Tag Archives: Abe Munfakh

The ‘rainmaker’ and the Senate

Posted on July 18, 2010 by hro50ta1

Here, followed by my introduction, is the 1992 Detroit Free Press article that set off the “Sewergate” scandal in Canton, Northville and Plymouth townships. I reprinted it on May 29, 2010, and now that one of the key actors is … Continue reading →

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Turning rain into smoke

Posted on July 12, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Mostly, I let people post comments on JOTR without adding my two cents. Now and then, though, a comment will contain some quality that seems to cry out for my reaction. It may be very interesting, very … Continue reading →

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The ‘rainmaker’ and the sewer

Posted on May 29, 2010 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Abe Munfakh calls himself a “rainmaker.” He’s running for state senate. “Rainmaker.” What he means is that he got contracts for the Ann Arbor engineering firm he headed. In the following April 22, 1992 Detroit Free Press article, … Continue reading →

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