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Profile Candidate: Robert Leman

Former Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Leman is running for Supervisor. Get to know him before you cast your vote.

 

Former Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Leman is running against current Supervisor Rick Stathakis. 

Leman served as police chief for ten years. In 2011, his contract with the township was not renewed. The 57-year-old resident announced in Febuary he would run for political office for the first time.

Leman has lived in Shelby Township for more than 10 years with his wife, Jean. The couple attend Shepherds Gate Church in Shelby Township.

Together they have three children, Kelly, Robert, Christopher, and a granddaughter Kalya, a daughter-in-law Lori, and soon to be daughter-in-law Allison. 

1. What led you to try for the post of supervisor initially?

With 10 years as a major Department Head, I am very familiar with our Township’s government operations. The current supervisor votes for projects benefiting his own special interest group of developer campaign contributors.  I cannot be bought. In my decade of protecting the township, I built up $16 million for future protection costs while expanding police protection. I know how to budget. While I was police chief, Shelby was rated as one of the safest communities in America of its size. I know how to lead. Shelby taxpayers deserve an honest leader. The people of our community deserve much better. I intend to see that I deliver that to them.

2. What do you plan to change if elected?


On day one I intend to restore honesty and integrity to the office of supervisor. I will be a full-time public servant, serving the people and no one else.  I will eliminate no-bid contracts and costly consultants to make daily operation decisions, and I will restore transparency by eliminating backroom deals.

3. If elected, what township issues would you like to focus on?  

I will rebuild and restore public confidence in our ability to serve and protect the public. And by that, I mean delivering all of the services we ought to provide in as efficient and cost effective manner as possible.

5. What personal and professional accomplishments are you most proud of? 

Professionally, I am most proud of leading one of the most professional and well-trained police departments in the state, which resulted in being named one of the safest communities in the country.  Shelby Township consistently had one of the lowest crime rates in the region while I was police chief.  Under my leadership, I was fiscally conservative, built up reserve funds of nearly $16 million dollars, and provided the means to build a new police station with no additional money from our taxpayers.  Personally, I am most proud of my wife of 33 years, Jean.  Together we have raised a beautiful family, having been blessed with very loving and successful children.

5. Is there one person who has been the most influential in your life? Who? 

My wife has been most influential in my life.  She has always strongly supported me in all my endeavors and continually encourages me, especially through the most trying times.  We also rely on each other to stay strong in our Christian faith.

6. What are key ways you would have residents make a difference locally?  

The key to a strong community is by local government building a strong trust and confidence factor with our residents.  The residents must have a voice. This is accomplished by encouraging our residents to voice their thoughts, ideas and opinions, and the board actually listening and acting on the issues for the betterment of our community, not special interests.

7. What do you like most about the Shelby Township community?

I enjoy the peace and serenity of the neighborhoods and our township’s country-like atmosphere in a metropolitan area.  My favorite spot is River Bends Park.  It is a beautiful park that offers many different amenities.

Related Topics: Election Guide 2012, Elections, Local Politics, Robert Leman, and candidate profiles

Matt Guarnieri

7:30 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

http://www.candgnews.com/news/msp-report-towing-cites-%E2%80%98lack-oversight%E2%80%99-shelby-pd
What about this article pointing to Mr. Leman's lack of oversight of the Nightingale Towing Service for years and the fact that the Nightingale PAC is sponsoring Mr. Leman's run for Supervisor and the owner of Nightingale Service, John Nightingale collected the majority of the candidate signatures for Mr. Leman's run as a Supervisor candidate?
This all seems to point to possible collusion or conspiracy, Mr. Leman overlooked Nightingales "improper" action with abandoned and stored vehicles and the Nightingales pay him back by financing his election bid to office..... I bet there have been cash and favors changing hands between these two for years.

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Bill Peters

7:51 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Not Impressed-I think we have an over paid PD and too many of them. I never met a Shelby cop that was professional. We might be the safest-but what actual crimes do we have here-All I read about is cars being broken into-Not a tough job to keep Shelby safe

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SharonP

10:15 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

It's what we do not read about in the news that scares me, Bill. This township has had too many stranger dangers in the past two years. I credit the police with keeping the children safe in these scary times.

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Bill Peters

1:59 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

I credit the parents for teaching there children how to handle a situation like that.-I would think "stranger dangers" would be in the paper

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SharonP

7:41 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Bill-- I was surprised to read your line, "I would think 'stranger dangers' would be in the paper".

Do you read the local papers? Do you watch the local news? Do you read Patch.com or just post comments?

What does being completely clueless about the string of "stranger dangers" say about you as an informed individual?

And YOU may say, "it's the parents responsibility to keep the children safe", but the rest of the world appreciates what the Police do.

CBS news on 3 stranger dangers in Shelby Twp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyJKorLqEiU

ABC news on the Stranger Danger near 23 and Dequindre: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ7bbv1XhfU

Patch.com reporting on Crissman Stranger Danger http://shelby-utica.patch.com/articles/sketch-of-man-suspected-of-approaching-children-released

As Marina points out in this Patch.com article, "A fifth stranger danger incident has been reported in Shelby Township in the past two months."
http://shelby-utica.patch.com/articles/police-man-approaches-child-in-shelby-township

Matt Guarnieri

8:25 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Don't forget the millions in lawsuit payouts sighting an improperly trained and managed police force while Leman was chief.
Now Leman himself is suing taxpayers.

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Nancy Smith

9:09 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Why didn't one of you run for the position?

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Bill Peters

9:30 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

I would not have the time or energy at my age to do the job correctly. I cannot speak for Matt

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Thomas Delise

8:48 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Nancy I'm pretty sure Matt & Bill are the same person.My guess Matt likes post under many names.to make it look like people believe his comments aren't nonsense! ( shall I say comment because he says the samething over and over.

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Bill Peters

10:13 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

We are not the same people-Thomas

SharonP

10:16 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Stathakis creeps me out with his thirst for power. Why on earth was he hanging out in the Police Department after midnight--the night he allegedly harassed a female officer? Stathakis comes across as a cheap politician who will do anything for a photo op. Stathakis sold sugar water to fat kids for 2 decades and is trying to pass it off as vital business experience. Bob Leman put his life on the line to protect Shelby citizens every single day. It comes down to:

One is a Police Chief, the other a sugar water/insurance salesman. The person you support says a lot about you.

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Matt Guarnieri

12:12 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

The officer in question has a history of irrational behavior; why else would she be at a desk job at Midnight. The officer in question also had a lawsuit filed against Robert Leman that was coming to court in the very near future. The case was filed before Stathakis became supervisor, I imagine Mr. Stathakis wanted to ask the officer if she was happy with her position and maybe see if she was as unstable as stories reported.
Stathakis, as supervisor, has complete access to any employee of Shelby Township any time they are doing township business. The previous supervisor visited the police department all the time, in fact I believe he ran the police department and Leman was his subordinate.
What concerns me is the door to the police back offices was open, kind of propped and left unlatched to allow access for someone to leave or enter without using their key card. Were officers reporting to work and then sneaking out while they were supposed to be working...... A real breach of security, I wish this had been investigated further. We had an incident where an assessor admitted to attending Tiger baseball games while clocked in on Township time. I would like this kind of "benefit" abolished.
Ever wonder why the Parks and rec can still keep up with 10 fewer employees? Maybe the tiger game attendance by Township employees has dropped.
Citizens really need to look deeper than just what disgruntled politicians are saying. maybe I will try blogging more in the future.

Truth Seeker

11:14 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

To answer Nancy Smith (Why didn't Bill Peters or Matt Guarnieri run for this position If you read our township Supervisor Profile his most influential time in his life was playing in the sandbox(this is not only a grown man but our Township leader) So my guess is Bill and Matt are too busy playing in the sandbox with our SUPERVISOR

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Matt Guarnieri

12:17 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

I do not know any of the township board or candidates on a personal level, I do not wish to know them that well either. I pay taxes in Shelby Township and the further I investigate some of these trustees the more dishonest some appear. For example look up Lisa Manzella in Shelby Township and Corruption, she is the worst so far.

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Bill Peters

2:33 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Ahh- the bullies strike again-they can only attack a person-Actually I do not like our SUPERVISOR-In fact our SUPERVISOR and I have never met-and at least Matt and I have the courage to use our name-Next you will want to meet me in the parking lot......

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Jeffery Berz

2:25 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

I think that was meant to read “cat litter box”.

HTTP://SHELBYTWPTRUTH.BLOGSPOT.COM

12:27 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

I guess we are back to allowing anonymous posts again. Bob Leman has his hands in both of our pockets trying to get money. One hand is in our front pocket trying to get a taxpayer-funded political job. The other hand is in our back pocket trying to get money by suing taxpayers. If he wins (not very likely) Mr. Leman could settle his own lawsuit against himself and the township and pocket the cold hard cash in excess of $300,000 on the first day he starts getting paid as Supervisor. They he could start handing our contracts to friends, padding pensions of his buddies, and telling taxpayers "well, we need to raise your millage so we don't have to lay off police officers." Leman is a nice and fine man, but he will is not ready to serve in any political office.

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Marina Cracchiolo

3:19 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

No. We are not back to allowing anonymous posts again. Please change your username or it will be deleted. Thank you.

Truth Seeker

12:29 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Truth Seeker, Matt go back in the Sandbox and play with our SUPERVISOR!!!Thats were he learned the most in his life
READ RICKS PROFILE- this is a GROWN MAN OUR LEADER -

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Jeffery Berz

10:39 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

If you’ve never met Bob Leman you should give him a call and meet him.
Bob is a good and decent man. Bob is a family man. He is a husband, father and a grandfather. He truly enjoys his family. This is evident by the way that his family is always around him. You can’t say that about his opponent. Does anyone even know what his wife looks like? Does she support her husband or is she left in the dark?
Bob Leman worked his way up through the ranks in the Warren PD before being hired as the Chief of Police In Shelby. He was hired because he is a good police officer and leader. During his time as Police Chief he did a fine job. He ran a good department and above all kept crime down in the community. I think that’s ultimately what we expect from a police chief and his police force. The current police chief spends much of his time “policing” the township meetings. If I were him I would consider this a mockery of my prestigious position. Roland Woelkers is a good man and deserves to better that being treated like a court officer on Judge Judy.
Once again Bob Leman is a good man. He will tell it to you like it is. He is not sneaky and underhanded. I have faith in Bob to make the Shelby Township government an honest and ethical body again.
The law suit Bob has against the township is brought on by the way Bob was treated by the current supervisor and some of the board members. Bob blew the whistle on 2 board members and paid for it by losing his job. Get the real facts!

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Matt Guarnieri

10:58 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

I don't wish to judge a person on thier personal life when they are elected to represent taxpayers. I judge a politician on HOW WELL they represent the majority of taxpayer, Like it or not, Bob Leman has a history of serving the Shelby Township taxpayers poorly with high spending, poor management of emplyees, extremely poor and corrupt handling of Nightingale Service while they worked under him and a track record of high lawsuit payouts because he didn't know what he was doing as a department head. I do not want a pro union, public lap dog to lead Shelby Township...... we, the taxpayers deserve better.

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Sally Jones

11:03 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

Matt wants the guy who's most important lesson's were learned in the sandbox.

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Matt Guarnieri

11:14 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

I want the person who does what he says he's going to do. Lower cost, not raise taxes, get rid of no bid corrupt contractors.... Mr. Leman did not lead his department well at all... we had millions in lawsuit payouts and poor police leadership was specifically mentioned as the reasons. I can not judge a man on his personal life but on how the taxpayer is represented and Mr. Leman has a poor track record, the other guy has done great for the taxpayer...... just getting rid of corruption makes you enimies and I believe Bob Leman and the Nightingale's are or were the corruption in Shelby Township.... by supporting Mr. Leman you either don't care about the taxpayers in Shelby Twp., have no idea how corrupt the situation was or you just support corruption because it benefited you in some way.

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Lori

3:31 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

If Bob Leman and Nightingale "were" the corruption in Shelby? How do you explain the corruption that is happening with the township right now? Leman and Nightingale are not there. Now what? Your claims are uneducated. You are only rambling.

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Matt Guarnieri

5:45 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

What corruption? The saving taxpayers thousands of dollars per day, the corruption of getting rid of an inept leader in the police department and getting rid of an unscrupulous towing contractor.... The only provable corrupt board member is Lisa Manzella

Sally Jones

11:19 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

Let's support The guy who learned life's important values in the SANDBOX????????

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Sally Jones

11:28 am on Friday, July 13, 2012

Rick said his most Influential lesson's learned were in the sandbox(READ MR. STATHAKIS Profile:Hilarious !!!! leads me to wonder if thats were he learned how to run his not in Shelby Township insurance company

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Lori

3:27 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

Matt, if you think corruption is defined by Mr. Leman, you have been terribly mislead. I do not understand you. If you have such strong opinions, why are you not a registered voter? Are you simply one of Ricky Cronies who is out to intimidate the residents? Stop throwing jabs at the candidates. Your false information and ignorance makes you look uneducated.

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Matt Guarnieri

3:58 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

Lori, I read... The state police investigatged and said the Shelby Township police under the direction of Robert Leman were allowing Nightingales towing to opperate illegally and unmonitored in the township. Nightingale's collected the majority of signatures and paid for the majority of Robert Lemans campaign so far.... this is enough to convince me they are angry their "arangement" was broughg to light and are looking for a way to get their hooks back into taxpayers wallets.
I don't know any of the board on a personal level. I'm just a taxpayer and I am only one vote.
Please, show me the report on corruption.... I have reports and court documents showing the results of Leman's inept and corrupt activity and how it has cost taxpayers and citizens. Please show me how any other person has cost or paid out so much?

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Matt Guarnieri

4:07 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

Bob Leman is so concerned about Shelby Township that he spent the majority of his last year of employment here looking for a job anywhere but in Shelby Twp. He was even willing to move out of state for a job but once a potential emplyer looked up his record and how he got his last employer (Shelby Twp.) Sued for millions of dollars and his lack of leadership was sighted as a major cause in the lawsuit and settlement, no one would hire him...... Only then did he decide not to leave, when no one else would touch him. That says a lot about a persons real character, don't you think?

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Lori

12:05 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012

False again. Ignorance is bliss, right Matt? You must feel amazing.

I hope you realize that anyone who reads this website regularly reads your posts. That probably makes you feel good. Unfortunately, people see how you rant and rant and rant and rant and rant and rant and rant and rant about the same thing...... You are not making a difference nor are you influencing people. If you were better spoken and chose your words more carefully, people may not see you as part of the Shelby Mafia. You act like one of the cronies. You know what they say.... "walks like a duck, talks like a duck......"

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Matt Guarnieri

3:44 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Actually, everything in the above post is factual.... Leman took a leave of absence for over 7 months, applied for at least 13 positions all over and was denied.
Shelby Township was sued for millions and in the lawsuit, lack of supervision and lack of training were mentioned as main causes for the action and settlement.
Robert Leman is suing the taxpayers of Shelby Township for over 300,000.00 (dollars) while running for office.
Lori, time to take off the rose colored glasses and see Robert Leman for what he is by his actions and not what you wish he was.

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Matt Guarnieri

3:50 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Sorry.... Mr. Leman applied and did not take any positions.... I believe he had offers but none for the money he was looking for.
I know people have looked up his paperwork on Scribd for the reasons his contract was not renewed and think this might have hurt some..... guess a lawsuit can't keep everything about your work record from leaking out.

Jeffery Berz

10:51 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012

I’ve been hearing nothing but positive feedback for Bob Leman and most of the new candidates from the people I have talked to recently.
Say what you will but it definitely appears that things are moving in the right direction for those of us who support Bob Leman.
I’m also proud of Bob for running a clean campaign. He will make a good supervisor.

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Bill Peters

2:01 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Your talking to the wrong people or the people hanging out at Nightingales Station

Jeffery Berz

2:21 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Thank you for your comment!
I’m truly glad that you can form your own opinions. I’m very proud of you Billy!

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Jeffery Berz

2:31 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

By the way Billy are you stalking the Nightingales Station? It kind of sounds like you are. I’m VERY suspicious of you now Billy.
I’ll have to watch for you while I’m “hanging out” there at the station with the “wrong people”.
Remember Billy, there are laws against stalking and stalkers!!

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Bill Peters

2:32 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Thanks Jeffy. You can not get my goat. Way above people like you.

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Jeffery Berz

3:00 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Billy, I don’t want your goat. I already have a dog and a cat!
You can keep the goat Billy!

PS- don’t fall off of the ladder.

Bill Peters

2:33 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

So did you find me on the map yet Jeffy?

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Jeffery Berz

2:38 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Yes Billy I did.
The address is 8450 West 10 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI

Say hello to Mister Goat!

leever

6:50 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Doesn't anyone from the Patch read these comments. This is turning out to be nothing but a political posting for goofball Matt who is total in support of Tricky Ricki and the band of Shelby Bandits. Comments should not to totally political and limited in there numbers. If I want ill wait for Matt's book if he can find anyone stupid enough to publish it. WAY OUT THERE HE IS

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Matt Guarnieri

10:05 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Leever? Could you use your real name .... Mr. Berz wants to know where you live and where you eat ice cream.
I do not even know Mr. Stathakis... ask him.
To me, I vote for the lesser of two evils or don't vote at all. My purpose to to save my property tax mils from increasing.
Sorry my agenda to save my property taxes from increasing conflicts with whatever it is you want.

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Jeffery Berz

10:33 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

Hey Lee,
Do you want to get an ice cream sometime. Matt keeps mentioning ice cream and I’m getting hungry.
We could sit and eat Ice cream and laugh about Matt and his pal Billy(goat).

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Jeffery Berz

10:34 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012

It would be the “least read” book of 2012.

Thomas Delise

6:49 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Matt you say you don't know $tathakis,well how come he knows you?He was the one at the Board meeting that gave you the nod to hold up the sign you had & then $tathaki$ claims he didn't see any sign.

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ShelbyCitizen.com

9:46 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

I was pretty stealthy Mr. Delise. I don't think Mr. Stathakis even saw the sign. My objective was to stand up and speak with the sign in front of my face but the response even freaked me out and the lack of security outside the board room was frightening.
I'm a pretty nervous guy at the meetings, public speaking is a true phobia of mine.
If I had it to do all over again I would have sat in the front row on camera the whole time while people spoke at the podium and had signs for all of them.
I would feel safer now with the audience camera and the re-educated security... maybe I will return some day.

Matt Guarnieri

9:49 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Sorry, use my "alias". I better re=post as me so Mr. Delise doesn't freak out....lol.

I was pretty stealthy Mr. Delise. I don't think Mr. Stathakis even saw the sign. My objective was to stand up and speak with the sign in front of my face but the response even freaked me out and the lack of security outside the board room was frightening.
I'm a pretty nervous guy at the meetings, public speaking is a true phobia of mine.
If I had it to do all over again I would have sat in the front row on camera the whole time while people spoke at the podium and had signs for all of them.
I would feel safer now with the audience camera and the re-educated security... maybe I will return some day.

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Jeffery Berz

3:28 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Sit next to Turner. Your birds of a feather!

Ann jones

1:48 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Who does Matt think he is fooling you were right there in the front row behind the podium! So much for the laws of decorum - HOGWASH! People are not allowed to clap or groan and get thrown out for such behavior but holding a sign slandering people is allowed. And he sAys he is not in Rick's pocket. Please we r not stupid. Also, Being our supervisor should be a full time job, you can't do that and have an insurance business. Oh and where is that business located in Warren! So much for supporting Shelby!!!

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Matt Guarnieri

3:13 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Who am I? I’m the only one cojones enough to stand up for the taxpayers in this township against crooks and cheats. I believe when you put money in your pocket at the expense of taxpayers it is corruption when you are elected to represent those taxpayers. Lisa Manzella is in a unique position to harm taxpayers she is sworn to represent while filling her pockets.
Stating my beliefs is not slander. I sincerely believe what I say to be truthful and honest, Lisa Manzella has not denied the transaction took place and it was uncovered in an independent police investigation I had nothing to do with.
I’m in no one’s pocket, I represent likeminded taxpayers. Mr. Stathakis has done nothing to harm my interest or that of all law abiding, honest taxpayers. In fact, he kept a cap on spending.
Leman is suing me while asking for my vote to control my tax dollars….. This is asinine. Nightingale’s, the same thing. Manzella is, in my opinion corrupt because her actions in her occupation fit the definition of corruption.
I hate public speaking and Lisa Manzella said I didn’t have the guts to show up at a meeting, so I did….. I did not bend of break any decorum rules, did you see me speak out of turn? Yell?.... NO, unlike some unscrupulous Nightingale’s I follow the rules.

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Jeffery Berz

3:19 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Stathakis doesn’t care about Shelby.

Jeffery Berz

3:26 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

You do however set the bar for stupidity.
By sitting there with your signs you made a mockery of that whole meeting no matter which side you support. That was one of the craziest displays I have ever seen. The manner in which you held the signs and smiled and drooled only made you look worse than people envisioned you already. Now everyone knows who and what you are. Kind of like Trustee Flynn putting his picture on his campaign posters. Now everyone knows who he is and they won’t vote for him. He really did himself in with those picture signs!
If you think that you did a good job representing Stathakis and trying to make Lisa Manzella look bad you’re wrong. People had the chance to se you for what you are.
If anything you did Bob, Lisa and Nick a huge favor! Good Job.

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Matt Guarnieri

3:58 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Should have seen how uncomfortable Mr. Stathakis and Mr. Huth looked.... Lisa Manzella was laughing because she knows I actually work for her. Mrs. Manzella invited me to the meeting. Now what?

I would be willing to look as stupid as I have to to save Shelby from these sue crazy fools.... what are you willing to do? Besides whine behind an anonymous profile and cry about me. I uped the game. I showed you me.... I'm the only honest one on here.

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Jeffery Berz

4:34 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

I’m glad you have a "magic mirror on the wall” that tells you that you didn’t "look stupid".

Dana Horton

11:46 am on Sunday, July 22, 2012

I agree with Lori. The corruption is happening right now with this current board. Do they think they’re invincible?

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John Lang

12:12 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012

I haven't figured the invincibility thing out yet. The blatant disregard exhibited by the current board can only be due to one of two things; either they know something that the rest of us don't, and somehow have the election in their back pocket, or know they are on the way out and don't really care what they do. The scorched earth thing. Gotta be either one or the other.

Pamela Adcox

2:49 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012

Matt I did see you at the meeting. I was very proud to see you out of the house. The first step off mom's couch is always the hardest. Glad to see you there....although you were winded after walking up to the podium you and said nothing of real importance it is the fact you took up your civic duty and represented. Good work!

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Matt Guarnieri

7:54 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

There is no invicibility. Mr. Stathakis has decided that protecting taxpayers from harm is his job, right to the end, not catering to special interest to gain votes.
Will someone please point to the corruption, where are the police reports, the harm to the majority of taxpayers?
If you want to claim the extra 10,000.00 (dollars) tax savings per taxpaying houshold over the last 4 years as corruption, I don't see how you could?
Saving me and each of the homeowners on my street 10,000.00 (dollars) over the past year in taxes has earner the current board my loyalty.
Again, please explain the corruption of the current board. The only real corruption I see is Mrs. Manzella putting money in her pocket and election campaign chest while bringing finanacial harm to Shelby Township. It's documented at "Lisa-Manzelle-Is-Corrupt,com" and I fully check each independently investigated fact of the corruption and dare anyone to point out a mistake.

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John Lang

6:41 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

If the current Board somehow saved you and the homeowners on your street $10K each on your property tax, you must live on Martha's Vineyard or in Miami Beach. Not Shelby Township.

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Dana Horton

11:14 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

I have met Mrs. Manzella twice. I think she is a wonderful person with a big heart who truly cares about the people and our township. If she had done all of the things that you accuse her of she would have been in jail. This is my opinion. Please don’t feel obligated to tell me what she has done wrong in your tainted words. You cannot and will not change my vote. I will be voting for Mrs. Manzella for Treasurer on August 7th.

Matt Guarnieri

8:07 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

Mrs. Adcox, I appreciate your support. Than you, but this particular post is about Robert Leman, the candidate and board of trustees. If I get the opportunity to write a post about myself and experience at board meetings again, I hope you will take the time then to input your praise of my courage and fortitude to speak up for the common taxpayers against the self serving special interest candidates that wish to cost all honest taxpayers dollars by suing us for their personal ignorance.

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Pamela Adcox

11:41 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Oops sorry Matt. You get slammed for your views so often I felt it necessary to give you a little praise. Best do it here because I highly doubt they will write an article about you. But your right....stick on topic. I support Bob Leman. I think the current board is shady at best.

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Matt Guarnieri

12:21 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

But HOW are they shady? Leman was asked to cut expenses by 5%, he refused, the board gave him a second chance (one year extension) and Leman took a 7 month leave of absence to look for another job outside of Shelby Township, only when no one else would hire him (he had no place left to go) did he have a change of heart. Nightingales towing opperated illegally under Leman for years. Nightingales was removed, now Nightingales pays for and collects signatures for Leman to run for office..... how much shadier can you get.
Please enlighten the taxpayer Ms. Adcox. (funny name by the way).

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Dana Horton

4:16 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Once again this is your opinion and your opinion only. You seem to have a one track mind.

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Matt Guarnieri

5:59 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Don't believe me Dana? Please email Mr. Leman and ask:
Did he take an unscheduled leave of absence after the one year extension of his employment?
Did Mr. Leman submit any cost saving ideas after being asked by the entire township board to do so, not just the supervisor?
While on his leave of absence did Mr. Leman apply for more than one job position outside of Shelby Township, MI.?
After not receiving an acceptable job offer did Mr. Leman then decide to stay in Shelby and sue the taxpayers?
I could sit here all day and point out the facts to you, none based on my opinions, my opinions are based on the facts.
What are your opinions based on Dana? Pie in the sky hope?
I need facts, here are some links for you to read for yourself.
I can promise you I did not make these documents up, I used FOIA to get every one.
The petitions signatures collected mostly by John Nigtingale.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/88035663/RobertLeman-Petitions
The Weipert report on the illegality of the towing operation under Mr. Leman:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/77063401/Russell-Weipert-Towing-Report-for-Shelby-Twp-Police
Robert leman's reason's for none renewal of contract from before he decided to sue the taxpayers he wants to represent:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/74338046/Rick-No-Chief
A lawsuit against Robert Leman for sexual discrimination by one of the current candidates for trustee"
http://www.scribd.com/doc/68813293/Leman-Complaint-and-Settlement-8-Pages

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Matt Guarnieri

6:03 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Here is the article about the Michigan State Police saying Robert Leman DID NOT over see how the Nightingale's handled Township property.
http://www.candgnews.com/news/msp-report-towing-cites-%E2%80%98lack-oversight%E2%80%99-shelby-pd.
My real opinion is that Robert Leman was in cahoots with John Nightingale to swindle taxpayers for years and this was very profitable for both of them. When they finally got caught both parties are throwing out made up misinformation to try and regain control of their profitable illegal operation.

The evidence I present certainly and strongly supports my honest opinion more than yours.

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Dana Horton

11:08 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

What Mr. Leman does in his personal life is his business not mine or yours. I think that you are jealous.

Matt Guarnieri

6:05 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Robert Leman was a crooked and corrupt police chief, and not an honest or honorable person... period.

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Dana Horton

11:05 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

It doesn’t really matter what you say. You have had so many negative things to say about so many people that nobody will believe a word you say anymore. You have done this to yourself. Every time you endorse someone you actually make them look bad by association with you. You are a cancer.

Matt Guarnieri

6:12 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

You know what? I can't even find an email or contact information on either the Leman campaign site or his Facebook page, how is that for transparency? The candidate for Supervisor won't let you contact him by phone of email.... or at all. This is what you support Dana this is your transparency.
http://www.facebook.com/BobLemanforSupervisor
http://www.bobleman.com/
My personal favorite: "BobleMan.org"

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John Lang

6:43 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

I can give you some of that information, sir. You can reach Mr. Leman at Bob@bobleman.com. It's readily available and not that hard to figure out, really.

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Dana Horton

11:02 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

I can e-mail or talk to Mr. Leman anytime I want. he gave us his cell phone number when he was out walking our neighborhood. How hard is it to look up BobLemanforSupervisor? How’s that for transparency? Just another idiotic attempt to make someone look bad. You must not know how to use your computer because you claim to investigate this and that but it always has the same results. Is there anyone that you do like? This is just a rhetorical question so I really don’t want you to answer. You have too many answers and I for one don’t care what you have to say. You are a disturbed person.

Dan Bartold

10:39 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012

Wait a minute, I just noticed Mr. Leman has endorsed 5 candidates for Trustee. However, there are only 4 Trustee positions. Is he planning on making some changes...

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