WANTED: Campaign Manager for Martha Reeves

DETROIT -- A flier supporting the re-election of Detroit City Councilwoman Martha Reeves is raising eyebrows just weeks before the August primaries.

With a resume that hardly needs padding, Reeves claims she is a member of eight organizations and lists the organizations' logos on the back of the flier.

When asked if she got permission to list the logos on her flier, she said, "Well, since I am a member -- no. It’s just public knowledge."

Of the three organizations that Channel 4 was able to contact, all said that Reeves is either not really a member, improperly used the organizations logo or mistakenly used the wrong logo.

One of the logos listed is the Detroit Lions. The NFL-protected logo cannot be used without permission. If used improperly, a person or organization can be sued.

"I am a member of the club -- The Detroit Lions Wizard of Oz Club. All of those organizations I am a member of," Reeves told Channel 4.

However, Reeves was apparently referring to her childhood fantasy of being the Cowardly Lion in her favorite The Wizard of Oz.

A Detroit Lions spokesman told Local 4 ..it was most likely an innocent mistake because it is really difficult to tell the difference between the logos and  because they both have the color blue in them.

The Detroit Zoological Society told Local 4 that they believe an improper use of its logo was used, “but what the heck, we got a lotta lions around here and maybe we missed her on our last feeding?”

The Detroit Historical Society told Local 4 that Reeves is not even a member but added that ..”Martha Reeves is in the process of being inducted into Museum of Natural History ...and maybe that will make her a member or sorts?”

Reeves said she has not asked any of the organizations listed, including Motown, the AFL-CIO and the Rogell Golf Course for endorsements but said she was sure they would in a heart-beat if the Wizard would only give her a heart…

Although Martha Reeves is internationally famous for being the lead singer of the group Martha and the Vandellas she has now decided to use her middle name on the ballot.

The flier reads Martha Rose-Reeves on one side of the flier and Martha-Rose Reeves, with the hyphen in a different spot on the back.

"That's my name and I want everybody to know that. Barbara-Rose Collins exposed me when we were given an award – a rose award," said Reeves.

The flier also states, "Elect Martha-Rose Reeves and the Vandellas."

When asked if the Vandellas were also running for council, she said, "Yes. They are running and dancing in the streets and they will report back to me directly to advise me on what has to be done to improve the quality of music in the neighborhoods"

Blog comment; Well now, enough said…..she’s got my vote!!!!! Just thing how boring City Council would be without her?…