Arthur Edge, Trustee

Arthur L. Edge, II is a life-long resident of the City of Detroit with a strong passion and commitment for his family, friends, the City of Detroit, and its residents. Mr. Edge, now retired, worked for the Buildings and Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department at the City of Detroit for 27 years and was a well-respected employee and a community leader that touched the lives of many as a positive role model. Arthur has received the Board of Police Commissioners Resolution twice, State of Michigan Certificate of Appreciation, Detroit City Council Testimonial Resolution and been recognized by Detroit Police Department, as well as Wayne County Commission for his many years of service and community involvement.

Arthur's ultimate wish is to have a city where young children are no longer walking past, or playing around, open, and dangerous homes. His other passions include cars and formula one racing, standing up in the community against violence and injustice against women, children and seniors, by becoming an active member of the Detroit 300 Community Action Team; president of his own neighborhood organization Far West Detroit Civic Association; vice president of Friends of Rouge Park; member of The Sixth Precinct Community Relations Organization, member of the Neighborhood Partnership Alliance, member of the Revive Detroit CDC and president of the Civic Optimist Club of Detroit.  In his spare time, he works with community leaders of Project We Hope Dream and Believe on restoring the Malcolm X House located in Inkster, Michigan.