Annual Election: May 10, 2022

Adrian L. Green - Candidate for Treasurer

Location?

East Outer Drive

Why are you running for this office?

I am running for re-election as Treasurer in order to serve my community and to protect the financial best interests of the MorningSide Community Organization.

How do you describe MorningSide and what role do you play in it?

MorningSide is a diverse and beautiful community of dedicated Detroiters who want to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood and improve the quality of life for all who live here. My role is that of a servant, called upon when needed to do whatever is necessary, appropriate, and beneficial to that end.

What are two skills/attributes that will make you an asset to our board?

Leadership Experience/Professionalism

Are you able to attend the 12 Community and 12 Board meetings?

Yes

Location?

Balfour Road

Why are you running for this office?

I believe we should bring back the Arise Walk.  It was an excellent community outreach activity.  I also support reviving the neighborhood beautification awards. Polling members of the community, to see if they support a return to the Saturday afternoon meeting schedule, would also be a good idea.

I also believe MorningSide can become much more functional by being better organized and making better use of the data it has compiled over time.  This includes updating contact information based on the most recent sign-in sheets at meetings.  I would like to help make that happen.

How do you describe MorningSide and what role do you play in it?

MorningSide has been my home. I was born and raised in Detroit and have been a resident of the MorningSide community in the same house on Balfour Rd. for 16 years.   

As a child, I lived just across the street from what is now MorningSide on East Outer Drive, and I attended church and Boy Scout meetings at what was Christ United Methodist Church. I went to movies at the Alger. I have fond memories of building model boats and cars at the Cannon Recreation.

What are two skills/attributes that will make you an asset to our board?

I am out-going and willing to speak to all of my neighbors:

 I have knocked on every door in Morningside at least a few times.   Once was when I successfully petitioned to create District 4’s Community Advisory Council (Which I chaired in 2021). 

I was a street ambassador on the MorningSide Board since I was first elected to it in 2013 up to the end of my service in 2019. I am currently a Balfour Block Captain. I‘m a member of the 5th Precinct Community relations council and was Vice President of the MEC neighborhood Patrol for a few years.  

I volunteer frequently:

I am volunteer with local food banks.  This includes assisting the Morningside Foodbank on Balfour and East Warren until it closed, and my current volunteer work with the Bethany Food Pantry.

I was DJ for the annual Holiday party and chaired the Bylaws Committee. Also I participated in the Motor City Makeover, Angels Night Patrols and the Arise Walk.

Are you able to attend the 12 Community and 12 Board meetings?

Most, as is. Whether I am able to attend all 12 will depend on when they are scheduled.

Location?

Audubon Road

Why are you running for this office?

I am running for a Director at-large position because, simply put, I love this neighborhood and I want to help make it a more active and attractive place to live. As a board member for the last two years, I have committed myself to building the organization’s online infrastructure. This includes the website, email blast system, Zoom account, and text messaging service. In the last year, I have also tried to put on events for the community to come together in-person in a safe, COVID-appropriate way. Here, I am most proud of our neighborhood bike rides and cleanups which foster a sense of curiosity, community, and pride. If my fellow Morningsiders see it fit to elect me to another term, I would be honored to continue serving the community.

How do you describe MorningSide and what role do you play in it?

MorningSide is a community that has been through a lot, especially in the last 10-15 years. But it is healing, evident in the rising home values and home renovations. MorningSide has beautiful 1920’s housing stock and exceptional neighbors that are warm and inviting. As a relatively new member of the community, it is my role to listen. I want to support the people that have been here for decades, to help highlight or amplify the concerns of our long-term neighbors. My secondary role is to showcase the neighborhood — to market our community — so new families move in.

What are two skills/attributes that will make you an asset to our board?

I think my positivity and energy make me an asset to the board. In terms of skills, I am tech-savvy and have a good understanding of online communication tools. This year, I want to utilize my video production skills to tell hyper-local stories that get the attention of the larger Detroit community.

Are you able to attend the 12 Community and 12 Board meetings?

Yes

Location?

Barham St

Why are you running for this office?

I love to serve in the community whether I am elected to office or not.

How do you describe MorningSide and what role do you play in it?

Giving back to the community through my "heart of works" from the businesses that I founded/co-founded which are headquartered here in Morningside: Motor City Grounds Crew, East Warren Tool Library, Featherstone Garden, Detroit Grounds Crew.

What are two skills/attributes that will make you an asset to our board?

12 years experience of operating a non-profit organization of programs and volunteers. Hands on experience in participating in clean up and beautification projects.

Are you able to attend the 12 Community and 12 Board meetings?

Yes

Location?

Balfour Rd

Why are you running for this office?

Get and share information and to support my immediate community of neighbors.

How do you describe MorningSide and what role do you play in it?

Morningside is a transitioning community that is recovering from blight. We are rebuilding pride and the value of home ownership in East Detroit

What are two skills/attributes that will make you an asset to our board?

1) Leadership and 2) Volunteerism

Are you able to attend the 12 Community and 12 Board meetings?

Yes