Mayor Barrett and Jim Gaillard speaking on Ezekiel's efforts 

"There are good people, committed organizations and, yes, some very positive indicators. For example, the Ezekiel Hope program recently completed a renovation on the northwest side, of a foreclosed property purchased from the City. When Don Utech, chairman of Ezekiel and Jim Gaillard, vice-president of finance, finished their renovation in January, they were underbudget, had contracted with five minority businesses and provided lead abatement training for 14 contractors. We look forward to this project growing and I will be excited to welcome homeowners to their new home.”
 
 Mayor Tom Barrett, State of the City address, 2014