funding to develop and expand after-school programs.

All millage dollars would be reported on a public website and go through an independent financial audit every year to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, said the committee. In addition, an independent oversight board will evaluate programs for effectiveness.

Mark Fisk, a spokesman for the committee, told Chalkbeat that school districts, charter schools, nonprofit organizations and agencies such as parks and recreation departments could be eligible for the funding. He said the money would be collected by the county, but would be administered by the 15-member oversight board and approved by the Wayne County Commission. However, no information was given on how the millage would be split among districts.

The proposal may land in the same year two other education-related millage are expected to be on the ballot for Wayne County residents. In November 2020, the six-year millage is up for renewal, while an 18-mill operating millage for Detroit Public Schools will be on the ballot next August.

The Wayne Kids Win! news comes after Dearborn Public Schools recently rejected a $240 million bond proposal in the November election that would have funded repairs and renovations for the district's school buildings.

“As CEO of a large business headquartered in Wayne County, I know after-school programs work,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy President and CEO. “They provide kids with the skills needed to compete in a global economy — one that demands a skilled workforce, including skilled trades. Wayne Kids Win! is a unique opportunity for our community to make a landmark investment in the future of our young people.”

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Much Love To Damon Keith - An Original Old School Civil Rights Legal Dog

I used to have pictures of his Soul Food Luncheon in the federal courthouse every year, but I think I lost them along my journeys.

If one of my #Superfans just so happens to stumble across my lost data, would you, please, be so kind to post it up so the world can find them.

I always made sure to take everyone a plate.

To my giggly, little high schooler...

I always keep my vows.

Much love.

On a mission...

Leaders pay respects to late Judge Damon Keith

Federal Judge Damon Keith of Detroit died Sunday morning at 96. Dignitaries from around Michigan weighed in to offer their respects. Some of the statements run full-length, others have been excerpted.

Federal Judge Damon Keith of Detroit
died Sunday morning. He was 96.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Judge Damon Keith was a civil rights icon. In his decades of public service, he stood up for what was right, even if it meant facing attacks and threats from others. Because of his strength, his determination, and his commitment to ending racism in our country, Michigan is grateful and better for it. We should honor Judge Keith’s legacy by working together to build a Michigan where everybody, no matter who they are or where they come from, can get ahead.”

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan: "Detroit lost a dear friend this morning with the passing of Judge Damon Keith, and America lost a national treasure.

"Judge Keith left as indelible a mark on this nation and our city as any jurist in history. During his more than 50 years on the federal bench, he handed down rulings that have safeguarded some of our most important and cherished civil liberties, stopping illegal government wiretaps and secret deportation hearings, as well as ending the racial segregation of Pontiac schools. Here in Detroit, he opened the doors for countless young law clerks, many of who have gone on to become judges themselves.

Damon Keith & John Conyers acting like  two high school
 best buddies with the Emancipation Proclamation
"Much love coming, in honor of Detroit legacies"

"I have so many fond memories of Judge Keith. I was humbled and honored the two times he administered the oath of office when I was sworn in as Mayor. I will always treasure the Thanksgiving Day I spent with him in 2016, driving him in the parade as he served as Grand Marshal.

"America is a better place because it had Judge Keith to help safeguard our civil liberties. Our city is a better place because he spent every day of his life as a committed and involved Detroiter. We will miss him dearly."

Former Gov. James Blanchard: “He was such a kind man. Such a positive force in Michigan and the country. He’s a Michigan legend and an American legend. He was always trying to encourage civic engagement. He was always involved.”

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson: "It’s a sad day. Judge Damon Jerome Keith passed away earlier today, and we are all mourning the loss of this outstanding civil rights pioneer, federal judge and great friend of Wayne State. I had the honor of being sworn in as the 12th president of Wayne State University by Judge Keith, but it meant even more to me to have met the man. At my swearing in ceremony Judge Keith said, “For Wayne State to be great, it has to be good.” I have used those apt words as my guiding light in the leadership of Wayne State.

Avern Cohn & Damon Keith
"Official Old School Civil Rights Legal Dogs"
WOOF!

"A quick litany of his accomplishments wouldn’t adequately tell the story of this great man, who served 10 U.S. presidents and led from the bench efforts to racially desegregate schools, at a time when there was overwhelming opposition to such a move. His bravery and compassion marked every decision he made in his position as a federal judge, and we are all grateful for the momentous change he affected in the national social conscience.

"Judge Keith received his master of laws from Wayne State in 1956 and remained committed to his alma mater throughout the rest of his life. We opened the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights on our campus in 2011 to promote the educational, economic and political power of underrepresented communities in urban settings. Judge Keith was deeply committed to civil rights for all people, and the Center upholds his values in everything it does.

"Greatness is not randomly conferred on people. It comes from a place in the heart and the soul that defies easy explanation. Damon J. Keith was a great man. The Wayne State community mourns his passing and pledges to honor his legacy through our work in the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, and by striving to prepare the next generation of leaders to carry his work forward."

Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony: "The civil rights community has lost a giant among those who have consistently fought to hold fast to the rein of justice and equity for all people. This is particularly true in the cause of Black Freedom and social justice.  Judge Damon Keith for a half century has led in this cause. An icon in the civil rights community, he has rendered uncompromising decisions from punishing illegal government wiretapping, and the racial motivation of building a wall of segregation around the City of Pontiac.

"He would certainly be a thorn in the judicial side of this current administration and its treacherous policies of family separation and deportation. He was an early opponent in the judicial process to expose secret deportations and government abuse of its authority. Judge Keith will long be remembered for his work off the bench with the NAACP. He was an early organizer and supporter of the largest sit-down Dinner in the nation, the Annual Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner of the Detroit Branch.

"He was a great supporter an advocate for the City of Detroit and for African American political empowerment. Judge Keith represents an era of bold, an courageous, judicial principles.  These principles helped guide precedents for those  too cautious to be just and sometimes too afraid to stand alone!"

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel: "I only hope that we, as a nation, work feverishly to ensure that Judge Keith’s legacy and body of work does not die with him. If our federal courts do not protect us from tyranny and the undermining of basic rights and liberties, who will?"

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell: “We have lost a protector of the people and I just lost another good friend. Judge Keith was an example of the best of Michigan. John and Damon worked closely together for many years in fighting for equality for all. We are losing many giants who stood against enormous odds, lived in historical times and opened doors wider for all of us. Their spirit, courage and wisdom needs to live on.”

Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Page Hood of the Eastern District of Michigan: “It is a great loss to our nation and the Constitution to lose a legal giant like Judge Keith. He dedicated his legal life to protecting the rights guaranteed under our Constitution and decided some of the pressing issues of our time.

“He was a dedicated husband to his late wife and a loving father and grandfather. During an outstanding and demanding legal career, he found time to mentor law clerks and judges. Those of us who knew him appreciate the time he gave us.”

Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans: "Democracy stands on the shoulders of leaders like Judge Damon Keith. Few have played such an important role in protecting civil liberties and forcing our country to live up to its foundational ideals of equality and justice for all. As we mourn, we also celebrate the life of an icon who left this world far better than he found it. He did so much for so many, it’s hard to adequately put into words."

"On a personal level, Judge Damon Keith was more than a mentor, he was a motivator who challenged us to be the best version of ourselves. He was always there when called upon to help prepare the next generation of civil rights leaders and public servants. We looked to him for guidance and wisdom and always walked away inspired to reach higher. When I was first elected to public office, Judge Keith swore me in, which I consider the honor of a lifetime."

Judge Eric L. Clay, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: “Judge Keith was one of the most influential Federal jurists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The grandson of slaves, his rulings in over 52 years on the bench had a profound impact on American life. His decisions ranged from prohibiting the Nixon Administration from warrantless wiretapping in national security cases, to the integration of the Detroit Police Department and the Pontiac Public Schools. President Lyndon Johnson
appointed him to the US District Court in 1967, where he later served as the Court’s first African American Chief Judge. In 1977 he was elevated to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the nation’s second-highest Court, by President Jimmy Carter. He was a family man possessed of uncommon humility, a leading patron of the arts, a mentor who opened doors to scores of aspiring lawyers and judges, and a proud son of Detroit."

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters: “Detroit, our state and country have lost an extraordinary jurist and legal trailblazer. Judge Damon Keith devoted his life to public service and ensuring equal protection under the law. He will be best remembered for his decisions from the federal bench to protect civil rights and individual liberties."

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Keith. Damon Keith was a remarkable man and respected judge. As one of the nation’s longest serving judges, Judge Keith played a role in court decisions that helped to expand civil rights and protect civil liberties for all Americans. Because of Judge Keith’s work on the federal bench, our state and the country have been changed for the better.

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP: "We mourn civil rights icon Judge Damon Keith. Guardian of justice since 1967. Landmark rulings in school desegregation, fair housing & voting rights. Still judging at age 96 His commitment will never be matched. Nation forever in his debt."

Richard A. Bierschbach, dean of Wayne State University Law School: "We’ve lost one of the greatest civil rights champions of our time. For more than 50 years, Judge Damon J. Keith has been an unwavering voice for those who have been unjustly silenced. As dean of Wayne State University Law School, proud home to the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, I know that his legacy will live on in the eyes and hearts of our Damon J. Keith Scholars and every student who learns the law in the center that bears his name.

"Judge Keith was the first member of his family to earn a college degree and went on to earn his master of laws from Wayne Law in 1956. For some of our students, he is the reason they came to law school, and specifically to our law school. Because of Judge Keith, those students are out in the world changing it for the better.

"Words feel inadequate to describe the life of a man who changed the fabric of a nation and how much he meant to the Wayne Law community — he was an extraordinary person and a compass for courage and justice, but that does not even begin to capture the full measure of his character or the impact he had and will continue to have on all of us.

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow: "Judge Damon Keith was a crusader for justice. His life’s work made a lasting impact on civil rights and civil liberties in America. There will never be another Damon Keith."

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson: "Our country has lost a legal titan who spent more than half a century as a crusader for civil rights. His decisions from the bench prevented the federal government from infringing on individual liberties and helped to battle systemic racism in corporations, municipalities and schools. I first came to Michigan to clerk for Judge Keith, who became my mentor. I was proud to serve as dean at the law school that houses the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights. His quote, 'Democracies die behind closed doors,' is emblazoned above the center’s entrance at Wayne State University Law School and should serve as a reminder to all of us as we aspire to the legacy he has left our nation."

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield: “Heaven has gained another giant. This wonderful man was an inspiration and a friend to me. Your Honor, thank you for giving so much of your life to serve and uplift others.”

Barb McQuade, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan: “I am grateful to have known Judge Damon Keith, a crusader for justice who served the public as a model of dignity. In his honor, let’s renew our commitment to respect for others, even when we disagree.”

U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider: "Judge Keith’s impact on our legal system will not be forgotten. He dedicated his life to public service, beginning with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an incredibly civil and courteous man, and everyone will miss his constant smiles in the courthouse hallways."

Longtime Detroit politico Sam Riddle: "You were always on the legal battlefield to make #America live up to her promises, R.I.P."

Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy K. Baruah: “The terms ‘legend’ and ‘trailblazer’ are sometimes overused, but not when applied to Judge Damon Keith. Judge Keith’s story, that began as the grandchild of slaves, to achieving the pinnacle of American jurisprudence, inspired scores of Americans and his legacy will continue to inspire.”

Judge Greg Mathis:  "Judge Keith was one of the most effective Jurists of our time His work and belief in guaranteeing equal protection under the  law brought forth a country  that is better off now because of the work he's done in the past."

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Cocktails & Popcorn: The Wayne County Treasurer, Executive, Commissioner & More Detroit Election Foreign Interference

Yes, as former Deputy Treasurer since 2011, Eric Sabree saw everything.

On that note, I am just going to sit back and suggest a lovely mug of hot cocoa, with a splash of Bailey's Irish Creme, and see if he is going to be one of those "day-late-dollar-short" whistleblowers.

I believe this is the part of the story where they start turning on each other and eating their own flesh because this is how you throw elections, like the 2016 election, but hey, what do I know?

I know it would be fun to try a splash of vanilla vodka in a toasty hot chocolate.

Evans, commission chair call for reviews of treasurer's family land purchases

Eric Sabree

Detroit — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and the chair of the Wayne County Commission both called for separate reviews Wednesday of auction purchases by the family of Treasurer Eric Sabree.

Evans said he sent a letter to the county's ethics board Wednesday urging them to review the real estate transactions detailed Tuesday in a Detroit News investigation, which he called "extremely troubling."

He said he also reached out to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

County Commission Chairwoman Alisha Bell on Wednesday said she was concerned enough that she requested the commission's Auditor General start its regular audit of Sabree's office several months early to look into the real estate deals.

Evans told The News on Wednesday that more needs to be known about what happened.

"You don't have a policy that prohibits something and then knowingly violate the policy," Evans said. "People need to have faith in the process.

"The county has worked hard on improving transparency for years, and this does not help that."

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday night that it was informed that Evans had sent the matter to the Ethics Board.

The News' investigation found, through multiple Freedom of Information Act requests, real estate transactions involving Sabree's family that overlap his public role, including county sales involving his wife, son and nephew, along with family properties purchased at auction that later racked up enough tax debt that they could have been seized but weren't.

Treasurer's office rules ban the office's employees and their families from participating in the auction, which seizes properties from homeowners with late taxes and sells them to the highest bidder.

Sabree issued a written statement late Tuesday expressing remorse.

"I truly regret that I didn't get more involved in my family's long-standing real estate business by directing them away from auction properties," he wrote. "I assure you there was no special treatment and the facts bear out the auctions are open bidding."

Warren Evans 

Calls to a Sabree spokesman weren't returned late Wednesday.

Earlier, Sabree also said in written statements that he's only had minimal interest in U.S. Development Services — his former real estate company in question with the transactions — since his wife took over in 2006. He said he had no role in his relatives' auction purchases. But Sabree acknowledged his family's tax debt, comparing it to what many working families face today.

Chairman Carron Pinkins said Wednesday that the seven-member county ethics board would review Evans' request.

Bell said the commission's audit will begin soon.

"When something like this happens, we have to do our due diligence ... to look into it formally," Bell said. "I don't think the treasurer would be opposed to that."

Evans wrote in the letter to the ethics board that "it appears a serious breach of ethics has occurred and warrants further examination."

Experts told The News, including Peter Henning, a Wayne State University Law professor, that because the public has access to the auction, the purchases don't appear to be an obvious ethical violation. Current auction rules ban treasurer employees and their immediate families from participating  "directly or indirectly, in the bidding and purchasing by any means, including and not limited to, joint ventures ..." The rules don't include possible penalties for violations.

Among The News' findings:

• U.S. Development Services, a company Sabree formed in 2002, bought three foreclosed Harper Woods homes in the 2011 auction while he was a deputy treasurer coordinating the sale. The company would later violate a requirement on two of the homes to stay current on property taxes for two years, an auction policy instituted that year to curb speculators. 
• 
  
• Ten properties either owned by Sabree, his wife or U.S. Development Services owed nearly $29,000 in delinquent county taxes as of November 2018, most of it three years late. It was paid 10 days after The News first inquired. 
• 
  
• One of those properties, a vacant west side lot on Wyoming near Marygrove College owned by his wife, escaped foreclosure this year even though it should have been sold at the annual auction, according to state law. Sabree said that was an error by his staff.
• 
  
• Sabree's son, Adam, an attorney, was listed as a successful auction bidder in 2017, pledging $9,600 for an east side brick home on Gallagher near Eight Mile and Ryan roads, according to county records. Adam Sabree said it was a mistake and he did not bid and Eric Sabree said he wasn't aware his son was listed as a bidder. 

Eric Sabree, who has been treasurer since 2016 and makes $115,891 a year, said he is a "limited member" of U.S. Development Services but his role only has been to "sign and file papers and to provide legal advice" since his wife took over.

"I was not involved with these transactions, and they were done at arm’s length ... Anyone who completed the proper forms and paid the appropriate fees could participate in the public auction of these properties."

Sabree suggests it is unclear if the rule banning family purchases would have applied in 2011 when his wife bought the three Harper Woods homes. Initially, Sabree told The News the rule was "in effect" that year, but he later responded that because the auction was run by a third-party contractor in 2011, it didn't apply. It currently is the office's policy.

Sabree previously told The News that the rule should be changed to "encourage everyone" to purchase at the auction.

Evans said changing that ban would reduce public confidence in the process.

But Evans told WJR-AM's Paul W. Smith earlier on Wednesday that he’s not calling for Sabree to step down from the post.

“If the findings are substantiated or added to, maybe at some later date I would weigh in differently, but right now, I think it’s too early for me to say anything other than it’s troubling and we need to know more.”

Evans added that "we have to learn to learn more about it, and I expect the treasurer will do what’s right, whatever that happens to be."

"Most people, their home is the biggest investment they will ever have in life, so clearly people who have lost their homes would be troubled by some of the things in the report," he said.

Mayor Mike Duggan said Wednesday he had not read the reporting and had no comment.

As chief tax collector, Sabree leads one of the largest government foreclosure auctions in the nation.

It has transferred ownership of more than a quarter of Detroit properties since Sabree started as deputy treasurer in 2011.

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Another Detroit Authority Scandal: Detroit Metropolitan Airport Authority

For more background on the Detroit Metropolitan Airport scandals, click here.

This public corruption scandal goes all the way back to the King Maker, Ed McNamara and former Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano.

I wonder if the FBI is going to cover the EB-5 and Wayne County property foreclosure auctions?

Detroit Metro scandal widens second contractor charged

Detroit — A corruption investigation involving rigged contracts at Detroit Metropolitan Airport widened Tuesday when a contractor was charged in federal court with bribing an airport official.

William Pritula, 69, of Romulus was charged with federal program bribery, a 10-year felony, and the nature of the charge indicates he is expected to plead guilty amid the ongoing investigation.

According to prosecutors, Pritula received $5.47 million after bribing an unnamed official with the Wayne County Airport Authority, which manages and operates Detroit Metro and Willow Run airports.

The criminal charge was filed more than one month after another contractor, Gary Tenaglia, was charged with participating in a conspiracy that defrauded the Wayne County Airport Authority out of $1.5 million.

The conspiracy involves Tenaglia’s firm, Envision Engineering & Maintenance, and a $1.5 million contract to remove snow and ice from the Blue Deck parking structure at the airport. According to court records, Tenaglia conspired with at least two other people who are not named in the court filing.

Tenaglia, 64, a multimillionaire businessman from Rochester, also is expected to plead guilty.

Pritula, meanwhile, is president and owner of his namesake firm, William A. Pritula & Sons, LLC. The firm has worked as an airport contractor for at least eight years and secured contracts for facility and infrastructure maintenance and water main, storm sewer and sanitary system distribution repairs.

From May 2010 to October 2014, Pritula gave the unnamed airport official bribes to influence and reward the official for helping secure airport deals, according to court records.

Prosecutors want a $5.47 million judgment against Pritula. The sum represents gross proceeds obtained by Pritula, according to court records.

Pritula's lawyer, Ben Gonek, declined comment Tuesday.

“The Wayne County Airport Authority is aware of the criminal complaint that was filed today against William Pritula," spokeswoman Erica Donerson said in a statement Tuesday. "Since late 2014, the Airport Authority has not had any contracts with Pritula companies or the individual, William Pritula. We cannot comment further at this time given the pending proceedings.”

The airport authority trumpeted Pritula's firm when it won a $2.6 million maintenance contract in 2010.

“We have seen repeatedly how spending on transportation infrastructure turns out to be an investment in our future,” then-Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano said. “I congratulate Pritula & Sons for their successful bid.”

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