The count is in..
The summer ball program formerly run by the American Legion is already showing the results of the county take-over, and NOT in a positive way. Participation down from over 700 kids participating to just 580. The price went up, and as it turns out, the kids that couldn’t afford to play have dropped the totals to that number.
Sadly the decision by Bruce Hooper to remove the program from the control of the veterans in the legion has resulted in less interest, and more kids with nothing to do. And even worse still, it is resulting in more cost to the county, as the American Legion USED TO PAY rent for the field, and sponsorship is down as the businesses have decided working with the county is not as rewarding as with the legion.
Loyalty means something.
The Traverse City Record Eagle did an online survey and 75-80% supported the veterans running the summer baseball program over the county.. Surprised?
Jason Gillman is an advocate of responsible government at all levels. A long time resident (28 years) of Traverse City, and the region, Jason has raised two children with his wife Candy, and currently operates a Security Camera sales interest, that employs Five other county residents.
" I am a seeker of solutions, and feel the best answers are found when all the facts are known."
Jason is currently elected as a county commissioner with a term effective January 03, 2010 
