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 Local 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 Lions Club. All of those organizations I am a member of," Reeves told Local 4.
However, Reeves was apparently referring to the service organization.
A Detroit Lions spokesman told Local 4 it was most likely an innocent mistake and that it would be fixed. However, the spokesman did not say how it would be corrected.
The Detroit Zoological Society told Local 4 that an improper use of its logo was used.
The Detroit Historical Society told Local 4 that Reeves is not even a member.
Reeves said she has not asked any of the organizations listed, including Motown, the AFL-CIO and the Rogell Golf Course for endorsements.
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."
Martha and the Vandellas are most well known for the Motown hits "Nowhere to Run" and "Dancing in the Street."
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