To the Residents of Redford Township,
In a Day where we find ourselves living with a Global Pandemic and National Unrest, we who are a part of ONE REDFORD stand together for our best Health Practices to overcome this Pandemic and we stand against all social ills that threatens the unity and betterment of this Redford community. We understand that we must stand together, or we will fall apart.
ONE REDFORD is a coalition of Leaders in the Redford community who seek and strive for the best for Redford. It is our mission to “Empower Redford to become a unified, problem-solving community in times of peace and crisis.” In peaceful days we have worked behind the scenes forging relationships that crossed cultural, gender, business, academic and faith lines. We have stood in the gap to aid residents and businesses in need. We were formed in anticipation that the social unrest in other parts of the country could one day land on our doorstep and we wanted relationships that were respected and reputable who could speak truth to power and help build bridges where there are gaps in a crisis.
It’s our attempt to make the world better by making Redford better, always seeking what is best for the residents, businesses, students, and worshippers who live, work, learn and worship here. In this day we must stand together in unity against racism, hatred, prejudice and all forms of social injustice.
We declare emphatically that what happened to George Floyd was not only an injustice, but the latest and most despicable display of abuse of power. We agree with the Protests, but we don’t agree with the violence and vandalism. But let’s be clear, we still stand with our Police Department who uphold the Law and are sworn to serve this community. We stand with them who protect and serve us with their very lives, without taking advantage of or abusing the powers that are trusted in their hands. Most of these fine men and women live in this community. We believe in them and they believe in us.
It is through the collective work and determination of everyone that we find Hope. Hope that we can help create a place where future generations are freed from the presence of social injustices. Hope for an atmosphere created where businesses want to establish themselves. Hope where families want to live and raise their children. Hope where new traditions can be established, and new histories can be written for the world to see and learn from a Township of people who live as ONE REDFORD. A Township where relationships are respected and reputable, full of compassion for those who are in need and full of passion to do what is best for their community.
We are here for you and want to hear from you regarding concerns and how we can help you.
In UNITY we STAND … DIVIDED we FAIL
With respect,
The members of ONE REDFORD